Letter to the Editor

Georgia legal community mourns loss of Lee Sexton

Henry Herald, McDonough

To the Editor:

On behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, I would like to express condolences to the family, colleagues and many friends of longtime McDonough resident and Stockbridge attorney Lee Sexton after his passing on Aug. 26.

A member of the Georgia Bar since 1981, Mr. Sexton was nationally known as a leading criminal defense attorney. A dedicated professional, he frequently handled pro bono cases for those who could not afford to pay for representation in court, and he mentored many young Georgia lawyers during his career. He also served the profession as president of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and his country as an Air Force veteran.

Lee Sexton’s exemplary career is an inspiration to all members of the legal community. We are appreciative of his many generous contributions to the cause of justice in our state. He will be missed and fondly remembered.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth L. Fite
President, State Bar of Georgia

The Benefits of Membership

The benefits of membership include:

Peer Support Program

Georgia Lawyers Helping Lawyers (LHL) is a confidential peer-to-peer program that will provide...

Lawyer Well-Being

We’ve made lawyer wellness a priority. Visit lawyerslivingwell.org to view articles and resources...

Resource Library

The Law Practice Management Program maintains a library of books, CDs and DVDs on a variety of...

Vendor Directory

In order to help members easily locate vendors providing legal services and goods, the Bar has...

Suicide Awareness

This campaign has a dual purpose, directed toward lawyers and judges who are suffering from...

Hotel Discounts

As a member of the Bar, you are eligible for discounted rates at hotels in close proximity to the...

Job Resources

Job resources are provided as a member service of the State Bar of Georgia. This list is provided as...

SOLACE Program

SOLACE (Support of Lawyers/Legal Personnel) is a State Bar program designed to assist any member of...

Conference Center

Bar Center conference rooms can be reserved at no charge for law-related meetings. The Lawyers...

Parking Deck

Free parking is available during business hours for members visiting and using the Bar Center. A Bar...

Law Practice Management Program

Provides business management assistance; technical and general consultations; software advice and...

#UseYourSix | Pre-Paid Counseling Services

The Lawyer Assistance Program is a confidential service provided by the State Bar to help its...

Member Benefits Insurance

Member Benefits, Inc., is the recommended broker of the State Bar of Georgia for health, dental...

ReliaGuide Directory

Potential clients need a place to find trusted lawyers and Reliaguide can help. The FIND A LAWYER...

vLex Fastcase Legal Research

vLex Fastcase is a comprehensive national law library on your computer/tablet/smartphone, with...