JSH Partner Georgia Staton was recognized as the 2025 Member of the Year by the State Bar of Arizona on Wednesday, June 25th, at the Annual Convention Awards Luncheon. The convention and celebration were held at the Sheraton Grand Wild Horse Pass. Members of our Management Committee, Municipal and Employment Trial Group, and Georgia’s book club were on hand to share in the festivities.
With more than 50 years of experience representing governmental entities, including state, counties, and cities, as well as school districts and privately-held corporations, Georgia is committed to defending clients on issues involving governmental liability, employment law, personal injury, and civil rights.
Georgia has tried more than 75 cases to verdict in state and federal court in matters involving wrongful death and claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII discrimination, and sexual harassment claims and retaliation, as well as false arrest and excessive force allegations against law enforcement including pursuit cases and SWAT actions.
Georgia is a Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, an Advocate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and a Fellow and Past-Chair of the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL).
Away from the office, Georgia enjoys traveling the world, reading novels, and learning Russian.