Disability Law

Elect Beau McClain for Douglas County Superior Court Judge

By Jack E. Clay

I am endorsing Beau McClain for Douglas County Superior Court Judge. Beau is a friend and colleague. This is a sound decision in support of a good man. Beau is currently the Chief Assistant District Attorney for Douglas County. He is a career prosecutor. After graduating from Emory Law School in the early 1980's, he immediately began working as a prosecutor fighting crime in Georgia. Forgive me for editorializing, but I feel compelled to call it like I see it. We live in an era of politicized judicial appointments. I am certain that Beau McClain passed-up lucrative opportunities in ivory towers over the many years he has served the public in the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. He devoted his career to fighting crime and developing outstanding courtroom skills. He is smart, capable, and his integrity is beyond reproach.

I will tell you that I have had cases against Beau McClain in past years. In fact, we first met opposing each other in a case. Now, I stand proudly in support of Beau. In an era when the public views the media as its decision making compass, we hear a lot noise, spin, and conjecture. Beau's central campaign themes are commitment to justice, community, and family. The following observations are my personal observations, not things I have heard from others or read about somewhere. I can comfortably say Beau McClain lives his life in accordance with these things. He believes in justice. Make no mistake about it - - his history as a prosecutor for nearly 30 years speaks volumes to his commitment to the legal system and keeping all of us safe. Beau is also devoted to the community. Having started an organization called Faith in Action and spending much of his free time helping the poor, he has real world experience as a community activist. He is a devoted family man, having been married for over 27 years to his wife Heather. They have three boys.

Allow me to make a final observation. My mother told me to surround yourself with good people. Beau McClain is a positive influence on me and, I am certain, many others. In November, please consider voting for Beau McClain for Douglas County Superior Court.

Full post as published by Georgia Law Blog on January 29, 2008 (boomark / email).