Governor Brian Kemp announced that he will appoint The Honorable Benjamin A. Land to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Georgia. Land will be filling the spot left by the retirement of The Honorable Michael Boggs earlier this year.
Former Chief Justice Michael Boggs served for 25 years in elective office, including more than two decades of service as a judge at various state court levels.
Chief Justice Boggs wrote a letter to Gov. Kemp about his retirement and lengthy career. “Throughout my service, I have endeavored to be a good steward of the public’s trust,” Boggs wrote. “During my 21 years as a judge, I have found it especially rewarding to contribute to efforts that improve our state’s judicial system for the citizens who rely on it to deliver justice for all.”
Gov. Kemp discussed how he arrived at this decision after careful consideration of numerous candidates.
"Judge Land has earned the respect of his peers and hardworking Georgians through his commitment to fairness and impartiality, his strong work ethic, and his integrity,” Gov. Kemp continued. “His extensive experience as a former litigator and judge will make him a valuable addition to the Supreme Court as he continues his service to the people of our state.”
Benjamin Land has an extensive record serving on both the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Superior Court of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. Interestingly enough, Land was appointed to the Superior Court by then-Governor Nathan Deal on February 7, 2018.
Before he served as a judge, Land was a private practice attorney in Columbus for nearly 26 years. He focused on complex civil litigation, representing plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of cases.
Land has obtained several record-setting verdicts and played a key role in defending numerous nationwide class action lawsuits.
