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Scott Tolbert
62 Washington Street Jefferson, 30549 Georgia, United States of America
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706-367-5290
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scotttolbert.com
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Tolbert
Scott
Tolbert Athens, Georgia
Has anyone heard of the Scott R. Tolbert law firm?
While I have limited experience with the Scott R. Tolbert law firm I can tell you this with certainty: They are liars and I find it hard to believe that the Scott Tolbert law firm engages in the behavior they have engaged in as of recent.
But Scott Tolbert and his firm have engaged in this behavior. He is a liar and scary person and attorney. He should be in JAIL. And he wants to be a judge??? BE CAUTIOUS PEOPLE!
Their website is scotttolbert dot com. You figure it out. Their website reads that they specialize in the following:
1.
DUI
Over
the past several years, Scott Tolbert has handled hundreds and hundreds of DUI cases all over Northeast Georgia.
In Georgia, even a first-time DUI has serious consequences, so choosing a lawyer to defend you is an important decision. We certainly don’t have to tell you the difference it makes – to your insurance rates, present and future employment, fines, and many other economic costs of a DUI conviction. If you’re buying a house, any competent Georgia attorney can help you close the transaction. But choosing the right attorney to defend you when your rights and freedom are at stake is a serious matter.
We suggest that you talk to several lawyers before you make this critical decision. But please make sure that Scott Tolbert is on your list. Please give us a call or email today. Initial consultation is free. This gives you a chance not only to meet our staff, but also to discuss your case and get all your questions answered by an attorney who has spent years defending cases like yours.
Even if you decide to hire another lawyer or just enter a simple guilty plea, we strongly suggest that you at least contact
us to discuss all of your options.
2.
Bankruptcy
If you are drowning in a sea of debt, bankruptcy may be able to give you a fresh start. We understand that, whether it be a result of a continuing garnishment, medical bills, or stifling credit card debt, good, hardworking people are often unable to keep their heads above the water. Bankruptcy may give you the second chance that you deserve and desperately need.
Although bankruptcy is often necessary, it is not a decision that should be lightly made. Scott Tolbert will make sure you understand all of the consequences of your decision to file. Once your decision is made, Scott and
his staff will assist, advise, and guide you through the process. Whether you qualify for a Chapter 7 liquidation or are in need of a Chapter 13 reorganization, we can help. Contact us today for a free consultation or click here for more information
on bankruptcy proceedings.
3.
Real estate law, family law, wills, trusts, estate planning… LOL
On Scott Tolbert’s website it also reads:
Scott Tolbert
Scott Tolbert has been practicing law in Jefferson, Georgia, since 1993. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and the John Marshall School of Law.
Scott specializes in the areas of Bankruptcy, D.U.I. Defense, Criminal Defense and Domestic Relations Law. Scott is also a member of the National College for D.U.I. Defense.
Mr. Tolbert, a lifelong resident of Jackson County, serves (and has served) the community in many capacities, including as a city councilman, mayor, state representative and judge.
While the attorneys have different backgrounds, they all cite a desire to serve the public as their main motivation for seeking the part-time judgeship.
Jefferson attorneys Donna Golden Sikes, Scott Tolbert and Nick Primm and Commerce attorney Jeff Perry all have submitted applications to the nominating committee. The committee will recommend a candidate for Gov. Sonny Perdue to
appoint to the post before the end of the year.
Tolbert has practiced law since the 1990s and works with bankruptcy, DUI, criminal defense and family law cases.
He did not return telephone calls seeking comment for this story.
By Merritt
Melancon - merritt.melancon@
onlineathens.com
Published Monday, November 29, 2010
The Scott Tolbert Lawfirm?
Oh, bye the way.. Scott Tolbert and the Scott R. Tolbert law firm specializes in traffic offenses and the defense of same. …And Scott Tolbert wants to be a Judge?
Good Lord!
Tolbert
Scott
Tolbert Athens, Georgia
Has anyone heard of the Scott R. Tolbert law firm?
While I have limited experience with the Scott R. Tolbert law firm I can tell you this with certainty: They are liars and I find it hard to believe that the Scott Tolbert law firm engages in the behavior they have engaged in as of recent.
But Scott Tolbert and his firm have engaged in this behavior. He is a liar and scary person and attorney. He should be in JAIL. And he wants to be a judge??? BE CAUTIOUS PEOPLE!
Their website is scotttolbert dot com. You figure it out. Their website reads that they specialize in the following:
1.
DUI
Over
the past several years, Scott Tolbert has handled hundreds and hundreds of DUI cases all over Northeast Georgia.
In Georgia, even a first-time DUI has serious consequences, so choosing a lawyer to defend you is an important decision. We certainly don’t have to tell you the difference it makes – to your insurance rates, present and future employment, fines, and many other economic costs of a DUI conviction. If you’re buying a house, any competent Georgia attorney can help you close the transaction. But choosing the right attorney to defend you when your rights and freedom are at stake is a serious matter.
We suggest that you talk to several lawyers before you make this critical decision. But please make sure that Scott Tolbert is on your list. Please give us a call or email today. Initial consultation is free. This gives you a chance not only to meet our staff, but also to discuss your case and get all your questions answered by an attorney who has spent years defending cases like yours.
Even if you decide to hire another lawyer or just enter a simple guilty plea, we strongly suggest that you at least contact
us to discuss all of your options.
2.
Bankruptcy
If you are drowning in a sea of debt, bankruptcy may be able to give you a fresh start. We understand that, whether it be a result of a continuing garnishment, medical bills, or stifling credit card debt, good, hardworking people are often unable to keep their heads above the water. Bankruptcy may give you the second chance that you deserve and desperately need.
Although bankruptcy is often necessary, it is not a decision that should be lightly made. Scott Tolbert will make sure you understand all of the consequences of your decision to file. Once your decision is made, Scott and
his staff will assist, advise, and guide you through the process. Whether you qualify for a Chapter 7 liquidation or are in need of a Chapter 13 reorganization, we can help. Contact us today for a free consultation or click here for more information
on bankruptcy proceedings.
3.
Real estate law, family law, wills, trusts, estate planning… LOL
On Scott Tolbert’s website it also reads:
Scott Tolbert
Scott Tolbert has been practicing law in Jefferson, Georgia, since 1993. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and the John Marshall School of Law.
Scott specializes in the areas of Bankruptcy, D.U.I. Defense, Criminal Defense and Domestic Relations Law. Scott is also a member of the National College for D.U.I. Defense.
Mr. Tolbert, a lifelong resident of Jackson County, serves (and has served) the community in many capacities, including as a city councilman, mayor, state representative and judge.
While the attorneys have different backgrounds, they all cite a desire to serve the public as their main motivation for seeking the part-time judgeship.
Jefferson attorneys Donna Golden Sikes, Scott Tolbert and Nick Primm and Commerce attorney Jeff Perry all have submitted applications to the nominating committee. The committee will recommend a candidate for Gov. Sonny Perdue to
appoint to the post before the end of the year.
Tolbert has practiced law since the 1990s and works with bankruptcy, DUI, criminal defense and family law cases.
He did not return telephone calls seeking comment for this story.
By Merritt
Melancon - merritt.melancon@
onlineathens.com
Published Monday, November 29, 2010
The Scott Tolbert Lawfirm?
Oh, bye the way.. Scott Tolbert and the Scott R. Tolbert law firm specializes in traffic offenses and the defense of same. …And Scott Tolbert wants to be a Judge?
Good Lord!
3 Updates & Rebuttals
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Jefferson,Georgia,
USA
Hoax
#2REBUTTAL Individual responds
Wed, March 16, 2011
This is a hoax report.
M
liverppl,Arkansas,
United States of America
Scott Tolbert Corruption
#3Author of original report
Wed, March 09, 2011
EDITORIAL: Probe of Pendergrass needed
Posted by Mike Buffington
in
Opinions
Friday, August 14. 2009
Comments (11)
Where to begin. The allegations of
corruption in Pendergrass are so deep, so wide and so serious that it
boggles the mind to read them:
--Ticket-fixing.
--Police profiling.
--The intentional misuse of SPLOST funds.
--Abuse of credit cards for personal items by a city employee.
--The destruction of city documents to cover up a trail of unethical and possibly illegal actions by city officials.
This mess merits the quick involvement of District Attorney Brad Smith
and a full-scale investigation by the GBI, POST, Georgia Department of
Audits and other agencies charged with probing allegations of public
corruption.
Pendergrass has long had the reputation of being a corrupt little town, a
town that is run like a private kingdom. But until now, there was
little solid evidence to prove it.
Now, there’s a mountain of evidence — tape recordings, copies of city
documents, shredded documents and witnesses who have decided to come
forward and tell what they know.
We have seen much of this evidence and it’s convincing. We have talked to the witnesses and they’re convincing.
The three whistleblowers in this matter attempted to do the right thing.
They went to Pendergrass Mayor Monk Tolbert with this evidence hoping
that he would take action against city administrator Rob Russell, who is
at the center of many of the allegations.
Instead, Tolbert threw them under the bus. He fired two of them to cut
off the flow of information from city hall to the outside world.
Even more damning, the day after both city clerks were fired, thousands
of pages of city documents were shredded in what appears to have been an
effort to destroy physical evidence of city wrong-doing.
Only a full-scale investigation can get to the heart of this matter and
begin to uncover the truth about what has really been going on in
Pendergrass. The town is an embarrassment to all of Jackson County;
these latest allegations hang over all of us, not just those who live in
the town.
DA Smith is the man whose shoulders this issues now rests. But it won’t be easy for him.
Scott Tolbert, Pendergrass’ city court judge and son of the mayor, was
DA Smith’s largest campaign contributor in last year’s election.
Tolbert’s law firm gave Smith $3,450 in campaign contributions during
2008. Now, Tolbert himself stands accused by the whistleblowers of
having fixed tickets in the city.
So this is Smith’s first big test as our new DA — will he protect
political supporters, or will he step up and do the right thing for the
citizens of Jackson County?
If he can’t, or won’t do that, then the upcoming Jackson County Grand
Jury should act on its own and launch an investigation into the
Pendergrass mess.
M
liverppl,Arkansas,
United States of America
Scott Tolbert Law Firm? Joke... Scott Tolbert News Article
#4Author of original report
Wed, March 09, 2011
Whistleblowers allege Pendergrass corruption
Posted by Mike Buffington
in
Misc. News, Top Stories
Wednesday, August 5. 2009
Comments (50)
THREE City of Pendergrass employees
allege that the town is rife with corruption, ticket-fixing and
favoritism, but that Mayor Monk Tolbert ignored evidence they gave him
in June of the wrongdoing and instead, fired two of them under the guise
of “budget cutting.”
On June 28, city clerk Katherine Rintoul, policeman Scott Rogers and
policeman Bill Garner, along with their attorney Nancy Val Preda, said
they met with Mayor Tolbert and gave him documentation and audio
recordings they had been gathering for weeks of what they worried could
be unethical or illegal activities by city administrator/police chief
Rob Russell.
But rather than dealing with Russell, Rintoul and Rogers were fired last
week by the mayor and council, supposedly as part of city budget cuts.
The two say, however, their dismissals were really in retribution for
their having blown the whistle on Russell.
***
MONDAY NIGHT REPORT FROM FOX5 TV: Cut and past into your browser
www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/I_Team_Pendergrass_Spending_081009
***
Among the allegations stemming from documentation and interviews with the three are:
• That Russell knowingly misappropriated city SPLOST funds from their
legal limited use to unauthorized uses, including paying city “contract”
employees, then misleading city auditors about how the money was spent.
• That Russell had extensively misused his city credit card for personal
use, including the buying of clothes, expensive steak dinners, toys,
and personal out-of-town travel. Other city funds were also misused
under Russell’s direction, they said, including paying a vet bill for a
city employee and giving a $3,000 city lawn mower to a city councilman
to “keep him happy.”
• That the police department has serious ethical problems, including
Russell having pressured city police officers to profile those who they
caught, such as to stay away from people who “drive Mercedes” because
they complain too much.
• That Russell and city court judge Scott Tolbert, son of the mayor,
routinely fixed tickets, including violations as serious as DUIs.
• That after meeting with Mayor Tolbert in June and giving him evidence
against Russell, the mayor, without city council approval, quickly
negotiated a secret settlement with a former policewoman who had a
federal lawsuit pending against the city.
• That as further proof the city is trying to hide wrong-doing, the day
after last week’s firings, Russell and others began shredding a massive
number of city documents in an effort to cover-up the town’s corruption.
For the full story on the Pendergrass whistleblowers, see the Aug. 5 issue of The Jackson Herald.
