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For the sixth year in a row, Ragland Law Firm, LLP will support MADD Georgia by sponsoring its annual “Walk Like MADD” campaign. This year, Ragland Law Firm, LLP will serve as a “Mission” corporate sponsor by making a contribution in the amount of $2,500. The law firm has sponsored MADD’s annual 5k walk every year since 2006. During the last six years, Ragland Law Firm, LLP has made corporate sponsorship contributions to MADD Georgia totaling $17,500. The 2011 “Walk Like MADD” event will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be held at the State Farm Atlanta Operations Center, 11350 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, Georgia 30098.

Ragland Law Firm, LLP recognizes that drunk driving poses a serious risk to the safety of motorists and pedestrians in Georgia and throughout this country. In 2009, alcohol related crashes caused nearly 11,000 fatalities in the United States. Therefore, the trial attorneys at Ragland Law Firm, LLP are committed to helping Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) achieve its mission to “stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.” Attorney Daniel A. Ragland has served on the State Advisory Counsel to MADD Georgia since 2002. He is the chairman of the Victims Services Committee.
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MADD Georgia recognized Ragland Law Firm, LLP as the “Top Fundraiser” at its “Walk Like MADD” campaign held on September 20, 2008 at Zoo Atlanta. This is the second year in a row that Ragland Law Firm, LLP has received the “Top Fundraiser” award at MADD Georgia’s annual walk campaign. Last year, the event was called “Strides for Change” and was held at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. In 2007, Ragland Law Firm, LLP sponsored the “Strides for Change” event with a corporate donation of $2,500. In addition, Ragland Law Firm, LLP raised another $6,000 in contributions from other trial lawyers. This year, Ragland Law Firm, LLP sponsored the “Walk Like MADD” campaign with a corporate contribution of $5,000. In connection with the 2008 “Walk Like MADD” campaign, the Ragland Law Firm, LLP team exceeded its pre-walk goal and raised nearly $7,000 from other attorneys and law firms throughout Georgia. The firm was also a corporate sponsor of the “Strides for Change” walk in 2006.

On behalf of Ragland Law Firm, LLP, Daniel Ragland (right) accepts the “Top Fundraiser” Award from MADD National President, Laura Dean-Mooney (left)

During the three years (2006-2008) that Ragland Law Firm, LLP has sponsored and participated in the annual fundraising walks held by MADD Georgia, the firm has contributed and raised over $22,000 in funds to support MADD Georgia. The stated mission of MADD is to “stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.” Ragland Law Firm, LLP is dedicated to safety advocacy, and is particularly dedicated to supporting MADD Georgia.

Ragland Law Firm, LLP, a law firm focused on serious injury and wrongful death litigation, announces that it has agreed to be a corporate sponsor for MADD Georgia’s 2008 “Walk Like MADD” 5k walk to be held at the Atlanta Zoo on September 20, 2008. The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is “To stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking.” Ragland Law Firm, LLP agrees that drunk driving is a violent crime which results in the needless death of and serious injuries to thousands of people every year. Accordingly, the law firm strongly supports the mission of MADD and has, for several years, supported the Georgia Chapter of MADD with significant financial contributions. This year, Ragland Law Firm, LLP has agreed to be a corporate sponsor of the 2008 “Walk Like MADD” event by contributing $5,000. Ragland Law Firm, LLP has also formed a “Walk Like MADD” walk team with the goal of raising an additional $5,000 in contributions from other lawyers and law firms. Additional information about the September 20, 2008 “Walk Like MADD” campaign and about the Ragland Law Firm, LLP walk team can be found at www.walklikemadd.com or by calling the firm at (770) 407-7300.

Last year, Ragland Law Firm, LLP also sponsored MADD’s 3rd Annual “Strides for Change” walk held on September 13, 2007 at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park. The law firm had a walk team which raised nearly $6,000. In fact, in 2007, Ragland Law Firm, LLP was given an award for being the “Top Corporate Team” for its fundraising achievements for MADD in connection with the 3rd Annual “Strides for Change” 5k walk. Ragland Law Firm, LLP was also a corporate sponsor of the 2nd annual “Strides for Change” campaign in 2006.

On July 30, 2008, MADD Georgia’s State Advisory Council will hold its quarterly meeting at the law offices of Ragland Law Firm, LLP located in the South Terraces at 115 Perimeter Center Place, Suite 425, Atlanta, GA 30346. The Georgia chapter of MADD is overseen by its 14 member State Advisory Council. The Chairman of MADD Georgia’s State Advisory Council is Rebecca Watson who is employed by AutoTrader.com. Ms. Watson has served as chairman since 2002. The purpose of the State Advisory Council is “To provide leadership and insight on issues related to drunk driving, victim services and underage drinking and refine MADD Georgia’s systems and methods of service to assure the greatest benefit possible for citizens in Georgia.”

Daniel Ragland, an attorney with Ragland Law Firm, LLP, has been a member of the State Advisory Council since 2002. He serves on the Victim Services Committee. Previously, Mr. Ragland served as Legal Advisor to MADD Georgia and was a member of its Board of Directors during 1991-1998. In lieu of a Board of Directors, MADD Georgia is now overseen by its State Advisory Council. Mr. Ragland has been an active member of MADD since 1990.

Daniel Ragland is a civil trial attorney whose legal practice in Atlanta focuses upon severe injury and wrongful death litigation. Mr. Ragland has many years of experience representing victims of drunk driving. He is considered one of Georgia’s leading legal experts in the area of dramshop liability and the pursuit of civil claims against DUI offenders. He has handled many personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits against drunk drivers, as well as bars, night clubs, restaurants and other businesses which negligently or illegally sold alcohol to an intoxicated adult or underaged motorist. Personal injury lawyer Daniel Ragland has represented drunk driving victims in Atlanta and throughout all parts of Georgia for nearly 20 years.