Current Employment Position(s)

Partner, since 1994

Lawyer Overview

Mark Toth began his career at Hall, Bloch, Garland & Meyer, LLP in 1989 and became a partner in 1994. Mr. Toth works in the litigation section of the law firm and has extensive experience in a wide range of civil actions in both federal and state courts. The major emphasis of his practice has been in the field of railroad law, focusing primarily on the defense of occupational illness claims filed by railroad employees pursuant to the Federal Employer's Liability Act. In addition, Mr. Toth has significant experience with employment discrimination lawsuits and business litigation and represents numerous local businesses in Middle Georgia. He has been admitted to practice in all Georgia trial level and appellate courts as well as the U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Toth is a 1985 graduate of Valdosta State University and a 1989 graduate of Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University. He is a member of the Macon Bar Association, State Bar of Georgia, American Bar Association and the Bootle Inn of Court. Mr. Toth is also a member of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (NARTC) and is a member of the Program Committee. Mr. Toth has served as a speaker on various topics at NARTC meetings held throughout the Country. Mr. Toth is married and has resided in Macon since 1986. He is a member of Christ Episcopal Church and is actively involved in numerous charitable and civic organizations located in Middle Georgia. Mark Toth has also served as the President of the Macon Rugby Club from 1998-Present.

Areas of Practice

• Railroad Law
• Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation
• Employment Discrimination Litigation
• Business Litigation
• Insurance Defense
• Automobile Accidents

West Practice Categories

Business & Commercial Law, Employment Discrimination -- Employee, Insurance Law, Litigation & Appeals, Personal Injury -- Defense, Wrongful Death -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Railroad

Bar Admissions

• Georgia, 1989
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia
• Georgia Court of Appeals
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
• Supreme Court of Georgia

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Macon Bar Association (Member)
• State Bar of Georgia (Member)
• American Bar Association (Member)
• Bootle Inn of Court (Member)
• National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (NARTC) (Member)
• National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (NARTC) (Member, Policy and Planning Committee)
• National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (NARTC) (Former Chairman, Younger Lawyer's Committee)
• National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (NARTC) (Member, Site Selection Committee)
• Christ Episcopal Church (Member)
• Macon Rugby Club, 1998 - Present (President)

Honors and Awards

• American Jurisprudence Award

Classes and Seminars

• Speaker, NARTC Meetings

Past Employment Positions

• Hall, Bloch, Garland & Meyer, LLP, Associate, 1989 - 1994

Education

• Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, Georgia, 1989
  J.D.
• Valdosta State College, Valdosta, Georgia, 1985
  B.A.

Address

577 Mulberry Street
Suite 1500
Macon, GA 31201-5088

Phones

(478) 745-1625 (Ext. 213)

Faxes

(478) 741-8822

Emails

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Websites

http://www.hbgm.com