Biography

Jay Hirsch graduated from Tulane University in 1983 and from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1986.  Mr. Hirsch joined Pope McGlamry (originally Pope, Kellogg, McGlamry, Kilpatrick & Morrison) in August 1986 and practices primarily in the areas of personal/financial injury and wrongful death arising from negligence, product liability and fraud.

Hirsch’s current practice involves:

Mr. Hirsch and the Firm’s representation of Plaintiffs have resulted in verdicts and settlements approaching a billion dollars.  Many of these cases were the first such cases in the nation and involved ground-breaking legal strategies.  Mr. Hirsch and his partners have long been recognized in Georgia and nationally as a go-to firm that will take on the most challenging cases and opposition.  Mr. Hirsch is AV rated by his peers in Martindale-Hubbell, and is on The Board of Directors of Pope McGlamry P.C.

Mr. Hirsch and his wife Ellen have three boys, Ben, Joe and Charlie.  Mr. Hirsch and his family are active members of The Temple and Mr. Hirsch serves as Secretary on the Board of Friends of Bitsy Grant Tennis Center, plays tennis Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA), and has served on the board of his neighborhood association.

2017 GTLA Member

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Jay Hirsch graduated from Tulane University in 1983 and from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1986. Mr. Hirsch joined Pope McGlamry (originally Pope, Kellogg, McGlamry, Kilpatrick & Morrison) in August 1986 and practices primarily in the areas of personal/financial injury and wrongful death arising from negligence, product liability and fraud.

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Experience

Professional Associations and Memberships

American Association of Justice (AAJ), member
Atlanta Bar Association, member
Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG), member
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Champion Member (Board of Trustees 2003 – 2006)
State Bar of Florida, member
State Bar of Georgia, member

Education

Tulane University – 1983 – B.A.
University of Georgia School of Law – 1986 – J.D.

Bar Admissions

Florida
Georgia
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Honors and Awards

Best Lawyers in America – 2012 – 2017
Best Lawyers – Best Attorneys in Georgia – 2014



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