Edward Lindsey
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Edward Lindsey is a partner in Dentons' Public Policy practice and serves as the Head of the Firm's Georgia State Government Affairs team. His focus is on advancing the public policy interests and objectives of clients in a wide array of fields including transportation, infrastructure, health care, local government, and education sectors. Edward has more than 40 years of legal, political and leadership experience, including 10 years as a Georgia State Representative and 3 terms as the House Majority Whip. In the House, he served on the House Appropriations, Judiciary, Education, Ways and Means, and Rules Committees. In addition, he served as a member of the Uniform Law Commission and the Georgia Commission on Family Violence. James Magazine, a statewide political journal, recognized him as one of Georgia's most influential legislators and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce named him as its Legislator of the Year in 2013. Since leaving the General Assembly and joining Dentons, he has been recognized by James Magazine as one of the state’s top lobbyist and a leading political lawyer.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner, Head of the Dentons Georgia Public Policy Group
Dentons US LLP
1 2016 - Current
- After leaving the Georgia General Assembly, Edward was recruited by Dentons to head up its Georgia public policy group
- As the leader of the team he has overseen a wide range of public policy initiatives on both the state and local level, and has worked with federal lobbyist on clients’ federal government concerns
- He has earned the trust of Legislative leaders by being tapped for different study committees and recently completed a term on the State Election Board as the Speaker’s Georgia House appointee
- He serves on the State Bar’s Legislative Committee and has also represented numerous political candidates and office holders on political law issues
- Specifically as to health care issues, his policy efforts have included representing health care providers on policy issues before the General Assembly and regulatory agencies, as well as negotiating with local governments on a wide range of zoning, transportation, and other land issues
- Edward has been recognized as one of the top lobbyists in the state
- Among other recognitions, Chambers USA has given Edward its top Band 1 designation in the area of Government Relations.
Founding Partner, Leader of the Firm’s General Litigation Team
Goodman, McGuffey, Lindsey, and Johnson LLP
01.1990 - 01.2016
- Edward and three fellow lawyers founded the law firm in May, 1990
- Edward was in charge of the litigation team of the firm
- He practiced insurance defense litigation defending individuals, companies and institutions
- A substantial part of his practice included representing health care providers in law suits
- The firm steadily grew over the years with offices in four states and having over 50 lawyers when he left the firm to join Dentons in 2016.
State Representative, House Majority Whip
Georgia General Assembly
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Edward Lindsey was recognized as a rising star from the time he first entered into the General Assembly after being first elected in 2004
- He steadily rose in leadership from Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee, to Chair of the Appropriations Sub Committee on Education, to House Majority Whip for the last three terms he served in State House
- During the decade he served in the House, he passed as Sponsor or Co-Sponsor forty two major pieces of legislation
- In addition as House Majority Whip he was responsible for guiding through the House Chamber hundreds of legislation which was signed into law.
Senior Associate
Savell and Williams
01.1987 - 01.1990
- Edward was the senior litigation associate practicing insurance defense litigation.
Associate
McClure Ramsey, and Dickerson
01.1984 - 01.1987
- Edward began his legal career in Toccoa, Georgia
- Practicing in a small town gave him invaluable experience in a wide range of law practice.
Education
J.D. -
Georgia Law School
B.A. History - undefined
Davidson College
Skills
Strategic Planning
Customer Relationship Building
Innovation mindset
Talent Recruitment
Industry Expertise
Operations Management
Administrative Management
Recruitment and hiring
Accomplishments
- Chambers USA 2023-2024: Ranked as Band 1 in the area of Government Relations: State & Local (Nationwide)
- Legal 500: Listed as a Recommended Lawyer: Government Relations, 2024
- State Bar of Georgia/Georgia Supreme Court 2023 Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service
- James Magazine 2020-2024: Ranked as part of the publication's list of 'Most Influential Politically-Connected Attorneys in Georgia.'
- James Magazine 2020-2024: Recognized for multiple years as part of the publications' Top Registered Lobbyists list
- Georgia Charter Schools Association 2018: Received 'Champion for Children Award.'
- Best Lawyers in America 2000-Present: Ranked in Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.
- Buckhead Rotary 2017: Received 'New Rotarian of the Year Award.'
- Greater Atlanta United Way, 2016: Received 'Safe Harbor Act Champion Award.'
- Georgia Trend Magazine 2015: Recognized as one of the state's 'Legal Elite.'
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce 2013: Named 'Legislator of the Year.'
- National Federation of Independent Businesses 2013: Named 'Small Business Legislative Champion.'
- Atlanta Bar Association 2009: Winner of 'Distinguished Service Award.'
- Atlanta Magazine 2005-present: Recognized as a Georgia 'Super Lawyer.'
- Martindale-Hubbell: AV Rated
Activitiesandaffiliations
Board Member, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce 2017-Present, Board Member, Brookhaven Innovation Academy Charter School 2016-2019, Board Member, Georgia Fugees School Academy Charter School 2019-Present, Buckhead Rotary Club 2015-Present, Co-Chair, Committee for a United Atlanta 2021-2024, Board Member, State Election Board 2022-2024, Advisory Committee on Legislation, State Bar of Georgia 2015-Present, Judicial Qualifications Commission Nominating Committee, Chairperson, State Bar of Georgia 2019-Present, State Bar of Georgia, American Bar Association, Atlanta Bar Association, Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, Republican National Lawyers Association, Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, Defense Research Institute, Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, Lawyers Club of Atlanta
Activitiesandinterest
In addition to his numerous civic activities, Edward and his wife Elizabeth enjoy traveling, hiking, and spending time with their three adult sons and numerous family dogs. Edward is also an average golfer and snow skier, a long time running enthusiast, and prolific student of history.
Media
- Author: 'Why Herschel Walker lost,' CNN Opinion, December 7, 2022
- Author: 'Georgia signals that Trump’s days playing kingmaker are over,' CNN Opinion, May 25, 2022
- 'Speaker David Ralston Appoints Former State Representative Ed Lindsey to State Election Board,' Metro Atlanta CEO, January 10, 2022
- Co-author, 'Opinion: Time for Ga., nation to rediscover ties that bind,' Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 9, 2020
- Author: 'A Republican win in Georgia seems like the safer bet,' CNN Opinion, December 29, 2020
- Author: 'Georgia's relentless 'radical liberal' vs. 'ordinary people' debate,' CNN Opinion, December 7, 2020
- Author: 'What Ronald Reagan could teach Georgia Republicans about winning,' CNN Opinion, December 2, 2020
- Author: 'What Chuck Schumer doesn't understand about Georgia,' CNN Opinion, November, 24, 2020
- 'Georgia's 2020 Election During COVID-19,' James Magazine, September 1, 2020
- 'Ralston taps former Georgia lawmakers, lawyers for leave review panel,' Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 1, 2019
- 'Judge dismisses case challenging Georgia’s lieutenant governor race,' Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 23, 2019
- 'Major players in Georgia’s 2019 legislative session,' Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 11, 2019
- 'Dentons appoints Atlanta policy professionals to global and local leadership posts,' Saporta Report, May 14, 2018
- Author: 'Republicans will have to look beyond 'bumper sticker' issues in 2018,' ZPolitics, May 12, 2017
- 'Improved Funding for State Charter Schools Benefits Georgia,' James Magazine, July 1, 2018
- Co-author, 'Georgia campaign finance commission signals intent to be active in 2018 election,' ABA Government Affairs Newsletter, April 2018
- Author: 'Georgia’s certificate-of-need law strikes delicate balance in care, cost,' James Magazine, January 13, 2017
- Author: 'Georgia at crossroads on transportation funding,' Marietta Daily Journal, December 16, 2014
Timeline
State Representative, House Majority Whip
Georgia General Assembly
01.2005 - 01.2015
Founding Partner, Leader of the Firm’s General Litigation Team
Goodman, McGuffey, Lindsey, and Johnson LLP
01.1990 - 01.2016
Senior Associate
Savell and Williams
01.1987 - 01.1990
Associate
McClure Ramsey, and Dickerson
01.1984 - 01.1987
Partner, Head of the Dentons Georgia Public Policy Group
Dentons US LLP
1 2016 - Current
J.D. -
Georgia Law School
B.A. History - undefined
Davidson College
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