The Peach Standard · The Selection

Know your counsel

Peach considers the proceeding first, then identifies a Georgia attorney whose relevant experience, professional standing, availability, and judgment fit the defined role.

Begin a Request The full method

The complete handoff

Where this stage sits in the process.

The RequestDefine the matterThe ReviewClear the assignmentThe SelectionKnow your counselThe BriefPrepare with purposeThe ReturnClose the record

Purpose

Why this stage matters.

The firm should know who will appear before the engagement is confirmed. Selection is based on the assignment’s needs—not proximity alone—and remains subject to counsel’s own conflict and competency review.

Each stage remains subject to attorney professional judgment, applicable Georgia law and court rules, conflicts, competency, availability, and written engagement terms.

What the requesting firm should provide

  • The experience level and subject familiarity the firm believes are essential
  • Any client, carrier, panel, co-counsel, or internal approval requirements
  • Specific venue or procedural familiarity that would materially affect performance
  • Expected preparation time, communication cadence, and appearance duration
  • Whether continuity may be needed for a continued hearing or later proceeding
  • Any objective reason a proposed attorney may not fit the client or assignment

Questions Peach must resolve

  • Does proposed counsel’s verified background align with the accepted scope?
  • Has the attorney independently accepted the assignment and confirmed availability?
  • Has the requesting firm reviewed and approved proposed counsel before engagement?

Information

No guessing

Missing or unclear information is identified before it becomes a problem during the appearance.

Control

Defined authority

The primary firm retains strategic control while assigned counsel operates within the accepted role.

Accountability

A documented handoff

Responsibilities, decisions, deadlines, and deliverables are made visible to the people managing the file.

Stage outcome

What this stage should produce

An identified Georgia attorney presented for firm review with relevant professional information, confirmed availability, and a proposed role tied to the defined assignment.

Coverage with command

A disciplined process protects the client, the record, and the attorney of record.

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