Judge Ben Land is a lifelong resident of Columbus, Georgia, and a 'Double Dawg' graduate of the University of Georgia, where he was top of his undergraduate class and second in his law school class.

Ben worked in private practice before entering his judgeship.

Ben Land was appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals by Governor Brian Kemp in 2022. He previously served as a Superior Court judge, and was re-elected.

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The candidate's website says, "After a long and successful private law practice, Judge Land was appointed to the Superior Court bench on February 7, 2018. The voters of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit returned him to that position by election in 2020."

The candidate's website says, "Following Law School, Ben had a private law practice in Columbus, focusing on civil litigation and trial practice... During his nearly 26-year career as a private practice attorney, he obtained several record-setting jury verdicts... and he also played a key role in the defense of numerous nationwide class action lawsuits."

Privately practiced law, focusing on civil litigation and trial practice.

Believes in academic excellence, Ben Land, a Columbus native, earned top honors at the University of Georgia and its Law School, served on the Georgia Law Review, clerked for the state Supreme Court, and joined the Order of the Coif.

Earned top honors at the University of Georgia and its Law School, served on the Georgia Law Review, clerked for the state Supreme Court, and joined the Order of the Coif.

Obtained several record-setting jury verdicts during his 26 years as a privately practicing attorney, and played a key role in the defense of numerous nationwide class action lawsuits."

- Privately practiced law, focusing on civil litigation and trial practice.
- Earned top honors at the University of Georgia and its Law School, served on the Georgia Law Review, clerked for the state Supreme Court, and joined the Order of the Coif.
- Obtained several record-setting jury verdicts during his 26 years as a privately practicing attorney, and played a key role in the defense of numerous nationwide class action lawsuits."

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Ben Land’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

The candidate's website says, "He has served as a board member for the Columbus Area Habitat for Humanity, a volunteer and board member for the Pine Mountain Trail Association, and a youth sports coach..."

Served as a board member for the Columbus Area Habitat for Humanity, a volunteer and board member for the Pine Mountain Trail Association, and a youth sports coach."

Supports community involvement through pro bono advocacy, leadership roles in local legal associations, and participation in judicial appointment recommendations.

The candidate's website says, "Judge Land has been active in ... his community. He has served on numerous community ... boards ..."

Has served on numerous community boards, including law-related boards where he's spoken on the topic of trial advocacy on continuing legal education seminars.

- Served as a board member for the Columbus Area Habitat for Humanity, a volunteer and board member for the Pine Mountain Trail Association, and a youth sports coach."
- Supports community involvement through pro bono advocacy, leadership roles in local legal associations, and participation in judicial appointment recommendations.
- Has served on numerous community boards, including law-related boards where he's spoken on the topic of trial advocacy on continuing legal education seminars.

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Ben Land

Judge Ben Land is a lifelong resident of Columbus, Georgia, and a 'Double Dawg' graduate of the University of Georgia, where he was top of his undergraduate class and second in his law school class. Details about his family, church attendance, or other aspects of his personal life are not provided.

Judge Ben Land was appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals by Governor Brian Kemp and sworn in on July 20, 2022. Prior to this, he served as a Superior Court judge in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit after being appointed by Governor Nathan Deal on February 7, 2018, and was elected by voters to continue in this role on June 9, 2020. Before his judgeship, he practiced private law.

Judge Ben Land was appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals by Governor Brian Kemp and sworn in on July 20, 2022. He previously served as a Superior Court judge after being appointed by Governor Nathan Deal on February 7, 2018, and was elected by voters to continue in this role on June 9, 2020.

- The Court of Appeals hears nearly all types of cases appealed from a lower-level trial-level court, such as Superior Court, Magistrate Court, and State Court. The Court of Appeals does not hear appeals on murder, constitutional questions, and criminal cases where the Georgia Supreme Court has jurisdiction.
- Cases before the Court of Appeals are decided by a three-judge panel. 
- Judges on the Georgia Court of Appeals are elected to six-year terms. Elections are nonpartisan and statewide. The Governor can appoint Court of Appeals Judges when vacancies arise.