Georgia Public Service Commissioner, Robert B. Baker, Jr., To Join Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

Dec. 13, 2010 - PRLog -- ATLANTA, December 7, 2010 – Robert "Bobby" B. Baker, Jr., will join Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP as a Partner on January 1, 2011.  Commissioner Baker will complete his third term as a statewide elected member of the Georgia Public Service Commission at the end of 2010.

At FMG, Mr. Baker's practice will focus on strategic and regulatory advice and representation of clients (both private companies and local governments) with an emphasis on energy and technology issues. In addition, Mr. Baker will handle appellate and mediation matters.

Bobby Baker was first elected to the Public Service Commission in 1992, and was the first Republican to win a statewide election for a Georgia Constitutional office since Reconstruction. Since that time, he has established a reputation for supporting innovative public policy to encourage economic development throughout the state. Commissioner Baker has worked aggressively to develop competitive markets for utility and technology services, and to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses. He was elected to a second six-year term in November 2004, but did not seek re-election in 2010, deciding instead to return to private practice.

Bobby Baker grew up in DeKalb County and attended DeKalb County public schools. He graduated from Oglethorpe University with honors and received his law degree from the University of Georgia. After law school, Mr. Baker joined the Southeastern Legal Foundation, a regional conservative public interest law firm and then practiced with a private law firm in Gwinnett County. Bobby Baker has been recognized on numerous occasions by both Georgia Trend Magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the city and state's most influential leaders. He has served on the board of directors for the Georgia Center for Advanced Telecommunications Technology (GCATT) and as Vice-Chairman of the Gwinnett County Planning Commission. He also is the recipient of the Talmage Award from Oglethorpe University in honor of his distinguished professional career in public service.

Managing Partner Ben Mathis notes, “Those who follow Georgia government know well Bobby's reputation as a bright and innovative public official, with an unmatched reputation for integrity and we are looking forward to him becoming a member of our firm.”

About Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a leading specialty litigation firm serving clients through its practice groups in  Business Liability and Insurance Law, Labor and Employment Law, Construction Law, Commercial and Complex Litigation,  and  Government Law.   FMG attorneys serve as trusted counsel to corporations and governments throughout the country by providing practical, efficient, and cost-effective solutions to legal issues.   For more information about FMG, visit www.fmglaw.com.

# # #

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a specialty litigation law firm serving clients through its practice groups in business liability & insurance, labor & employment, construction, commercial litigation & government law. T.770.818.0000 www.fmglaw.com