Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp has appointed The Honorable Benjamin A. Land to the state Supreme Court, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Justice Michael P. Boggs. Land previously served on the Georgia Court of Appeals. In the announcement, Gov. Kemp stated, “Judge Land has earned the respect of his peers and hardworking Georgians through his commitment to fairness and impartiality, his strong work ethic, and his integrity,” according to the Office of the Governor.
Judge Land, who previously served on the Superior Court for the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit following his 2018 appointment by former Governor Nathan Deal, joined the appellate court in 2022. He was elected to a full six-year term in the 2024 statewide elections. During his time on the bench, he served on the court's Budget Committee, the Pattern Jury Instructions Committee, and the Judicial Council’s Court Reporting Matters Committee. Before his judicial career, Land spent over 25 years in private practice, handling complex civil litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants, as reported by the Office of the Governor.
Judge Land has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Georgia. He graduated with Highest Honors from the University of Georgia and was a member of the Order of the Coif in law school. He has experience in litigation and has served in judicial roles. Land has also been involved in community service, including work with the State Bar of Georgia's Pro Bono Advocacy program, where he received the William B. Spann, Jr. Award, and local groups like Habitat for Humanity. His appointment has been noted by members of the legal community, as stated by the Office of the Governor.
