Mark Toth began his career at Hall, Bloch, Garland & Meyer, LLP in 1989 and became a partner in 1994. Mark works in the litigation section of the law firm and has extensive experience in a wide range of civil actions in both federal and state courts. The major emphasis of his practice has been in the field of railroad law, focusing primarily on the defense of occupational illness claims filed by railroad employees pursuant to the Federal Employer’s Liability Act. Mark’s practice also includes the defense of tractor-trailer accidents for large companies responsible for delivering freight throughout the Southeast. In addition, Mark has significant experience with employment discrimination lawsuits, business litigation, and environmental claims. He represents numerous local companies throughout Georgia. He is admitted to practice in all Georgia trial level and appellate courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Mark is a 1985 graduate of Valdosta State University and a 1989 graduate of Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University. He is a member of the Macon Bar Association, State Bar of Georgia, American Bar Association, and the Bootle Inn of Court. Mark is also a member of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (NARTC) and served as the Southeastern Region Vice-President from 2009-2010. Mark has served as a speaker on various topics at NARTC meetings held throughout the Country. Mark is married and has resided in Macon since 1986. He is a member of Christ Episcopal Church and is actively involved in numerous charitable and civic organizations located in Middle Georgia. Mark has also served as the President of the Macon Rugby Club from 1998 to the present.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Railroad Law
- Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation
- Employment Discrimination Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Insurance Defense
- Automobile Accidents
- Medicare Compliance
- Transportation Litigation
- Environmental Law
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Georgia, 1989
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia
- Georgia Court of Appeals
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- Supreme Court of Georgia
EDUCATION
- Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, Georgia 1989, J.D.
- Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia 1985, B.A.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Macon Bar Association, Member
- State Bar of Georgia, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Bootle Inn of Court, Member
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (NARTC), Member
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (NARTC), Member, Policy and Planning Committee
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (NARTC), Former Chairman, Younger Lawyer’s Committee
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (NARTC), Member, Site Selection Committee