Perry, the 2006 Republican nominee for Georgia Attorney General, proudly maintains a common-sense, fair and balanced judicial philosophy. He served in the state Senate from 1993-1996 as the first Republican Senator from his home district Carroll, Douglas Counties). He continues to believe that judges should interpret the laws, not create them from the bench.
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State Senator, served on Special Judiciary, Appropriations, Transportation, and Higher Education Committees. Supported legislation to toughen state’s child predator laws, lengthen mandatory minimum sentences for violent crimes, and reform the parole system. |
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State Bar, founder and current chairman, Franchise Law Section. Current partner at Taylor, Busch, Slipakoff & Duma. |
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Chick-fil-A corporate attorney (1996-2004). |
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2 decades dedicated to the law; unique among 2008 Court of Appeals candidates, Perry’s legal experience covers many diverse areas including business and litigation. |
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Juvenile Justice – appointed by Gov. Sonny Perdue to State Board of Juvenile Justice. Assisted Truett Cathy’s WinShape Foundation for youth. |
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Founding steering committee member for the new Georgia Restaurant Association; board member, National Council of Chain Restaurants; National Restaurant Association. |
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Perry comes from five generations of Georgians. He graduated from Mitchell County High School, Valdosta State University and Georgia State College of Law. |
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Community service on the boards of Inner Harbour Hospital for children and the Jesse Draper Boys and Girls Club. |
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Perry, his wife, Lauren, and their four children are members of First Baptist Church of Douglasville, where he teaches Sunday School. |