As a recognized expert in criminal law and appellate practice, Brandon is frequently sought for comment on legal issues, and media outlets often cover his cases. Some of his notable appearances are below.
Following a report that Georgia’s appellate judges are overwhelmingly former prosecutors and corporate-defense lawyers, Brandon comments on the impact of that judicial makeup and the benefits of professional diversity on the appellate bench.
Brandon sat down with host Ron Daniels of The Good Lawyer podcast to have a discussion on what makes a good lawyer. In the episode, Brandon shares his insights and provides advice for young lawyers.
Brandon had an in-depth discussion on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s podcast, Breakdown, revisiting what happened when 16 Georgia Republicans met at the state Capitol on Dec. 14, 2020, and the aftermath that unfolded.
Brandon comments on the viability of former-President Trump’s possible defenses against a state prosecution.
Maggie Freeling discusses one of Brandon's cases on her podcast Wrongful Conviction, the case of Tammy Poole. To listen, click the link below.
Brandon had an in-depth discussion with Law and Crime's Adam Klasfeld about the Atlanta District Attorney’s partial disqualification from the special-grand-jury investigation of former President Trump.
Brandon discusses the Atlanta Circuit District Attorney’s fight to subpoena state legislators in her investigation of former President Trump.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution quotes Brandon on the Atlanta Circuit District Attorney’s ongoing investigation of former-President Trump.
In this Fulton Daily Report article, Brandon comments on the Supreme Court of Georgia’s recent decision to jettison out-of-time appeals for criminal defendants.
Brandon comments to Law360 on the surprising retirement announcement by Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice David Nahmias.
In this Atlanta Journal Constitution article, Brandon comments on the difficulties of prosecuting the former President for election fraud.
Brandon supports calls to remove Emory University’s tributes to LQC Lamar and Robert Yerkes.
The Superior Court of Muscogee County sustained Brandon’s motions to dismiss longstanding, cold-case murder charges.
Brandon argues for dismissal of the death notice in a cold-case murder prosecution because of the State’s vindictiveness and for the dismissal of the case because his client’s speedy-trial rights were violated.
Brandon comments on the Eleventh Circuit’s decision to relax its mask mandate.
Brandon discusses the Supreme Court of Georgia’s decision to resume in-person oral arguments, which it had suspended at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Brandon comments on the election of Justice David Nahmias as the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia.
This Law360 article quotes Brandon and several other prominent appellate lawyers and judges on Chief Justice Melton’s forthcoming retirement.
Brandon comments on the most significant Georgia appellate opinions of 2020.
Brandon is interviewed about his transition from public service to his new private firm.
Brandon comments to Law360 on rule changes in the Court of Appeals of Georgia.
Brandon comments in the Fulton Daily Report about rule changes in the Court of Appeals.
Brandon stands up for the right to counsel on appeal in Georgia.
Brandon stands up for the right to counsel on appeal in Georgia.
Brandon had an in-depth discussion on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s podcast, Breakdown, revisiting what happened when 16 Georgia Republicans met at the state Capitol on Dec. 14, 2020, and the aftermath that unfolded.