James Beal

Executive Director

Georgians for Lawsuit Reform

James was named Executive Director of GLR in January 2025 after 11 years at the State Capitol, where he served in the Deal administration, the Lieutenant Governor’s office, and most recently as General Counsel to Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy. In these roles, he focused on bipartisan collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and drafting legislation to support Georgia’s business community. A trusted resource on legislative and legal matters, James is a Georgia State University double graduate and a member of the Georgia Bar. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, Catherine.