James V. Painter

member

Telephone:
Fax:

(706) 828-2023
(706) 849-5124

E-mail

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Augusta Office
801 Broad Street, 7th floor
Augusta, GA 30901

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice
Health Care
Medical Malpractice

Construction Litigation
Insurance Coverage
Products Liability, Personal Injury and Torts

Jim practices in the area of general civil litigation, with an emphasis on medical malpractice defense. Chairman of Hull Barrett's litigation department and team leader of the firm’s medical negligence practice group, Jim’s practice focuses on representing hospitals, physicians, nursing homes and other health care providers throughout Georgia and South Carolina. From pre-suit investigation through final judgment, Jim has obtained numerous medical malpractice defense verdicts in State and Federal Courts. He also handles comprehensive general insurance defense, including suits involving allegations of premises liability, product liability, defamation, breach of contract, worker’s compensation, and automobile and trucking liability.

Education

State University of New York, 1991, B.S., Business Administration with Concentrations in accounting and finance
University of Georgia School of Law, 1994, J.D.

Professional associations

American Bar Association, Co-Chair for the Medical Malpractice Subcommittee
American Bar Association, Litigation and Health Law Sections Member
Augusta Bar Association
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, Professional Negligence Section
South Carolina Bar, Health Law Section Member
State Bar of Georgia, Health Law and Tort and Insurance Section Member

civic associations

Augusta Sports Council Board of Directors
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce

Certification & Specialties

Diplomate, Medical Professional Liability, The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys

Honors & Awards

The Best Lawyers in America® - Medical Malpractice Law
Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star (2006)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated

Admissions

State Bar of Georgia
South Carolina Bar
State Bar of New York
Jim is admitted to practice before the trial and appellate courts in Georgia and South Carolina; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia and U.S. District Court for South Carolina

Publications

Co-author of “The Impact of O.C.G.A. § 24-9-67.1 in Medical Malpractice Cases. “ Georgia Defense Lawyer’s Association Journal. 2008.
Co-author of “Recent Developments In Georgia Premises Liability Law, Criminal Liability Cases.” Georgia Defense Lawyers Association’s Journal. 1996.

speeches

"Your Medical Record Documentation: You’re in the crosshairs – kill or cure?”; Continuing Medical Education Seminar sponsored by The Physicians Practice Group Risk Management Committee for faculty and residents of The Medical College of Georgia; November 2008
“Sources of Impeachment Materials for use in the Examination of an Opposing Expert”; Continuing Legal Education; 2008 MAG Mutual Insurance Company Defense Attorney Seminar
“Deposition Testimony: A Survival Guide”; Continuing Medical Education Seminar; Sponsored by the Medical College of Georgia Physicians Practice Group; May 2008
“Impeachment”; Continuing Legal Education, Georgia Foundation and Objections; Atlanta, Georgia, March 2008
“Resources for Impeachment of Experts”; Continuing Legal Education 23^rd Annual Medical Malpractice Institute, December 2007
“Called to the Stand- You’re on Trial, a Mock Trial Presentation”; Continuing Medical Education Seminar Sponsored by the Medical College of Georgia Physicians Practice Group for faculty, staff and students of the Medical College of Georgia; November 2007
“How to Avoid Malpractice Suits”; Continuing Medical Education Seminar Sponsored by MAG Mutual Insurance Company; Augusta, Georgia; May 2006