James V. Painter

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 Experience

• Brennan & Wasden (1994-2003)
  
• Dennis Peter Helmreich (1993-1994)

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
• Defense Research Institute
• 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: Defendants
• Georgia Super Lawyers - Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice (2011, 2012)
• 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

• Author of "Deposition and Trial Testimony in 'Med Mal' Litigation: A Survival Guide For Young Lawyers and Their Clients." American Bar Association's Health Law Litigation, Volume 9, Number 2, Spring/Summer 2011.
• Author of "Expertly Impeaching the Medical Expert." American Bar Association's Health Law Litigation, Volume 9, Number 1, Fall/Winter 2010.
• 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

• "What Plaintiffs' and Defense Lawyers Like and Don't Like About Mediation and Mediators"; Continuing Legal Education Dispute Resolution for Trial and Non-Trial Lawyers; May 2012.
• "Malpractice Suits"; Richmond County Medical Society Continuing Medical Education Sponsored by MAG Mutual Insurance Company; Augusta, GA; April 24, 2012.
• "Deposition Preparation"; AALNC Continuing Educational Presentation Avoiding Medical Malpractice: Be Proactive Not Reactive; Augusta, GA; March 2012.
• "How to Avoid Malpractice Suits: Legal & Ethical Issues in Nephrology"; 2011 James B. Hudson Nephrology Update and Georgia - South Carolina Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting; February 2011.
• "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; MAG Mutual Insurance Company Defense Attorney Seminar; 2008.
• “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.
• “Avoiding Malpractice Suits”; Continuing Medical Education Seminar Sponsored by MAG Mutual Insurance Company; Augusta, Georgia; May 2006.