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NEWS & EVENTS
Garnishment Bill Moves Through Georgia General Assembly
House Bill 683 to amend Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Wendell Willard, passed the House on January 24th in a 150-20 vote and sailed through the Senate by a unanimous 52-0 margin. The legislation amends the code so an entity, such as a bank or corporation, is a garnishee in a garnished proceeding. This will allow entities to execute, file an answer, and make payment without an attorney. The legislation now heads to Governor's office for his signature. Read More about the Controversial September 2011 State Supreme Court Ruling
James V. Painter Successfully Defends Plastic Surgeon in Medical Malpractice Claim
James V. Painter led the successful defense of our client against the plaintiff’s claim that her husband lost his life due to our client’s alleged failure to obtain an appropriate patient history; failure to evaluate the specific and increased risk factors for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism; and failure to treat the patient with measures to decrease the risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Mr. Painter filed a Motion to Dismiss showing through expert witnesses that the standard of care was met in the treatment of the patient. Read More
"From the Bar to the Bench and Back" by Neal W. Dickert
Chair of Hull Barrett, PC's mediation practice group, Neal W. Dickert, was published in the Fall 2011 Primerus 180 Magazine. Neal's article "From the Bar to the Bench and Back" discusses Neal's return to Hull Barrett, PC after serving 11 years as a Superior Court Judge with the Augusta Judicial Circuit.
Join F. Michael Taylor & James V. Painter for "Avoiding Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: Be Proactive, Not Reactive"
Hull Barrett attorneys F. Michael Taylor & James V. Painter, will present at the Greater Augusta Chapter of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants’ (GA AALNC) “Avoiding Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: Be Proactive, Not Reactive” conference in Augusta, Georgia at the Pinnacle Club on March 1, 2012 from 8 AM to 4 PM.
For More Information: Visit the Greater Augusta AALNC website, call Liz Buddenhagen at 770-725-2997, or email at Liz@BuddenhagenLNC.com. The deadline to register is February 17, 2012.
Neal W. Dickert to Present at Georgia Foundations & Objections Update
Neal W. Dickert will preside and present "An Overview of New Evidence Code and Recent Daubert Cases" at the Georgia Foundations & Objections Update on February 9, 2012 at the State Bar of Georgia's Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Register here for the Event.
David E. Hudson Elected to Chair Mercer Board of Trustees
Mercer University’s Board of Trustees elected nine new members during its fall meeting and named David E. Hudson, Mercer alum and senior partner with Hull Barrett, PC, Chair of the Board. Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education.
George R. Hall & F. Michael Taylor Selected to Join the Atlanta Claims Association
The Atlanta Claims Association (ACA), a non-profit organization, was formed in the fall of 1923. The ACA is now the largest claims association in Georgia, with members not only throughout Georgia, but outside the state.
Brian S. Coursey & Brooks K. Hudson Sworn into the South Carolina Bar
Hull Barrett, PC is pleased to announce Brian S. Coursey and Brooks K. Hudson were officially sworn into the South Carolina Bar on Monday, November 14th in Columbia, SC. Now licensed in both South Carolina and Georgia, Mr. Coursey and Mr. Hudson join 12 other Hull Barrett attorneys who are licensed in both states.
Fortune Magazine Names Hull Barrett, PC as one of the Top Nationally Ranked Law Firms in the Nation
Hull Barrett, PC has been recognized by LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell® as one of the top nationally ranked law firms in the United States, as determined by the firm’s percentage of AV Preeminent rated lawyers. Out of 254,000 firms rated by Martindale-Hubbell, only 966 firms were selected nationally. This ranking was determined by the firm’s percentage of AV Preeminent rated lawyers through the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Rating system.
Hull Barrett Finalist in Primerus Community Service Award
Hull Barrett, PC was recently was recognized at the 2011 Primerus Annual Conference as one of the finalist for the annual community service award. This year’s award went to Kubasiak, Fylstra, Thorpe & Rotunno, P.C. from Chicago. Other finalists included Rothman Gordon of Pittsburgh. Read More About the Primerus Community Service Award
