James V. Painter, Esq.

Biography

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 malpractice 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

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 – Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice (2011)
• 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 “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

• “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; 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

Attorney News & Announcements

Seven Hull Barrett Attorneys Selected as Georgia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2012

• James V. Painter Successfully Defends Plastic Surgeon in Medical Malpractice Claim

Practicing: Litigation & Dispute Resolution