Atty. Heather Saum Ware
Heather Saum Ware is a Partner in the Atlanta office of Hall Booth Smith, where she defends complex professional negligence claims on behalf of physicians, chiropractors, hospitals, nurses, dentists, and other healthcare providers. With more than 25 years of litigation experience, Heather is known for her strategic, detail-driven approach to trial preparation and her ability to build compelling defenses rooted in her clients’ clinical expertise.
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Heather Saum Ware is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and internet. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1998), Mississippi Court of Appeals and Supreme Court (1998), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi (1998), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi (1998). Educated at Mississippi State University (Bachelor, 1995). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of IAPP, Memberships •International Association of Privacy Professionals. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Heather Saum Ware is a Partner in the Atlanta office of Hall Booth Smith, where she defends complex professional negligence claims on behalf of physicians, chiropractors, hospitals, nurses, dentists, and other healthcare providers
- With more than 25 years of litigation experience, Heather is known for her strategic, detail-driven approach to trial preparation and her ability to build compelling defenses rooted in her clients’ clinical expertise
- Heather works closely with her clients to understand the nuances of each case and collaborates with highly qualified expert witnesses to present clear, persuasive narratives at every stage of litigation
- She has successfully defended high-stakes medical malpractice, chiropractic, and dental liability matters across Georgia
- Originally from Columbus, Mississippi, Heather earned her B.A., summa cum laude, from Mississippi State University as a Schillig Scholar, and her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law
- She is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals
- Experience Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Heather is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP-US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
- She provides guidance to clients across a broad range of industries, including legal, health care, and retail on data protection and regulatory compliance laws
- General Liability Heather has experience handling a variety of general litigation claims
- Her practice has included products liability cases ranging from automobiles to agriculture, premises liability claims ranging from a shooting at an apartment complex to falling in a neighbor’s yard, and an array of other claims such as dog bites, slip and falls, false imprisonment, and sexual assault
- Medical Malpractice Heather litigates professional negligence claims through the defense of doctors, chiropractors, hospitals, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists
- She works with the health care practitioner to highlight his or her expertise through the support of outstanding expert witnesses and knowledgeable, thorough, and detailed preparation for trial
- Recognition •Top Lawyers , Medical Malpractice Law, GaBiz Magazine, 2026 •AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, High Ethical Standing, Martindale-Hubbell In the Press 27 HBS Partners Recognized as 2026 Top Lawyers by GaBiz Magazine January 29, 2026 Hall Booth Smith is pleased to announce that 27 of the firm’s partners have been recognized as 2026 “Top Lawyers” by GaBiz Magazine in its Winter issue
- Certifications •Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) •Issued by: International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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