Atty. James G. Smith
James was born and raised in Fitzgerald, Georgia, and attended college at the University of Georgia where he obtained a degree in History. From Athens, he went to the Georgia State University College of Law in Atlanta and received his Juris Doctor in 2007.
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James G. Smith is a Partner based in Athens, Georgia, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia Georgia Supreme Court Georgia Court of Appeals (2007). Educated at Georgia State University College of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Georgia (B.A., 2004). Active member of Membership Glynn County Bar Association. Serands clients in Athens, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James was born and raised in Fitzgerald, Georgia, and attended college at the University of Georgia where he obtained a degree in History
- From Athens, he went to the Georgia State University College of Law in Atlanta and received his Juris Doctor in 2007
- James began working with the firm’s Atlanta office out of law school before eventually moving to Athens in 2010
- After a brief stint in a solo practice, James rejoined the firm in 2012 and worked out of Athens until 2015 before having the opportunity to move to the Brunswick office, where he handles both workers’ compensation and automobile insurance litigation
- Experience Insurance Coverage James represents insurance companies in both first and third party suits and has experience in all aspects of insurance defense, from the filing of the case through representing the client in trial
- Whether providing a coverage opinion or representation through the trial level, James is committed to providing quality representation to the client
- Workers' Compensation The majority of James’ practice is devoted to defending employers and insurers at all stages of workers’ compensation litigation, from the trial and appellate level to the settlement and mediation level
- Presentations •Best Practices in Workers’ Compensation 2023 GASPA Spring Conference
- May 24, 2023 Publications •Court of Appeals Finds Hospital Lien Still Enforceable Against Insurers After Policy Limits Settlement HBS National Insurance Coverage Blog, December 16, 2020 •New OSHA Reporting Rule and Intoxication Defenses Workplace Health Magazine, Fall 2016 •Horseplay or Not Horseplay: That is the Question HBS Workers’ Compensation Blog, October 2015 •Medical Marijuana: What It May Mean To Georgia Workers’ Compensation Law Section Newsletter, Summer 2015 •Medical Marijuana Questions and Preparation Workplace Health Magazine, Spring 2015 •Spider Bite Myths HBS Workers’ Compensation Blog, October 2014 •The Claimant had a Stroke While at Work and Has Suffered Ongoing Medical Problems
- Is This a Compensable Injury?
- HBS Workers’ Compensation Blog, October 2014 •Case Study: A Ten Year-Old Injury Rears Its Head (or Knee) HBS Workers’ Compensation Blog, February 2014 •“Price is Right” Appearance Leads to Workers’ Compensation Fraud Conviction HBS Workers’ Compensation Blog, June 2013 •Unscheduled Breaks and Deviations from the Scope of Employment HBS Workers’ Compensation Blog, August 2012 •Social Networkers Have Nowhere to Hide HBS Workers’ Compensation Blog, April 2012 In the Press Court of Appeals Finds Hospital Lien Still Enforceable Against Insurers After Policy Limits Settlement December 16, 2020 Written by: James G. Smith, Esq. The Georgia Court of Appeals recently issued a decision in the case of Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation, Inc. v
- Geico General Insurance Company[1] which underscores the critical importance of being aware of and addressing perfected liens prior to entering into a settlement, particularly with a pro se Plaintiff
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James G. Smith is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
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 Athens 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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