Atty. Malcolm C. McArthur

Atty. Malcolm C. McArthur

Malcolm McArthur serves as a Partner in our Athens, Georgia, office and practices primarily in the areas of insurance defense litigation, employment litigation, and representation of several school districts. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Georgia in 1970, where he was a member of Blue Key and Omicron Delta Kappa.

Athens Athens 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (706) 316-0231 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Malcolm C. McArthur at a glance

Malcolm C. McArthur is a Partner based in Athens, Georgia, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment and education. Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1973) and University of Georgia (B.A. Political, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Advisory Board of Talmage Terrace/Lanier Gardens •American Bar Association •Counsel of School Board Attorneys •First United Methodist Church of Athens •Kiwanis Club of Athens: Board of Directors •Western Circuit Bar Association. Serands clients in Athens, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Malcolm McArthur serves as a Partner in our Athens, Georgia, office and practices primarily in the areas of insurance defense litigation, employment litigation, and representation of several school districts
  • He received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Georgia in 1970, where he was a member of Blue Key and Omicron Delta Kappa
  • Malcolm then graduated from the University of Georgia’s School of Law in 1973
  • Following graduation from law school, he was on active duty in the United States Air Force from 1974-1978 as a Judge Advocate and served as both prosecutor and defense counsel in numerous courts-martial proceedings, during which he also received the Air Force Commendation Medal in 1977
  • Malcolm served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Gwinnet Judicial Circuit from 1978-1980
  • Experience Education In addition to providing general representation to the Clarke, Walton, and Oconee County School Districts, Malcolm has represented various school districts in both tort and employment litigation through their insurance carriers
  • This includes the Gilmer County, Putnam County, McDuffie, Stephens County, Hart County, Wilkinson County, Jackson County, and Bibb County School Districts
  • General Liability Malcolm has defended lawsuits for a variety of insurance carriers during his thirty years of specialization in insurance defense litigation
  • He has handled claims for the following insurers/companies: Amica Mutual Insurance Company, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Grange Mutual Insurance Company, Utica National Insurance Company, St. Paul Insurance Company, USF&G, Zurich Insurance Company, Southern General Insurance Company, Scottsdale Insurance Company, Aetna, GSBA Risk Management Fund, Met Life, State Farm, Southern Family Markets
  • Food Lion, BI-LO, Underwriters, Safety, & Claims, J.C
  • Penney Company, Federated Department Stores, Lord & Taylor/Associated Dry Goods, Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London, and Permanent General
  • He has also defended auto liability, premises liability, false arrest / malicious prosecution, and products liability claims
  • Labor & Employment Malcolm provides advice on a variety of employment issues to the Clarke, Walton, and Oconee County School Districts
  • In this connection, he has handled numerous complaints filed with the EEOC and the U.S
  • Department of Education Office of Civil Rights by current or former employees
  • In addition, he has defended employment lawsuits against the Clarke County, Gilmer County, Hart County, Walton County, and Wilkinson County School Districts
  • Recognition •AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Practice Areas Explained

Malcolm C. McArthur's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Malcolm C. McArthur handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Malcolm C. McArthur is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Malcolm C. McArthur is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Georgia →

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.

Looking for additional Georgia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Athens or all attorneys in Georgia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Malcolm C. McArthur

Where is Malcolm C. McArthur's law office located?
Malcolm C. McArthur's law practice is located in Athens, Georgia. The firm is Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Malcolm C. McArthur handle?
Malcolm C. McArthur focuses on employment, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Malcolm C. McArthur practiced law?
Malcolm C. McArthur has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Malcolm C. McArthur go to law school?
Malcolm C. McArthur earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A. Political, 1970).
How can I contact Malcolm C. McArthur for a consultation?
You can contact Malcolm C. McArthur directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Malcolm C. McArthur received?
Malcolm C. McArthur's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1973
B.A. Political
University of Georgia
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Reviews

4.9
3 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.