Atty. Paul Ivey

Atty. Paul Ivey

A native of North Carolina, Paul Ivey is the managing partner of the firm’s Columbus office. Paul practices in the areas of medical malpractice, premises liability, retail liability, insurance defense, and workers’ compensation defense.

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Profile Summary

About Paul Ivey at a glance

Paul Ivey is a Partner based in Columbus, Georgia, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, business, workers comp, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in all State and Superior Courts (1999). Educated at Mercer University (J.D., 1999) and Campbell University (B.B.A., 1996). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Memberships •DRI •Muscogee County Bar Association •Peach Little League Volunteer •River City Youth Football: Board of Directors. Serands clients in Columbus, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • A native of North Carolina, Paul Ivey is the managing partner of the firm’s Columbus office
  • Paul practices in the areas of medical malpractice, premises liability, retail liability, insurance defense, and workers’ compensation defense
  • Paul has tried numerous cases for clients throughout Georgia
  • Paul is on the Board of Directors for the Stewart Community Home
  • Experience Aging Services Paul represents nursing homes and their employees throughout the state of Georgia
  • Correctional Health Care Paul has extensive experience in representing correctional health care organizations from the development of policies and procedures through the representation at trial
  • He combines his extensive experience in the medical malpractice area with the unique aspects of representing correctional health care providers in traditional medical malpractice matters as well as matters alleging constitutional violations
  • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Paul has participated as a speaker in three presentations on Enterprise Cyber Risk with particular emphasis on how the attorney client privilege and work product doctrine can assist in protecting the results of the risk assessment from discovery and disclosure in any future litigation
  • Paul is also listed as one of the authors on the recently published white paper providing a comprehensive overview of Enterprise Cyber Risk
  • General Liability Paul has served as defense counsel for many employers throughout Georgia in the defense of worker’s compensation claims
  • Paul has extensive experience in the defense of all types of worker’s compensation claims
  • Insurance Coverage Paul has represented numerous Insurance companies and their insureds in both first party and third party suits
  • Paul has extensive experience in all aspects of Insurance defense from the filing of the case through trial
  • Paul represents insurance companies and their insureds in both automobile and property cases
  • Labor & Employment Paul is committed to helping employers avoid, resolve, and prevail in employment disputes involving the full range of employment and labor issues
  • This includes litigation in state and federal courts and the representation of employers before administrative agencies over claims including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodation, state torts such as negligent supervision and hiring, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, and wrongful discharge allegations
  • Medical Malpractice Paul has served as counsel defending hospitals and physicians in medical malpractice actions for much of his legal career
  • He has extensive experience in defending all types of medical claims from the filing of the lawsuit through trial
  • Paul represents hospitals and physicians throughout the state of Georgia in complex medical malpractice cases
  • Premises Liability Paul, the co-leader of our Premises Liability practice, has extensive experience in defending property owners in premises liability actions
  • Paul has defended many “slip and fall” actions as well as other premises liability claims for many employers throughout Georgia
  • Presentations •Closing the Loop Georgia Association of Risk Managers Pitfalls in Teleradiology, February 2009 Publications •Georgia Retail Compendium 2014 •Some Good Deeds Do Go Unpunished: AED and Emergency Medical Response DRI: For the Defense, Summer 2013 In the Press HBS Welcomes Albritton to its Columbus Office October 5, 2020 COLUMBUS, GA - October 5, 2020 - Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) has added Attorney Halton T. Albritton, Jr. (“Tony”) to its Columbus office
  • Tony will focus his practice on medical malpractice, government liability, insurance defense and premises liability matters
  • Prior to joining HBS, Tony practiced at a firm in Valdosta, Georgia, where he worked Read Full Article

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Ivey's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Paul Ivey is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Law

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

Paul Ivey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Paul Ivey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Paul Ivey is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Paul Ivey is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 Columbus 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul Ivey

Where is Paul Ivey's law office located?
Paul Ivey's law practice is located in Columbus, Georgia. The firm is Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Ivey handle?
Paul Ivey focuses on medical malpractice, employment, business, workers comp, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Paul Ivey practiced law?
Paul Ivey has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Paul Ivey go to law school?
Paul Ivey earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Paul Ivey for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paul Ivey received?
Paul Ivey's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Mercer University
- 1999
B.B.A.
Campbell University
- 1996

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

all State and Superior Courts
Admitted: 1999

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