Av. William J. Hunter
William (Bill) J. Hunter, Partner, focuses exclusively in the areas of trial work and litigation.
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About William J. Hunter at a glance
William J. Hunter is a Partner based in Savannah, Georgia, practicing at Oliver Maner LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and class action. Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 2003) and Valdosta State University (B.A. Economics, 1999). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Savannah Bar Association (Member, Young Lawyers Division) State Bar of Georgia American Association for Justice Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Savannah Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Savannah, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William (Bill) J. Hunter, Partner, focuses exclusively in the areas of trial work and litigation
- Mr. Hunter maintains the highest, preeminent AV® rating for legal ability and ethics from Martindale Hubbell, the most respected legal rating agency in the country
- Over the past several years, he has successfully represented plaintiffs who were severely injured or killed in cases against product manufacturers, medical device manufacturers, trucking companies and large industrial or construction companies
- Many of these cases involved explosions or other complicated mechanism of injury, including the catastrophic failure of equipment
- Mr. Hunter also regularly defends physicians in Savannah and across south Georgia who are sued for medical malpractice
- In addition to cases involving injuries, Mr. Hunter does trial work related to serious business disputes, including business litigation claims related to the misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of fiduciary duties
- Born in Arkansas, Mr. Hunter came to Savannah in 2003 and has been with Oliver Maner since that time
- Mr. Hunter is a member of the Georgia State Bar, where he was recently appointed to the Bench and Bar Committee, and a member of the Savannah Bar Association
- In addition, he is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an organization whose mission is to preserve the right to trial by jury
- Mr. Hunter is routinely placed on lists such as Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, Legal Elite and others, and has been named the "Savannah Lawyer of the Year" by U.S
- News' Best Lawyers in multiple practice areas
- He is licensed to practice in all courts in the State of Georgia and has had multiple cases in many other states
- Mr. Hunter has done pro bono work in multiple jurisdictions across the United States seeking the early release of non-violent drug offenders pursuant to the First Step Act
- In 2016, Mr. Hunter was elected to the Board of Directors for Union Mission, Savannah's leading organization for providing assistance to the homeless, on which he continues to serve today
- He has served on the administration board of his church, Wesley Monumental
- He is formerly a board member and executive committee member of The First Tee of Savannah.Mr
- Hunter is also a certified agent with the National Basketball Players Association which represents NBA and G-League players
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William J. Hunter's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J. Hunter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
William J. Hunter is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Georgia →
William J. Hunter is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
William J. Hunter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William J. Hunter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
William J. Hunter is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action 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 Savannah 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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