James P. Myers

Trial Attorney at Pratt Clay, LLC -  Fighting for Victims Nationwide

Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Negligent Security, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle and Trucking Accidents, Catastrophic Injury

Jim Myers is a seasoned trial lawyer with a successful record of litigating high-stakes catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. After 16 years defending some of the nation’s most respected companies, Jim brought his experience and expertise to Pratt | Clay to fight for suffering individuals and their families. Now Jim focuses all his efforts on bringing justice to individuals injured or killed because of the negligence of corporations, property owners, hospitals, health care providers, trucking companies, and other negligent actors.

Jim says his favorite part of being a plaintiff’s lawyer is helping people through the most challenging parts of their lives. “The legal process is intimidating,” Jim says, “and having someone with compassion who can relate to you is critically important.”

Taking an analytical approach to litigation, Jim finds each case presents unique challenges and opportunities. Jim says, “I’ve been fortunate I’ve had so many types of cases in my career that I am used to being creative in order to develop customized solutions for each client.” Jim's work ethic and philosophy are a perfect match for Pratt | Clay's philosophy of precision litigation.

Regarded by his peers as a thought leader, Jim is frequently invited to speak at seminars on issues of trial advocacy, discovery, ethics and professionalism, case evaluation, and legal strategy.

For Jim, justice isn’t just about getting the right result for his client. “It’s about getting the right outcome in the right way,” Jim says. “It’s about doing things with integrity and giving your full effort.”

"We really have a chance to make a difference in people's lives."

Admitted to the bar in Georgia and Ohio, Jim has handled cases in trial and appellate courts across the country.

Catastrophic Personal Injury
Medical/Healthcare Negligence
Premises Liability
Negligent Security
Trucking/Transportation
Products Liability

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