James G. Stewart

James G. Stewart

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 46 years

Mediation Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Mediation, Arbitration

BAY Mediation & Arbitration Services, LLC, 5775 Glenridge Drive, Building E, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Mediation 90%

Handled over 2,000 mediations/arbitrations in an enormous range of disputes: attorney & professional liability;insurance law/coverage;real estate;business contracts & dissolution; construction;labor/employment;Clear Water Act/ water run-off; marital property division; Workers' Compensation; injured railroad employees (FELA); and personal injury and wrongful death claims including vehicle accidents, defective or dangerous products, premises liability, medical negligence, nursing home liability.

40 years

90%
Arbitration 10%

Handled over 2,000 mediations/arbitrations in an enormous range of disputes: attorney & professional liability;insurance law/coverage;real estate;business contracts & dissolution; construction;labor/employment;Clear Water Act/ water run-off; marital property division; Workers' Compensation; injured railroad employees (FELA); and personal injury and wrongful death claims including vehicle accidents, defective or dangerous products, premises liability, medical negligence, nursing home liability.

40 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 46 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1979

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

James G. Stewart

BAY Mediation & Arbitration Services, LLC, 5775 Glenridge Drive, Building E, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA, 30328

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

James G. Stewart's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

Filter Avvo Reviews (1) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Star rating
5 stars 1
4 stars 0
3 stars 0
2 stars 0
1 star 0
Practice Areas
What Clients Mention

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review

Posted by Mack | March 03, 2015 | Personal Injury

Simply the BEST!

I was rear ended by a limo driver in June of 2012. The policy holder of the limo fraudulently obtained insurance [reported it was a private, NOT FOR HIRE vehicle]: after the collision claim was settled the at fault insured was cancelled and my uninsured motorist coverage took over. I ultimately ha...d a rotary cuff surgery, missed several months of work in recovery, then had to have another surgery on my hand – all related to this claim (over $50,000.) [over a 20 month span.] My employer's insurance policy paid all medical and surgical claims and came after me to reimburse with any settlement from the UIM Coverage. I received short and long term disability benefits (over $80,000.) Both the Medical and the Disability Insurance Companies thought they should get some reimbursement from the UIM. My auto coverage insurance company thought that I was not due the total benefit of $50,000. In UIM coverage because they seemed to think the accident was not severe enough. Jim Stewart not only got auto coverage to pay the full $50,000; but, made it possible for me NOT TO HAVE TO REIMBURSE THE MEDICAL OR DISABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY ONE RED CENT. And, I have not heard a word from them since... This man is a Super “Pit Bull” Attorney who will protect your interest the fullest extent. I have been very pleased and so has everyone I have referred to Jim over the last 12 years that I have known him. Without a doubt, if you want to keep what is yours, what you have coming to you, and stop the competing companies from grabbing all the benefits you have been paying for and rightfully deserve, Jim Stewart is the person to trust your case to . He is simply the best!

See All Client Reviews

James G. Stewart's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse James
Randy Scott Slater headshot
Randy Slater

Mediation lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Philip Manley Brown headshot
Philip Brown

Mediation lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Other

"Jim has been a mediator for a number of years now and has helped successfully mediate several matters for my firm over the years. Knowledgeable, professional, friendly and outstanding at what he does, it is perhaps his genuinely friendly nature and ability to remember one's name that matters most to me. Combine his knowledge and ability with those terrific traits and you have not only a fine man but one who is an excellent go between in resolving disputes. I recommend his services to anyone without reservation."

Robert Neal Katz headshot
Robert Katz

Mediation lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jim did an absolutely fantastic job on a mediation I had recently in a very difficult case. The client had significant injuries, but the case also had some causation problems. Jim related extremely well with my clients and gained their confidence. He also continuously pushed the other side to get the case resolved. He is someone who both sides can trust to work hard to get the case settled."

David E. Danda headshot
David Danda

Mediation lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse James Stewart. On several occasions Mr. Stewart has mediated disputed claims between my client and the adjuster or attorney for the other party. Mr. Stewart is a litigation attorney with an excellent understanding of the rules of evidence. Mr Stewart utilizes his years of litigation experience to navigate complex litigation in an effort to bring a resolution to cases which do not appear to be likely to settle via negotiation."

Audrey McFarlin Tolson headshot
Audrey Tolson

Mediation lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Other

"Jim is an outstanding mediator with a great reputation in the legal community. I can honestly endorse this lawyer's work without hesitation."

James Arthur Attwood headshot
James Attwood

Mediation lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim did an excellent job mediating a nursing home wrongful death matter for me. The issues were complex and both sides were entrenched. Jim worked hard to encourage the parties to reach a resolution. He communicated the parties' respective positions well. He also produced substantial movement from both sides when I did not expect much movement at all. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to mediate a personal injury matter."

Norman Richard Miller headshot
Norman Miller

Mediation lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jim for several years. I have used him as a mediator many times, both when I was an insurance defense attorney, and now as a plaintiff's attorney, and I can say, with doubt, that no one will work harder to get the parties to settle a case than will Jim. He has the rare ability to convince injured plaintiffs, as well as large insurance companies, that they are better off settling their case than to continue expensive and lengthy litigation. I would not hesitate to use Jim as a mediator in any of my cases."

Keith L. Lindsay headshot
Keith Lindsay

Mediation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jim for a number of years, both in his capacity as an advocate for injured plaintiffs, as well as in his role as a mediator. I have used Jim to mediate a number of cases over the years and have always found him to be a well prepared, and persuasive neutral, who gives both sides the benefit of his vast experience in an effort to resolve the matter before him. I endorse his work."

David W. Hibbert headshot
David Hibbert

Mediation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In his practice as an attorney, Mr. Stewart always brings a high degree of experience and expertise to his clients' representation. In his work as a mediator his perspective and problem solving is top notch. Without question, those participants that ignore his advice in that setting do so at their peril. Insurance company once refused his suggested mediated settlement, forcing the issues to trial, where a jury showed them the error of obstinance. I endorse this lawyer's work."

Andrew Speaker headshot
Andrew Speaker

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Jim for a number of years now. He is not only highly skilled, aggressive, and successful when it comes to helping his clients, but more importantly he truly cares. He personally works closely with his clients to ensure that they obtain the justice they deserve. I am happy to endorse this attorney's work."

Brian Scott Parker headshot
Brian Parker

Mediation lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim not only has an excellent reputation with Plaintiff and Defense lawyers as a mediatior but I have seen first hand how effective he is. I would recommend and use Jim without hesitation."

Troy Windel Marsh Jr. headshot
Troy Marsh

Litigation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim Stewart is highly respected by judges and fellow lawyers alike. I endorse this lawyer's work."

Scott Silver Cohen headshot
Scott Cohen

Mediation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"We have used Jim many times on resolving our personal injury cases with many successes. He is knowledgable, honest and a fantastic communicator. He is known to be straight forward and creative in resolving disputes. I endorse this lawyers work."

James Martin Roth headshot
James Roth

Mediation lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I first met Mr. Stewart several years ago at a legal seminar reagrding Mediation Practices. He was an excellent teacher and was very patient with the questions for the gallery. I gained much respect for Mr. Stewart and his Mediation practice during that seminar. I have since used him as a mediator on my firm's cases. I have been very impressed with his ability to 'sort through the personal feelings' and get to the root of the conflict. I represent exclusively injured Plaintiffs, but I feel Mr. Stewart is fair minded and would give each party a fair and unbiased opinion about their case and work towards a positive resolution. James (Jim) Stewart is one of the finest and fairest mediators I know and I would be proud to have him mediate a case for me anytime. James M. Roth THE ROTH FIRM, LLC -- ATLANTA, GEORGIA"

View All Endorsements
Thomas F. Brown II headshot
Thomas Brown

Workers compensation lawyer

Prakash Kumar D. Patel headshot
Prakash Patel

Personal injury lawyer

Daniel Adams Ragland headshot
Daniel Ragland

Personal injury lawyer

Dwayne Lamar Brown headshot
Dwayne Brown

Personal injury lawyer

Scott Mitchell Zahler headshot
Scott Zahler

Personal injury lawyer

Robert Neal Katz headshot
Robert Katz

Mediation lawyer

Audrey McFarlin Tolson headshot
Audrey Tolson

Medical malpractice lawyer

James Arthur Attwood headshot
James Attwood

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer

David E. Danda headshot
David Danda

Personal injury lawyer

Norman Richard Miller headshot
Norman Miller

Personal injury lawyer

Keith L. Lindsay headshot
Keith Lindsay

Personal injury lawyer

David W. Hibbert headshot
David Hibbert

Personal injury lawyer

Andrew Speaker headshot
Andrew Speaker

Mediation lawyer

Troy Windel Marsh Jr. headshot
Troy Marsh

Mediation lawyer

Scott Silver Cohen headshot
Scott Cohen

Mediation lawyer

Brian Scott Parker headshot
Brian Parker

Mediation lawyer

J. Matthew Dwyer Jr. headshot
J. Dwyer

Arbitration lawyer

James Martin Roth headshot
James Roth

Slip and fall accident lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Mediator/Arbitrator, BAY Mediation

1996 - 2008

Founding Mediator/Arbitrator, Henning Mediation

1987 - 2009

Attorney, Law Office of James G. Stewart

1980 - 1987

Partner, Malone & Stewart

1978 - 1979

, St. Paul Insurance Company

1974 - 1978

, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

Associations

2008 - Present

Georgia Academy of Mediators & Arbitrators

Member

1979 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Dispute Resolution Section

Committee Member

1979 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Special Member

1979 - Present

American Association for Justice (American Trial Lawyers of America)

Member

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Registered Neutral

Association for Conflict Resolution

Member

Atlanta Bar Association, Atlanta Dispute Resolution Section

Member

Education

1979

Woodrow Wilson College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Eastern Illinois University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

Trial & Error CLE Seminar

Professionalism in Mediation

2006

2006 Auto Torts Workshop

Make that phone call: How to Get the Most Money Out of your Case at Mediation

2005

2005 Auto Torts Workshop

Techniques on Mediating an Auto Case

2004

11th Annual ADR Institute and the 2004 Neutrals' Conference

Techniques of Experienced Mediators

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution