James B. Matthews III

James B. Matthews III

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 42 years

Litigation Lawyer at Athens, GA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Defective and Dangerous Products, Trucking Accident ... +2 more

440 College Ave, Suite 320, Athens, GA

About James

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 20%

all types of civil litigation, including medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, pharmaceutical and drug devices, truck accidents, etc.

43 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 42 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1983

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Blasingame, Burch, Garrard, Ashley, P.C.

440 College Ave, Suite 320, Athens, GA, 30601

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James B. Matthews III's Reviews

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Posted by Paul | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Defective and Dangerous Products

Elite trial lawyer

We referred 30 complex product liability cases to Mr. Matthews which he successfully prosecuted in federal court. He is an elite trial lawyer and has my upmost confidence.

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James B. Matthews III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Branch

Litigation lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim Matthews is one of the best trial lawyers around. His successes in the courtroom are numerous, but he maintains such a degree of humility that you would never know of his vast successes. It is an honor to talk to him about trial strategy and hear his opinions. I strongly endorse Jim Matthews."

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Craig Avery

Litigation lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There is a select group of trial lawyers that enters a courtroom with a command of the facts, command of the law, command of the courtroom, and the ability to captivate a jury. I wholeheartedly endorse Jim Matthews because he is most assuredly a member of that select group."

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Colin Moriarty

Litigation lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jim's track record speaks for itself. He is a top-tier litigator, and is an attorney who I endorse without hesitation."

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John Day

Medical malpractice lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jim is a very experienced trial lawyer readily able to help those who need a personal injury or wrongful death lawyer. We tried a medical negligence case together over 20 years ago and continue to work together on complex matters. He will do what it takes to prepare a case and has the ability to try cases that need to be tried. He is one of a handful of lawyers I know that I would hire to be my lawyer if the need arose."

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John Suthers

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I wholeheartedly endorse Jim Matthews. He is a great lawyer, especially in matters involving medical negligence and defective medical products. John Suthers Suthers Law Firm Savannah, GA"

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John Steel

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Best lawyer in the state."

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Craig Avery

Personal injury lawyer

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Colin Moriarty

Personal injury lawyer

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Joshua Branch

Personal injury lawyer

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Paul Farrell

Litigation lawyer

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John Suthers

Personal injury lawyer

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John Day

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Georgia's Legal Elite, Georgia Trend magazine

2009

Georgia Super Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine

2008

Best Lawyers In America, Best Lawyers in America

2007

Best Lawyers In America, Best Lawyers in America

2006

Best Lawyers In America, Best Lawyers in America

2005

Best Lawyers In America, Best Lawyers in America

2004

Best Lawyers In America, Best Lawyers in America

2003

Best Lawyers In America, Best Lawyers in America

2002

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2001

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2000

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

1999

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

1995 - Present

partner, Matthews, Steel & Moss, LLP

Associations

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Georgia

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Southern Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Judicature Society

Member

1990 - 2008

American Association for Justice

Member

Education

1983

University of Georgia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Georgia Southern University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

Medical Malpractice

Screening Surgical Malpractice Cases: Ethical Considerations

2008

Medical Malpractice

Common Mistakes Made by Lawyers Who Handle Med Mal Cases

Publications

2004

Tort Source Medical Malpractice: Getting Ready to Depose the Defendant Doctor

2000

Gravenstein, et al., Clinical Anesthesia Practice Medicolegal Issues and Concerns

Languages

English

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