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James Vance Painter
also known as Jim Painter
About James
Biography
Jim practices in the area of general civil litigation, with an emphasis on medical malpractice defense. Managing partner of our Augusta office, Jim’s practice focuses on representing hospitals, physicians, nursing homes and other health care providers throughout Georgia and South Carolina. From pre-suit investigation through final judgment, Jim has obtained numerous medical malpractice defense verdicts in State and Federal Courts. He also handles comprehensive general insurance defense, including suits involving allegations of premises liability, product liability, defamation, breach of contract, worker’s compensation, and automobile and trucking liability.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
90%
32 years
Litigation
5%
32 years
Insurance
3%
32 years
Defective and Dangerous Products
2%
32 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 17 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in South Carolina for 28 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 31 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Brennan Wasden & Painter, LLC
801 Broad Street, Suite 501, Augusta, GA, 30901
Brennan Wasden & Painter, LLC
801 Broad Street, Suite 501, Augusta, GA, 30901
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Experience
Honors
2014
Augusta: Medical Malpractice Law - "Lawyer of the Year", Best Lawyers in America
2013
Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice, Georgia Super Lawyers
2012
Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice, Georgia Super Lawyers
2011
Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice, Georgia Super Lawyers
2006
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
N/A
Medical Malpractice Law, Best Lawyers in America
N/A
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Diplomate, Medical Professional Liability, The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Brennan Wasden & Painter, LLC
2011 - Present
Partner, Hull Barrett, PC
1997 - 2003
Partner, Brennan & Wasden
1994 - 1997
Associate, Brennan & Wasden
1993 - 1994
Associate, Dennis Peter Helmreich
Associations
State Bar of Georgia, Health Law Section
Member
Augusta Bar Association
Member
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
Member
American Bar Association
Co-Chair for Medical Malpractice Sub-Committee
American Bar Association, Health Law Section
Member
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Augusta Sports Council
Board of Directors
South Carolina Bar, Health Care Law Section
Member
New York State Bar Association
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
Defense Research Institute
State Bar of Georgia, Tort and Insurance Practice Section
Sample of Legal Cases
James V. Painter Successfully Defends Hull Barrett's Clients in Medical Negligence Claims
Obtained dismissals without payment for clients
James V. Painter Obtain Summary Judgments
Obtained summary judgments on behalf of clients
Education
1994
University of Georgia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
State University of New York at Buffalo
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
Georgia State Bar Mid Year Meeting
"Handling Experts-Yours and Your Opponent's"
2012
Trial Skills
"Building Your Civil Trial Skills"
2012
Richmond County Medical Society Continuing Medical Education
"Malpractice Suits"
2012
Continuing Legal Education Dispute Resolution for Trial and Non-Trial Lawyers
"What Plaintiffs' and Defense Lawyers Like and Don't Like About Mediation and Mediators"
2011
James B. Hudson Nephrology Update and Annual Meeting
"How to Avoid Malpractice Suits: Legal & Ethical Issues in Nephrology"
2011
Family Practice Physician Presentation
How to Fire Patients and Deal with Drug Seaking Patients while Protecting Yourself
2008
Continuing Medical Education Seminar at The Medical College of Georgia Grand Rounds
"Your Medical Record Documentation: You’re in the Crosshairs – Kill or Cure?”
2008
Continuing Legal Education
"Sources of Impeachment Materials for use in the Examination of an Opposing Expert”
2007
Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 23rd Annual Medical Malpractice Institute
Resources for Impeachment of Experts
2007
Continuing Medical Education Seminar
Called to the Stand - You’re on Trial, a Mock Trial Presentation
2006
Continuing Medical Education Seminar
How to Avoid Malpractice Suits
Publications
2011
American Bar Association's Health Law Litigation Volume 9, Number 2
"Deposition and Trial Testimony in 'Med Mal' Litigation: A Survival Guide For Young Lawyers and Their Clients."
2010
American Bar Association's Health Law Litigation, Volume 9, Number 1
"Expertly Impeaching the Medical Expert."
2008
Georgia Defense Lawyer’s Association Journal
“The Impact of O.C.G.A. § 24-9-67.1 in Medical Malpractice Cases. “
1996
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association Journal
Recent Developments In Georgia Premises Liability Law, Criminal Liability Cases