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5.0 /5.0
7 Client Reviews
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Hubert E. Hamilton III
also known as Hubert E. Hamilton, Hu Hamilton
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About Hubert
Biography
During his 46 years as a trial lawyer, Hubert E. Hamilton, now retired from the practice of law, obtained millions and millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for severely injured clients and their families. The Hamilton Firm's mission is to provide high quality, effective legal representation to accident victims in cases involving catastrophic or serious injury, disability and wrongful death, including truck wrecks, bus wrecks and other crashes involving commercial motor vehicles, car wrecks, construction site accidents, industrial accidents and other serious workplace injuries, as well as injuries arising from defective products and unsafe premises, emphasizing personal attention and service to our clients and their families.
Hubert Hamilton was a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist (certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy), licensed in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina, representing clients throughout the country.
Hubert Hamilton was recognized as one of the top Plaintiff's Personal Injury lawyers in Tennessee by Mid-South Super Lawyers, and is also recognized as one of the top Plaintiff's Personal Injury lawyers in Georgia by Georgia Super Lawyers.
Hubert Hamilton was "AV Preeminent Peer Review 5.0 out of 5" rated by Martindale-Hubble, the leading peer based lawyer rating service:
"AV® Preeminent ™ and BV® Distinguished™ are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies."
Serious Lawyers for Serious Cases: Top Rated Personal Injury Attorneys.
We can help bring real quality of life improvements to victims of traumatic brain injury. Call us.
If an accident was not your fault, you may be able to obtain financial compensation. Call us.
For a serious trucking accident, get an experienced trucking lawyer. Experience matters.
A wrongful death can have devastating emotional and financial impact for the family. Call for help.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Trucking Accident
50%
44 years
Personal Injury
30%
49 years
Brain Injury
10%
41 years
Wrongful Death
10%
44 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-45%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 49 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 7 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 38 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
The Hamilton Firm LLC
(423) 634-0874
Fax
2401 Broad Street, Suite 102, Chattanooga, TN, 37408
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Hubert E. Hamilton III's Reviews
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Posted by Clayton | March 19, 2014
Satisfied Client
Mr. Hamilton helped me a lot, was very professional, always answered my questions. I am very pleased with the results of my case.
Posted by Erika | November 5, 2013
Injury
Hugh exhibited an extensive knowledge and much confidence in the area pertaining to our case. He was happy to answer any questions and very patient. I feel he was always available and more than happy to explain step by step what to expect. I felt confident in his ability to represent us. We have the ...
Hubert E. Hamilton III's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Hubert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Hamilton has earned a reputation as a thorough and successful advocate for his clients. I strongly recommend Mr. Hamilton."
"Hu Hamilton is a preeminent persobal injury lawyer for difficult complex cases in the Chattanooga and northwest Georgia area."
"Hu is an excellent attorney. He is a great advocate for his clients. I tried a case against him and he represented his client with great skill and knowledge. However, he was also always very professional and easy to deal with. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal work in any personal injury case."
"I have known HU Hamilton for 40 years, beginning when we started law school together. Since law school I have had the opportunity to observe Hu's many successes as a hard working competent trial lawyer who fights tirelessly for his clients in a professional and dignified way. I wholeheartedly recommend him as one of the finest lawyers in North Georgia."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"You will not find a better, more knowledgeable, more diligent attorney than Hu Hamilton. If you have a Tennessee case, Hu is an excellent choice for co-counsel."
"After I resolved my client's workers' compensation claim, I referred my client to Hubert Hamilton (Hugh) to pursue the personal injury against the responsible parties in Georgia. Hugh achieved an EXCELLENT result for my client and all concerned. If I, as an attorney, had a personal injury and needed an attorney, I would definitely use Hugh."
"I endorse this lawyer and recommend him for Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation cases."
"Dedicated, compassionate, zealous, indefatigable - a true trial lawyer."
John Chandler
Trucking accident lawyer
J. Cook
Personal injury lawyer
Eugene Brooks
Personal injury lawyer
Gerald Davidson
Personal injury lawyer
Robert Cowan
Mediation lawyer
Jason Lee
Litigation lawyer
Annette Kelley
Personal injury lawyer
McCracken Poston
Criminal defense lawyer
Kenneth Shigley
Trucking accident lawyer
Thomas Ashenden
Personal injury lawyer
Patrick Cruise
Personal injury lawyer
Spence Johnson
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Georgia Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers
2011
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1998 - 2022
Trial Lawyer, The Hamilton Firm LLC
1979 - 1997
Partner, Bennett & Hamilton
1976 - 1979
Trial Lawyer, Hubert E. Hamilton
Associations
American Association for Justice
Member
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Sheila McCurry vs. World Information Systems, LLC, et al. Case File No.: 33-519-III, Cocke Circuit Court
Settled
Carter Palmer v. Starlight Logistic Services, Inc., Case No. 2:14-CV-15, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee.
Settled
Darlene Morgan v. Candace Nanette Charping, 16-SV-055, Bryan State Court, Georgia
Settled
Stevens v. Derby Industries, Henry State Court
Settled
Arch Chemical Fire Case Settled for Confidential Sums
Settled
Thomas L. Cates & Erika R. Cates v. Babb Lumber Company, Catoosa Superior Court, 2012-SU-CV-1692.
Settled at mediation for $500,000.
Pierce v. Lookout Property Management, Catoosa Superior Court
Settled for Confidential Amount
Phyllis A. Bradley v. Toys “R” Us – Delaware, Inc.
Verdict of $40,651.78 for the Plaintiff
Beck v. FM Global, et al, Case No. 11VS184780C, Fulton State Court, Atlanta, Georgia
Settled for Confidential Amount
Norma O'Neal v. Nationwide Insurance Co.
Verdict for the Plaintiff totaling $784,676.65
Michael Nordone v. RSB Logistics, No: 4:08-cv-2-HLM, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia.
$1,100,000 Settlement
Currie v. Farmer
$792,500 Jury Verdict for Plaintiff
Silicone Breast Implant Cases
Dozens and dozens of successful settlements
State Board of Workers Compensation
Settled
Parajuli v. Choo-Choo Waffles LLC, Case No. 16-C-05989-4, Gwinnett State Court
Confidential
Darlene Morgan v. Candace Nanette Charping, 16-SV-055, Bryan State Court.
Settled
Georgia Workers Comp Case Settled for $1.4 Million
Settled
Georgia Workers Comp Case
Settled
Education
1976
Mercer University-W. George L.S.
J.D.
1973
Vanderbilt University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2014
Webinar
MSA's and Settling Future Medical in Tennessee Workers Compensation Cases
2013
Catastrophic Commercial Vehicle Cases Seminar
Taking Advantage of Apportionment of Fault and Avoid the Pitfalls of Non-Party Fault in Trucking Cases
2013
Annual Convention & Seminar
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - Apportionment of Damages in Trucking Cases
2012
Advanced Workers' Compensation Seminar
Comparing Georgia and Tennessee Workers' Compensation
2008
Technology Workshop
CaseMap and TextMap in Plaintiff’s Practice
2005
Practicing Law After SB3
It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again!
2002
Nuts and Bolts Workers Compensation” Seminar
Co-Chair
1994
Seminar
Identifying Issues and Building a Winning Case, Start at the Very Beginning – Don’t wreck your case by forgetting the fundamentals, case intake, investigation and discovery
1991
Life After No-Fault,
The Unholy Triumvirate: Collateral Source, Set-Off and Subrogation
1988
Proof of Liability and Damages
Slip and Fall – Getting the Six Figure Verdict
1987
Fall Workshop
Practical Approaches to Tort Reform
1986
Annual Seminar and Convention
Drunk Driving: Third Party Liability
Publications
2020
The Tennessee Trial Lawyer Magazine
Should a Truck Wreck Case Be Handled Like a Car Wreck Case?
2019
The Tennessee Trial Lawyer
How to Properly Prepare Your Personal Injury Client to Testify
2015
Trial Talk (Colorado Trial Lawyers Association)
Preparing Your Personal Injury Client to Testify
2015
Idaho Trial Lawyers Association Journal
Preparing Your Personal Client to Testify
2014
The Verdict, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Preparing Your Personal Injury Client to Testify
1992
The Verdict, Journal of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Collateral Source Battle Still Not Over
1990
The Verdict, Journal of Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Challenges to Collateral Source Disclosure Pending Before Supreme Court
1988
The Verdict, Journal of Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Collateral Source Disclosure – Trial Practice Ideas and Suggestions
Activity
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