team-member

James Painter

Augusta, GA

Licensed for 27 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Litigation

Language

English

About

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.

Practices Areas

Litigation

Medical Malpractice

Language

English

Contact

Brennan Wasden & Painter, LLC801 Broad StreetSuite 501Augusta, GA, 30901801 Broad StreetSuite 501Suite 501Augusta, GA, 30901

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Louis
June 6, 2016

Mr Painter has represented my organization on multiple occasions. Each time he has done his homework extremely well and worked very effectively to bring resolution to the matters at hand. Mr Painter is very knowledgeable in his fields of practice, an insightful and quick thinker and a consummate professional. I give him and his firm my highest recommendation.

Melissa
June 2, 2016

Jim was very supportive and understanding from the beginning. Going through my first med malpractice case was very distressing but he made the process much easier. He has a lot of medical knowledge, he is organized and logical, readily available and your biggest advocate.

anonymous
May 31, 2016

Mr. Painter has worked on two cases for me, both of which were ultimately dismissed due to his tireless efforts. I would recommend him without reservation.

JC
May 25, 2016

Jim was extremely professional and friendly throughout the entirety of the case. He made me feel like a priority and was thorough in all of his research. I always felt confident in his abilities. He and his team were always easily accessible and answered any questions thoroughly and in a way I could understand.

anonymous
May 24, 2016

Mr. Painter was thoroughly aware of all facets of the case. He understood my thoughts and decisions in my care of my patient and answered my questions patiently. That he was experienced was clear to me and was accessible. I felt very comfortable with Mr. Painter

BG
May 24, 2016

I have worked with Jim Painter on medical malpractices cases for many years. Jim is always professional and available to his clients. His vast depth of knowledge and experience allows him to focus on the important details of each case to obtain the best outcome possible. I have complete confidence in Jim and his team. He is my only choice for medical malpractice defense.

Jon
June 16, 2011

Jim Painter is a very sharp attorney whose attention to detail gives him the advantage in litigation. I have been impressed with his ability to quickly master complex issues and move cases forward. He surrounds himself with a talented team of lawyers and support staff who work together to assure each case is thoroughly prepared. I watched Jim try a high exposure case in federal court, and it was a pleasure to watch his finely honed trial skills in action. The case eneded with a verdict in favor of his client. I look forward to working with Jim again in the future.

E.S.R.
June 14, 2011

This is an experienced and seasoned litigator that continually achieves fabulous results for his clients. On multiple occasions, this lawyer has discovered pertinent hidden facts that were missed by other experienced attorneys representing co defendants in the same complex cases, that would later provide dismissals for his respective clients. Furthermore, should one need to proceed to trial to defend their position, one could not be in more capable hands. The continuous and unrivaled success can not be disputed.

Paul FIscher MD
June 14, 2011

Mr Painter was the lead lawyer on the defense team for a malpractice case against me 2 years ago. He is tireless, smart, organized, attentive to detail, and excellent on court room strategy. He made it possible for me to contribute my medical expertise to the case, which both made the case stronger and helped me to feel a part of my defense. I would rehire him in a minute if I am ever faced with another malpractice claim. We won the case by jury verdict!

anonymous
June 13, 2011

Jim Painter is an outstanding lawyer. As a lawyer tasked with hiring counsel and working with them in the represention of my enterprise's interests, I routinely deal with a number of excellent attorneys throughout this region. Jim Painter stands out as a example of true professionalism: he brings to bear on each project a fierce dedication, and a patient and thourough focus on detail which enables him systematically dismantle the vulnerable aspects of opponents' cases. I have never seen any lawyer prepare a case more thoroughly. So long as he is available, I cannot imagine proceeding into high stakes medical malpractice litigation without having retained Jim to represent us.

Louis
June 6, 2016

Mr Painter has represented my organization on multiple occasions. Each time he has done his homework extremely well and worked very effectively to bring resolution to the matters at hand. Mr Painter is very knowledgeable in his fields of practice, an insightful and quick thinker and a consummate professional. I give him and his firm my highest recommendation.

Melissa
June 2, 2016

Jim was very supportive and understanding from the beginning. Going through my first med malpractice case was very distressing but he made the process much easier. He has a lot of medical knowledge, he is organized and logical, readily available and your biggest advocate.

anonymous
May 31, 2016

Mr. Painter has worked on two cases for me, both of which were ultimately dismissed due to his tireless efforts. I would recommend him without reservation.

JC
May 25, 2016

Jim was extremely professional and friendly throughout the entirety of the case. He made me feel like a priority and was thorough in all of his research. I always felt confident in his abilities. He and his team were always easily accessible and answered any questions thoroughly and in a way I could understand.

anonymous
May 24, 2016

Mr. Painter was thoroughly aware of all facets of the case. He understood my thoughts and decisions in my care of my patient and answered my questions patiently. That he was experienced was clear to me and was accessible. I felt very comfortable with Mr. Painter

BG
May 24, 2016

I have worked with Jim Painter on medical malpractices cases for many years. Jim is always professional and available to his clients. His vast depth of knowledge and experience allows him to focus on the important details of each case to obtain the best outcome possible. I have complete confidence in Jim and his team. He is my only choice for medical malpractice defense.

Jon
June 16, 2011

Jim Painter is a very sharp attorney whose attention to detail gives him the advantage in litigation. I have been impressed with his ability to quickly master complex issues and move cases forward. He surrounds himself with a talented team of lawyers and support staff who work together to assure each case is thoroughly prepared. I watched Jim try a high exposure case in federal court, and it was a pleasure to watch his finely honed trial skills in action. The case eneded with a verdict in favor of his client. I look forward to working with Jim again in the future.

E.S.R.
June 14, 2011

This is an experienced and seasoned litigator that continually achieves fabulous results for his clients. On multiple occasions, this lawyer has discovered pertinent hidden facts that were missed by other experienced attorneys representing co defendants in the same complex cases, that would later provide dismissals for his respective clients. Furthermore, should one need to proceed to trial to defend their position, one could not be in more capable hands. The continuous and unrivaled success can not be disputed.

Paul FIscher MD
June 14, 2011

Mr Painter was the lead lawyer on the defense team for a malpractice case against me 2 years ago. He is tireless, smart, organized, attentive to detail, and excellent on court room strategy. He made it possible for me to contribute my medical expertise to the case, which both made the case stronger and helped me to feel a part of my defense. I would rehire him in a minute if I am ever faced with another malpractice claim. We won the case by jury verdict!

anonymous
June 13, 2011

Jim Painter is an outstanding lawyer. As a lawyer tasked with hiring counsel and working with them in the represention of my enterprise's interests, I routinely deal with a number of excellent attorneys throughout this region. Jim Painter stands out as a example of true professionalism: he brings to bear on each project a fierce dedication, and a patient and thourough focus on detail which enables him systematically dismantle the vulnerable aspects of opponents' cases. I have never seen any lawyer prepare a case more thoroughly. So long as he is available, I cannot imagine proceeding into high stakes medical malpractice litigation without having retained Jim to represent us.

Louis
June 6, 2016

Mr Painter has represented my organization on multiple occasions. Each time he has done his homework extremely well and worked very effectively to bring resolution to the matters at hand. Mr Painter is very knowledgeable in his fields of practice, an insightful and quick thinker and a consummate professional. I give him and his firm my highest recommendation.

Melissa
June 2, 2016

Jim was very supportive and understanding from the beginning. Going through my first med malpractice case was very distressing but he made the process much easier. He has a lot of medical knowledge, he is organized and logical, readily available and your biggest advocate.

anonymous
May 31, 2016

Mr. Painter has worked on two cases for me, both of which were ultimately dismissed due to his tireless efforts. I would recommend him without reservation.

JC
May 25, 2016

Jim was extremely professional and friendly throughout the entirety of the case. He made me feel like a priority and was thorough in all of his research. I always felt confident in his abilities. He and his team were always easily accessible and answered any questions thoroughly and in a way I could understand.

anonymous
May 24, 2016

Mr. Painter was thoroughly aware of all facets of the case. He understood my thoughts and decisions in my care of my patient and answered my questions patiently. That he was experienced was clear to me and was accessible. I felt very comfortable with Mr. Painter

BG
May 24, 2016

I have worked with Jim Painter on medical malpractices cases for many years. Jim is always professional and available to his clients. His vast depth of knowledge and experience allows him to focus on the important details of each case to obtain the best outcome possible. I have complete confidence in Jim and his team. He is my only choice for medical malpractice defense.

Jon
June 16, 2011

Jim Painter is a very sharp attorney whose attention to detail gives him the advantage in litigation. I have been impressed with his ability to quickly master complex issues and move cases forward. He surrounds himself with a talented team of lawyers and support staff who work together to assure each case is thoroughly prepared. I watched Jim try a high exposure case in federal court, and it was a pleasure to watch his finely honed trial skills in action. The case eneded with a verdict in favor of his client. I look forward to working with Jim again in the future.

E.S.R.
June 14, 2011

This is an experienced and seasoned litigator that continually achieves fabulous results for his clients. On multiple occasions, this lawyer has discovered pertinent hidden facts that were missed by other experienced attorneys representing co defendants in the same complex cases, that would later provide dismissals for his respective clients. Furthermore, should one need to proceed to trial to defend their position, one could not be in more capable hands. The continuous and unrivaled success can not be disputed.

Paul FIscher MD
June 14, 2011

Mr Painter was the lead lawyer on the defense team for a malpractice case against me 2 years ago. He is tireless, smart, organized, attentive to detail, and excellent on court room strategy. He made it possible for me to contribute my medical expertise to the case, which both made the case stronger and helped me to feel a part of my defense. I would rehire him in a minute if I am ever faced with another malpractice claim. We won the case by jury verdict!

anonymous
June 13, 2011

Jim Painter is an outstanding lawyer. As a lawyer tasked with hiring counsel and working with them in the represention of my enterprise's interests, I routinely deal with a number of excellent attorneys throughout this region. Jim Painter stands out as a example of true professionalism: he brings to bear on each project a fierce dedication, and a patient and thourough focus on detail which enables him systematically dismantle the vulnerable aspects of opponents' cases. I have never seen any lawyer prepare a case more thoroughly. So long as he is available, I cannot imagine proceeding into high stakes medical malpractice litigation without having retained Jim to represent us.