Weathington Firm

Weathington Smith was formed in 2005 by attorneys who had a vision of a law firm populated by professionals who are not only well-regarded and experienced, but also client-centered. Although initially focusing on defense of healthcare professionals and institutions in malpractice suits, the firm now offers experienced representation to clients in a... broad range of legal areas outside of the healthcare context as well. Since its foundation, the firm has grown exponentially, both in terms of the number of attorneys and other professionals on staff, and in terms of the array of clients and litigation matters that the company handle. The company maintain the company's reputation as one of the premier medical malpractice defense firms in the State of Georgia. n addition to the company's attorneys, the company employ experienced physicians and nurses who assist in evaluating the company's cases and devising defense strategy. The company's attorneys also handle litigation in a number of other areas of the law, including: Defense of medical device manufacturers in suits alleging defective design, defective manufacturing, inadequate warnings, and illegal marketing. Defense of property owners and property managers in premises liability claims. Defense of employers against harassment, discrimination, and related claims. Representation of clients in contract breach, restrictive covenant, and other corporate disputes. The firm enjoys an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, which means that peers in the legal community have given the company the highest rating available for both competency and professionalism. Individual attorneys within the firm have been named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Georgia Super Lawyers Magazine, and Paul Weathington has been elected as a Diplomate by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys.Read More