hull barrett attorney - mike taylor
hull barrett attorney - mike taylor

Partner

F. Michael Taylor

Mike has 33 years of trial experience. He has tried close to 100 cases to verdict in the State and Federal Courts. His litigation experience early on was varied and included both criminal and civil matters. Over time, he added the defense of trucking cases to his practice, however, over the last 10 years his practice has primarily focused on the defense of healthcare providers.

Mike represents clients in cases related to general civil litigation, with an emphasis on medical malpractice defense. As a partner in our Augusta office, Mike’s practice focuses on representing hospitals, physicians, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes and other health care providers throughout Georgia and South Carolina. He also represents physicians before the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners in Georgia and The South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. Mike handles matters from pre-suit investigation through discovery and final judgment. Mike also handles comprehensive general insurance defense, including suits involving premises liability, breach of contract, construction , and automobile and trucking liability.

  • Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2023: Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • The Best Lawyers in America® – Personal Injury Litigation: Defendants (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024)
  • Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020, 2021
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants – Best Lawyers 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
    • Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants
    • Medical Malpractice Law- Defendants*

* Lawyers first time being listed for this category in Best Lawyers

  • “What Defense Attorneys Are Looking for in Medical Records”; AALNC Continuing Educational Presentation Avoiding Medical Malpractice: Be Proactive Not Reactive; Augusta, GA; March 2012.
  • “What Plaintiffs & Defense Lawyers Like & Don’t Like about Mediation & Mediators.” Dispute Resolution for Trial & Non-Trial Lawyers; May 2011.
  • “Sources of Impeachment Materials for Use in Examination of an Opposing Expert.” Georgia Foundations & Objections CLE Update; February 2011.
  • “Daubert Update: SB3 and Daubert Under the Federal Rules of Evidence”; Medical Malpractice Liability sponsored by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia; Amelia Island, Florida; November 2009.
  • “Your Medical Record Documentation: You’re in the Crosshairs – Kill or Cure?”; Continuing Medical Education Seminar sponsored by The Physicians Practice Group Risk Management Committee for faculty and residents of The Medical College of Georgia; November 2008.
  • “Deposition Testimony: A Survival Guide”; Continuing Medical Education Seminar; Sponsored by the Medical College of Georgia Physicians Practice Group; May 2008.
  • “Called to the Stand – You’re on Trial, a Mock Trial Presentation”; Continuing Medical Education Seminar Sponsored by the Medical College of Georgia Physicians Practice Group for faculty, staff and students of the Medical College of Georgia; November 2007.

Augusta, GA

TRUIST BUILDING (7TH FLOOR)
801 BROAD STREET AUGUSTA, GA 30901
OFFICE: 706.722.4481 | FAX: 706.722.9779
HOURS: 9:00AM-5:30PM

Appellate Practice

Construction Litigation

Health Care Law

Insurance Coverage

Medical Malpractice

Personal Injury & Torts

Professional Liability

Trucking Litigation

State Bar of Georgia

South Carolina Bar

American Bar Association

Atlanta Claims Association

Augusta Bar Association

Defense Research institute

Georgia Defense Lawyers Association

University of Georgia, 1981, B.A.

Mercer University School of Law, 1988, J.D. (cum laude)

11th Circuit Court of Appeals

S. District Courts for Southern District of Georgia

S. District Courts for Northern District of Georgia

S. District Court for Fourth Circuit

Georgia Supreme Court

Georgia Court of Appeals

Appellate Practice

Construction Litigation

Health Care Law

Insurance Coverage

Medical Malpractice

Personal Injury & Torts

Professional Liability

Trucking Litigation

State Bar of Georgia

South Carolina Bar

American Bar Association

Atlanta Claims Association

Augusta Bar Association

Defense Research institute

Georgia Defense Lawyers Association

University of Georgia, 1981, B.A.

Mercer University School of Law, 1988, J.D. (cum laude)

11th Circuit Court of Appeals

S. District Courts for Southern District of Georgia

S. District Courts for Northern District of Georgia

S. District Court for Fourth Circuit

Georgia Supreme Court

Georgia Court of Appeals

Augusta, GA

TRUIST BUILDING (7TH FLOOR)
801 BROAD STREET AUGUSTA, GA 30901
OFFICE: 706.722.4481 | FAX: 706.722.9779
HOURS: 9:00AM-5:30PM

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