Lawyer James B. Hiers, Jr., graduated from Northwestern University; Mercer University, A.B., 1950 Emory University, J.D., 1958, is now employed by Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP at 1355 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30309.

While being a member of State Bar of Georgia (Chairman, Section on Workers' Compensation, 1977-1978; Chairman, Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution, 1995-1996); American Bar Association (Vice-Chairman, Committee on Products Liability, 1987-1989; Senior Vice Chairman, Committee on Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability, 1984-1988; Section of Tort and Insurance Practice); Defense Attorneys of Georgia; Trial Attorneys of America; Defense Research Institute (State Chairman, 1977-1982; Chairman, Law Institute, 1995-2000; Member: Board of Directors, 1984-1987); Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel (Vice President, 1975-1976, 1977-1978; Secretary-Treasurer, 1981-1982; Executive Vice President and President-Elect, 1982-1989; President, 1983-1984; Chairman, Board of Directors, 1984-1985); Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel Foundation (President, 1993-2001); International Associ, James B. Hiers, Jr. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James B. Hiers, Jr. as your lawyer, you should consider whether James B. Hiers, Jr. offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James B. Hiers, Jr. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James B. Hiers, Jr.'s office is located at Atlanta, GA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

James B. Hiers, Jr. has been admitted in 1956, Georgia. His or her practice areas include Products Liability; Medical Devices Law; Toxic Substances Law; Insurance Coverage Law; Workers' Compensation; Commercial Litigation; Alternative Dispute Resolution.

James B. Hiers, Jr.'s college and law school education includes Northwestern University; Mercer University, A.B., 1950, Emory University, J.D., 1958. Other biographical background includes Blue Key. Member, Editorial Board, Mercer Law Review. Co-Author: "Georgia Workers' Compensation Law and Practice," The Harrison Company, 1981, 2nd Ed., 1988, 3rd Ed. 1995, 4th Ed. 1999; "How to Defend Against Testimony of Psychiatrists and Psychologists in Civil Cases," Defense Research Institute Monogram, 1987, 1994. Co-author: "Brain Damage Claims: Coping with Neuropsychological Evidence," Law Psychology Press, 1991, 2 Vols. President, Southeastern Claim Executives Association, 1958-1959.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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