William J. Hunter
William (Bill) J. Hunter, Partner, focuses exclusively in the areas of trial work and litigation. Over the past several years, he has successfully represented plaintiffs who were severely injured or killed in cases against product manufacturers, medical device manufacturers, trucking companies and large industrial or construction companies. Many of these cases involved explosions or other complicated mechanisms of injury, including the catastrophic failure of equipment. Mr. Hunter also regularly defends physicians in Savannah and across South Georgia who are sued for medical malpractice. In addition to cases involving injuries, Mr. Hunter does trial work related to serious business disputes, including business litigation claims related to the misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duties, and other complex business subjects.
Professional Associations
State Bar of Georgia
Savannah Bar Association
ABOTA
Certified Agent - NBPA
American Association for Justice
Honors and Awards
Fulton Daily Report "On the Rise Lawyers Under 40 in Georgia "
Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" Plaintiff's Personal Injury
Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" Medical Malpractice Defense
Pro Bono Activities
Union Mission Board of Directors, President, and Executive Committee, a nonprofit leading the fight against homelessness in the Greater Savannah area.
Compassionate Release Project- Utilizing the First Step Act to Obtain the Release of Non-Violent Drug Offenders