William J. Hunter

Partner

(912) 236-3311
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William J. Hunter

(912) 236-3311bhunter@olivermaner.com

Practice Areas

Catastrophic Injury

Admissions

Georgia

U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia

U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit

Education

J.D., University of Arkansas, 2003 (magna cum laude)

B.A., Valdosta State University, 1999

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