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Best HIE Lawyers in Atlanta, GA (2026)

To rank Atlanta HIE lawyers, this evidence-based 2026 list weighs their practice focus and published results, alongside client reviews and professional recognition.

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5 lawyers and firms

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The short answer

With its long practice history and published medical malpractice recoveries, Malone Law Medical Malpractice and Severe comes first on this list. Check the firm's birth injury work before you call. Ask who'd handle your child's file, including what you'd pay in fees and case costs. Before filing, address Georgia's deadline and expert affidavit requirement: our Georgia malpractice guide explains them.

At a glance

  1. 1Malone Law Medical Malpractice and SevereFree consultation4.7 out of 5
  2. 2The Moses FirmFree consultation5.0 out of 5
  3. 3Morgan & MorganFree consultation4.7 out of 5
  4. 4Moriarty Medical Malpractice LawyersFree consultation4.8 out of 5
  5. 5The Olson Law Firm, LLCFree consultation4.8 out of 5

Best HIE Lawyers in Atlanta

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  2. Malone Law Medical Malpractice and Severe logo1

    Malone Law Medical Malpractice and Severe

    4.712 Google reviewsRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 12 reviews

    Best for: Families seeking longstanding malpractice representation

    Since its founding in 1965, Malone Law Medical Malpractice and Severe has handled claims involving HIE and birth injuries. Among the firm's published malpractice results are a $25 million medical negligence recovery involving amputation in 2022 and a $25 million stroke result in 1999. Neither published recovery involved HIE.

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    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for its years of experience and the recognition it has earned.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

  3. The Moses Firm logo2

    The Moses Firm

    5.095 Google reviewsRated 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 95 reviews

    Best for: Birth injuries involving monitoring errors

    For families bringing HIE concerns to a lawyer, The Moses Firm publishes a birth injury settlement directly related to those concerns. Brain damage and cerebral palsy resulted from inadequate monitoring and medication errors in that case. HIE also appears on the firm's site.

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    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for the recognition it has earned and how much of its work is medical malpractice.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

  4. 3

    Morgan & Morgan

    4.79,784 Google reviewsRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 9784 reviews

    Best for: Delayed C-section injury claims

    After doctors delayed a needed C-section, the case produced a $37.8 million jury award in 2007 that Morgan & Morgan publishes. Severe brain injury left Brendan Dixon with lifelong disabilities. Although attorneys Armando Lauritano and Keith Carter represented the family in Hillsborough County rather than Atlanta, the case documents the firm's work involving brain injury related to delivery.

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    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for what its clients say and how much of its work is medical malpractice.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

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  6. Moriarty Medical Malpractice Lawyers logo4

    Moriarty Medical Malpractice Lawyers

    4.834 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 34 reviews

    Best for: Families prioritizing malpractice-focused representation

    Medical malpractice accounts for much of the work at Moriarty Medical Malpractice Lawyers. Alongside HIE, the firm's site discusses birth injuries and negligence in hospitals. Although that focus puts it on this list, the firm hasn't published case results.

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    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for how much of its work is medical malpractice and what its clients say.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

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    The Olson Law Firm, LLC

    4.824 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 24 reviews

    Best for: Birth and brain injury consultations

    The Olson Law Firm, LLC's clients say they felt listened to rather than dismissed. They describe reachable staff and clear explanations. Erik H. Olson handles a practice that lists medical malpractice and birth injuries, along with brain injury; the firm's site also addresses HIE.

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    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for how much of its work is medical malpractice and what its clients say.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

Where they are in Atlanta

A few minutes that might help

Questions about your own case?
How a malpractice claim usually moves in Georgia

  1. 1.Something went wrong

    Write down dates and names while they're fresh.

  2. 2.Get your records

    Ask for your full chart and test results.

  3. 3.Free case review

    A lawyer looks at what happened, free.

  4. 4.Medical opinion

    A doctor checks whether the care fell short.

  5. 5.File before the deadline

    Your lawyer starts the claim before the deadline.

  6. 6.Settlement or trial

    Many claims settle. Some go to a judge or jury.

Your deadline: 2 years from the injuryRead the Georgia law guide

Each step in more detail

  1. First review

    Give the lawyer the relevant dates while explaining what happened. You generally have 2 years from injury or death in Georgia, with a 5-year outer limit after the negligent act or omission. Different rules apply to children. Don't wait to ask about your child's deadline.

  2. Records and medical review

    Before the lawyer reviews the care, ask which medical records they need and how they'll review them. To file in Georgia, you need an expert affidavit naming at least one negligent act or omission and the facts supporting it. Before filing, address that affidavit requirement.

  3. Complaint and affidavit

    To start the lawsuit, you file a complaint, which must have the expert affidavit filed with it. If the filing deadline is within 10 days, Georgia lets the affidavit follow within 45 days. Have your lawyer check whether that exception applies.

  4. Case preparation

    Ask what your family would need to provide as you discuss what happens after filing. Among the listed firms' published outcomes are settlements and jury decisions. Because those results don't establish a usual timetable for an HIE claim, ask what moving your case forward would involve.

  5. Possible resolution

    As the listed firms' published cases show, a claim may end with either a settlement or a court outcome. Medical malpractice damages aren't capped under Georgia's rules. You can't use either fact to value a case or count on a recovery.

Malpractice claims in Atlanta: the rules that matter

The filing deadline in Georgia
  1. The clock startsOn the day of the injury
  2. Time to start a claim2 yearsMiss it and the claim is usually lost.
  3. At the very most5 yearsafter the treatment, with a few exceptions
Limits on damages in Georgia
  • Pain and sufferingCapped at $350,000
  • All damages togetherNo overall cap
  • Expert paperworkThe complaint must be filed with an expert affidavit naming at least one negligent act or omission and its factual basis.

Read the Georgia law guideWork out your own deadline

Local hospitals

Star ratings from CMS Care Compare. Look up a hospital

Filing deadline for most malpractice claims in Georgia
2 years
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Outer limit (statute of repose)
5 years
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Hospitals near Atlanta with a CMS star rating
6
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What a malpractice lawyer costs in Atlanta

  1. The first callOften free. Ask before you book.
  2. A written agreementThe share the lawyer takes, set out before work starts.
  3. If you recover moneyThe agreed share and the case costs come out of it.
  4. If the claim failsNo legal fee on a contingency agreement. Ask about costs.
Contingency is how Three listed firms say they work. If money is recovered, the lawyer takes a share; if the claim fails, there's no legal fee to pay. You can consult every listed firm for free. Beyond legal fees, case expenses can cover medical records and medical opinions, along with fees charged by the court. Who advances those expenses, and who ultimately pays them, isn't clear from the firms' stated terms. Before you sign, ask how expenses would be deducted and get the lawyer's recovery share in writing. If there's no recovery, find out what you'd owe, especially when the firm hasn't stated whether it works on contingency.

A free consultation is what all five listed firms offer. Contingency is also offered by Three of them.

What to bring to your first call

  • The date of injury or treatment, plus your child's birth date
  • Any medical records you already have, including the delivery notes
  • Which hospital and clinicians were involved, by name
  • What happened, written as a brief timeline
  • Information about ongoing care, along with your medical bills
  • Letters or messages you've received from the hospital or insurer
  • What you want to ask about fees and case costs, including who's handling your file

Questions to ask a lawyer

  1. 1Have you handled cases involving HIE or delivery-related brain injury, and which ones?
  2. 2Before you decide whether to take our case, who reviews the medical records?
  3. 3If we hire you, who's handling our file and calls?
  4. 4When do we need to file our child's claim?
  5. 5To meet Georgia's requirement, how would you arrange the expert affidavit?
  6. 6If we recover money, what percentage would you charge?
  7. 7If we recover nothing, who's responsible for case expenses?
  8. 8If you decline the case, what happens to our records?

Choosing an HIE lawyer in Atlanta

Start by checking how the firm handles injuries like your child's. HIE appears on every listed firm's site. But the published cases aren't alike: The Moses Firm describes a birth injury settlement involving inadequate monitoring and medication errors, whereas Morgan & Morgan publishes a delayed C-section verdict from Hillsborough County. When you ask about those cases, connect them to the care your family received.

Even a large malpractice recovery may not document an HIE result. Among Malone Law Medical Malpractice and Severe's published recoveries are substantial amputation and stroke cases. Although those cases show malpractice work, they don't show an outcome involving the same injury as your child's. When you ask for relevant case descriptions, keep in mind that a past result can't predict what your claim might recover.

Use the first conversation to check the fit

  1. Explain what happened

    Give the lawyer your child's age along with the injury date. You don't need to decide what was negligent, just use your notes to describe the delivery or treatment that concerns you. Find out which records the firm needs to review.

  2. Find out who takes responsibility

    Ask who would answer your calls and review the medical chart. Although other listed firms receive praise for updates, Morgan & Morgan's reviews include complaints about communication. When asking how you'll hear about decisions, include what happens if the firm turns down your case.

  3. Get the payment terms in writing

    You can get a free consultation at every listed firm. Paying for later representation is a separate question. Before agreeing, ask what share of a recovery the lawyer takes and who pays for medical opinions, including what you'd owe if your claim fails.

If someone promises a particular recovery or pressures you to sign before you understand the fees, be wary. You can't tell whether your care was negligent from a hospital's star rating, or from a firm's review score. Before committing, ask again if the lawyer hasn't explained how someone would review your records. This gives general information, not legal advice.

Questions people ask

Which Atlanta firm leads this HIE lawyer list?
First in this ranking is Malone Law Medical Malpractice and Severe. Founded in 1965, the firm discusses HIE on its site and publishes substantial recoveries from medical malpractice cases. Amputation and stroke, rather than HIE, account for those listed results. The Moses Firm follows on the list, with a published birth injury settlement involving errors in monitoring and medication.
How soon must we file a malpractice claim in Georgia?
You generally must file in Georgia within 2 years of injury or death, and no later than 5 years after the negligent act or omission. Different rules apply to children. Before assuming every family member's claim shares a deadline, ask a Georgia lawyer to explain how the dates apply to your situation.
Does a child with HIE have a different filing deadline?
If a child was injured before age 5, the deadline falls 2 years after the fifth birthday (age 7), and no claim is allowed after the tenth birthday. If the injury occurred at age 5 or older, adult rules apply, including the 5-year outer limit. Ask a Georgia lawyer to compare your child's dates with these rules.
What does Georgia require before a malpractice lawsuit can be filed?
To file the complaint, you must include an expert affidavit: a sworn statement identifying at least one negligent act or omission and the facts supporting it. If the deadline is within 10 days, a timing exception lets you submit the affidavit within 45 days afterward. Find out how the lawyer would get the medical review and affidavit arranged.
Can we speak to an Atlanta HIE lawyer without paying for the first consultation?
You won't pay for the first consultation, according to all five listed firms. Along with Morgan & Morgan, Malone Law Medical Malpractice and Severe and The Moses Firm say they work on contingency. Even with a free conversation, representation terms remain unsettled. Before you sign, find out who pays case expenses and what the lawyer charges.
How long does an HIE malpractice claim take?
You won't find a usual length for an HIE case established by these listed firms. Before filing, ask what needs to happen, including what could affect the case's progress afterward. That's separate from the filing deadline. Neither published settlements nor verdicts predict your family's timetable, and you can't tell from Georgia's deadline how long resolving the case will take.
Is there a limit on medical malpractice damages in Georgia?
Medical malpractice damages aren't subject to caps enforced by Georgia. Although its rules don't put a capped amount on recovery, they don't tell you how much your claim is worth. You can't forecast recovery from past dollar results. Have a Georgia lawyer explain which losses could count in your family's case.
What should we do first if we suspect delivery care caused HIE?
Start by noting the delivery and treatment dates. Once you've gathered the records you have, contact a lawyer to discuss the deadline, including how the firm would review the care and arrange the required expert affidavit. Although The Moses Firm publishes a birth injury settlement involving monitoring, HIE also appears on the other listed firms' sites.
What if our loved one died after suspected medical negligence?
Death falls under Georgia's general malpractice filing rule. You must file within 2 years of injury or death, subject to the 5-year outer limit after the negligent act or omission. Wrongful death is among the practice areas the listed firms handle. To check who may bring a claim and when, ask a Georgia lawyer how the deadline applies.

Sources

  1. O.C.G.A. § 9-3-73, Application of disabilities to medical malpractice, RulesofCivilProcedure.com (statute text)
  2. Georgia Medical Malpractice Laws and Statutory Rules, AllLaw (Nolo)
  3. State Enactments of Selected Medical Liability Reforms (as of 8/27/2026), Medical Professional Liability Association
  4. Contributory Negligence/Comparative Fault Laws in All 50 States (updated 6/10/2026), Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C.
  5. Medical Liability/Malpractice Merit Affidavits and Expert Witnesses, National Conference of State Legislatures
  6. Hospital General Information, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  7. Malpractice Center methodology, Malpractice Center

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