F. Michael Taylor

Experience 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. Background Mike represents clients in cases related to general civil litigation, with an emphasis on medical malpractice defense. As a partner in our Augusta office, Mikes 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. Awards Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants - Best Lawyers in America , 2010 - 2025 Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - Best Lawyers in America , 2010 - 2025 Speeches/Publications 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 & Dont 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: Youre 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 - Youre 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. Attorney Video http:// /