Hall Booth Smith, P.C.

05/21/2026

A major new Florida workers’ compensation decision could significantly reshape how statute of limitations defenses are evaluated and asserted in claims handling and litigation.

In a recent blog post, Of Counsel Rayford H. Taylor analyzes the First District Court of Appeal’s en banc decision in Estes v. Palm Beach County School District and its potentially far-reaching implications for employers, carriers, adjusters, and defense counsel.

The ruling reinterprets Florida’s workers’ compensation statute of limitations framework in a way that may require carriers to effectively maintain “two clocks” on every claim, dramatically changing how limitation periods are calculated and preserved.

Read the full analysis here: https://bit.ly/4dsWvwG

05/14/2026

Two of our Charleston office partners have been recognized in the 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers lists. Derek M. Newberry and M. Shanter Chaparro have both been named to the 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers lists for Construction Litigation with Derek recognized as a Super Lawyer and Shanter as a Rising Star.

These honors reflect their experience handling complex construction-related disputes and their continued commitment to delivering strong results for clients.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4eryVTk

05/12/2026

What you do in the first hours of a workers’ comp claim can make all the difference.

Join HBS Partners Fred Hubbs and Lissa F. Klein on Wednesday, May 13 at 10:00 AM EST / 9:00 AM CST for a practical webinar:
Navigating a Workers’ Comp Claim: Do’s and Don’ts - Make the right moves early, or pay for it later.

From warehouse incidents to delivery-related injuries, this session will walk through real-world examples of claims that went right, and wrong, along with actionable guidance to help you:

Support injured employees effectively
Reduce costs and delays
Keep claims from escalating

Register here: https://bit.ly/4uqdUx4

05/11/2026

Charles A. Dorminy, Partner in the Brunswick office of HBS, will be speaking on a panel focused on reproductive law issues at the 2026 Annual Conference hosted by the Georgia Society for Healthcare Risk Management (GSHRM), taking place May 13–15 at The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort.

The annual GSHRM conference brings together healthcare risk management professionals, attorneys, insurers, healthcare providers, and industry leaders from across Georgia for education, collaboration, and discussions surrounding emerging issues impacting healthcare organizations and patient care.

Register for the GSHRM Conference here: https://bit.ly/3OyU1Vn

05/07/2026

This article on Law.com highlights a broader trend in Atlanta’s legal market and it’s especially rewarding to see Hall Booth Smith, P.C. among those leading the way in attorney headcount growth. As nearly half of Am Law 200 firms in Atlanta expanded in 2025, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. stood out with one of the largest increases in lawyers, reflecting both strong client demand and intentional growth across practice areas.

https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2026/05/01/nearly-half-of-big-law-firms-in-atlanta-grew-local-lawyer-head-counts-in-2025/

Smaller groups of firms stayed the same size or dropped in head count. Data shows lateral group moves had big impacts on firm growth patterns in Atlanta throughout the year.

05/05/2026

When employment law issues intersect with credentialing and privileging, PLPs can find themselves navigating high-stakes situations.

Join Augusta Partner Robin Daitch on May 12 for the next session in the Team Med Global, LLC Legal Bond Season 3 webinar series: “Blurred Lines: Employment Law in Credentialing & Privileging.”

This program will explore how disciplinary actions, discrimination claims, and termination disputes can intersect with provider lifecycle responsibilities and what professionals involved in credentialing and privileging should know to help reduce organizational risk.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4mP9VHz

05/05/2026

Partner John E. Hall, Jr. joins Of Counsel Matt Towery on the premiere episode of The Leaderboard Podcast alongside NFL Hall of Famer and four-time Super Bowl Champion Terry Bradshaw.

This debut episode delivers a candid and engaging conversation—covering leadership, life after football, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Listen here: https://bit.ly/42OvA9K

Tune in on X at for more to come.

05/05/2026

For the past 10 years, Stephanie Salatich has been an important part of the team at Hall Booth Smith in our Atlanta office.

As a Legal Nurse Consultant, Stephanie brings valuable medical insight, attention to detail, and a strong collaborative approach that supports our attorneys and clients across complex healthcare and litigation matters. Her knowledge, professionalism, and dedication have made her a trusted resource and an integral part of the firm over the past decade.

Milestones like this reflect not only years of service, but also the impact made along the way. We are grateful for Stephanie’s hard work, commitment, and contributions to the firm throughout the last 10 years.

Congratulations, Stephanie, on this milestone anniversary, and thank you for all you do for our team and clients.

05/01/2026

Today marks the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is a time to recognize and celebrate the cultures, histories, achievements, and lasting contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across the United States.

This month, we join in recognizing and celebrating the many contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities throughout history and today.

04/29/2026

HBS Partners Misty Wilson Borkowski and Joseph Kraska will be presenting “Employment Law – 2026 Hot Topics” at the Arkansas SHRM Employment Law & Legislative Affairs Conference (ELLA) taking place April 30 - May 1 in Little Rock.

Their presentation will explore several of the most significant employment law developments impacting employers in 2026, including evolving regulatory changes involving the NLRB, EEOC, and DOL, religious accommodation issues following Groff v. DeJoy, DEI-related litigation risks, AI considerations in hiring practices, pay transparency laws, noncompete developments, and workplace retaliation concerns.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4eeVYAL