Steven P. Bristol

Steven P. Bristol is a Brunswick, Georgia, Attorney and partner whose practice spans appeals, insurance defense, medical malpractice, employment law, general liability, governmental liability, products liability, construction, and intellectual property. He represents clients in complex disputes, focusing on careful analysis, persuasive advocacy, and practical solutions tailored to each matter from strategy through resolution.

Mr. Steven earned his Juris Doctor from Georgia State University in 1992 and his Bachelor of Business Administration from Mercer University in 1989. His academic background supports a broad litigation practice, combining legal reasoning with business-focused insight for clients facing appellate, professional liability, regulatory, and commercial concerns in demanding legal settings. His appellate work includes matters before the Court of Appeals of Georgia, the Supreme Court of Georgia, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. He has handled issues involving indemnity, immunity, negligence, corporate knowledge, employment drug testing, expert witness qualifications, and constitutional challenges to medical malpractice limitations in contested proceedings.

In construction and general liability matters, Mr. Steven has represented architects, contractors, owners, insurers, businesses, and individuals. His work includes helping clients address construction defects, motor vehicle liability, premises claims, negligent security, insurance coverage, and dispute prevention, with an emphasis on reducing risk, resolving conflicts efficiently, and supporting practical planning.

Steven P. Bristol also assists employers with employment disputes in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. His work covers discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodations, negligent supervision, hiring, defamation, privacy claims, emotional distress allegations, and wrongful discharge, helping employers prevent disputes, respond strategically, and protect workplace interests through clear guidance. He has represented physicians, hospitals, nurses, dentists, correctional healthcare providers, and other professionals in high-stakes matters requiring diligence and precision.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
• Member, American Agricultural Law Association
• Member, Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, State Bar of Georgia

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Georgia State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Mercer University
  Bachelor of Business Administration

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