Alex H. Booth, Appellate Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, General, and Medical Malpractice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratHall Booth Smith, P.C.
Atlanta, GA
Practicing appellate in Atlanta since 1981.
- 45+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Alex H. Booth is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Appellate, General, and Medical Malpractice. Alex has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GA
- Experience
- over 45 years
- Known for
- Appellate · General · Medical Malpractice
- Handles Appellate, General, and Medical Malpractice matters from Atlanta, GA.
- Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Alex H. Booth: Alex H. Booth is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Appellate, General, and Medical Malpractice. Alex has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Alex takes on
Alex concentrates on appellate, general, and medical malpractice. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alex handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Medical Malpractice
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Appellate cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Alex takes appellate matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alex agrees to represent you.
General cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Alex takes general matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alex agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Alex takes medical malpractice matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alex agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Alex H. Booth — appellate lawyer in Atlanta
Alex H. Booth is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Appellate, General, and Medical Malpractice. Alex has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Alex Booth received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia. He continues to support his alma mater by serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, where he teaches a course on medical malpractice.
Prior to law school, Alex was the head of an American delegation of agricultural specialists who studied in the Soviet Union. He maintains an interest in Eastern Europe and was invited to return in 2010 to Tbilisi, Georgia, to participate in training for members of the judiciary. HBS regularly hosts delegations of judges and lawyers from the country of Georgia.
In his community, Alex has served his community as a little league baseball coach, Sunday school teacher, and Presbyterian elder. For the past ten years, he has reviewed clinical research as a community member of the Institutional Review Board of Piedmont Hospital. He is currently the Managing Partner of Hall Booth Smith.
Experience
As a founding member of Hall Booth Smith, Alex Booth has practiced with and litigated against Georgia’s most outstanding advocates. His extensive and varied practice has earned him recognition for the past six years as one of Georgia’s “Super Lawyers” by Atlanta Magazine. He has also achieved Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for legal ability and ethics for more than twenty years.
Alex’s trial experience ranges from transportation, premises liability, products liability, and escaped livestock cases. Most recently, he has focused on representing health care institutions and professionals in the defense of alleged malpractice. He is committed to representing each client zealously, ethically, and professionally.
Appellate
Alex has maintained an interest in appellate practice since his services as a law clerk for the Honorable Kelley Quillian of the Court of Appeals of Georgia and and as a member of the University of Georgia National moot court team. He has been involved in numerous cases before the Georgia Supreme Court, Georgia Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
He brings the ability to assess the need for appeal, ascertain the proper procedure, and facilitate research in trying to obtain the outcome that best suits the client.
General Liability
Alex has tried to verdict numerous cases before juries in both the Federal and State Courts of Georgia. He has tried cases to verdict in over a dozen venues throughout Georgia.
Medical Malpractice
Alex has wide-ranging experience in the area of professional negligence and medical malpractice cases. He represents hospitals, physician practice groups, managed care organizations, and health care providers.
Recognition
•Top Lawyers , Medical Malpractice Law, GaBiz Magazine, 2026
•The Best Lawyers in America , Best Lawyers, 2007-2026
•Awarded in: Litigation - Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
•Best Lawyers 2019 Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” in Atlanta, Best Lawyers, 2019
•Most Influential and Politically-Connected Attorneys, James Magazine, 2017
•Georgia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2009-2016
•Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Best Lawyers, 2010
In the Press
27 HBS Partners Recognized as 2026 Top Lawyers by GaBiz Magazine
January 29, 2026
Hall Booth Smith is pleased to announce that 27 of the firm’s partners have been recognized as 2026 “Top Lawyers” by GaBiz Magazine in its Winter issue.
Alex's approach to appellate cases
Alex Booth received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia. He continues to support his alma mater by serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, where he teaches a course on medical malpractice. Prior to law school, Alex was the head of an American delegation of agricultural specialists who studied in the Soviet Union. He maintains…
Clients Alex works with
Alex reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, general, and medical malpractice matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Georgia
J.D. · 1981
University of Georgia
B.S.A. · 1978
Jurisdictions
Alex's state bar admissions
Georgia Court of App
1981 · ACTIVE
Alex studied at J.D. in University of Georgia and B.S.A. in University of Georgia.
Law school and academic background
Alex completed J.D. in University of Georgia and B.S.A. in University of Georgia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alex runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Alex has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Alex's professional memberships and bar associations
MEMBERSHIPS •American Bar Association •Atlanta Bar Association •Institutional Review Board of Piedmont Hospital •Lawyers Club of Atlanta •State Bar of Georgia
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Locations
Alex H. Booth's office in Atlanta
Alex's primary office is at Suite 2900, 191 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
Suite 2900, 191 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
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Client reviews of Alex H. Booth — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Alex H. Booth — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alex usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Alex charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alex's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alex will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alex
Alex discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alex confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Alex's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Alex H. Booth
How much does it cost to hire Alex for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alex walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Alex offer a free consultation?
Alex charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alex's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Alex's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alex gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Alex take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Alex is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alex will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Alex?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alex will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Alex accepting new appellate clients right now?
Alex's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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