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Paul L. Fields, Jr., Business Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

focused on Business, Insurance, and Litigation

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Paul L. Fields, Jr. is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Fields Howell LLP.

Based in
Atlanta, GEORGIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Insurance · Litigation
  • Handles Business, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Paul L. Fields, Jr.: Paul L. Fields, Jr. is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Fields Howell LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Paul L. Fields, Jr.

Paul concentrates on business, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Paul handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Paul takes business 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 Paul agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Paul takes insurance 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 Paul agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Paul takes litigation 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 Paul agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Paul L. Fields, Jr. — Attorney of Georgia business experience

Paul L. Fields, Jr. is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Fields Howell LLP.

Paul L. Fields, Jr. represents domestic and international insurers, leading Fields Howell’s first-party property team as a respected attorney with over thirty years of experience. In addition to leading the first-party property team, Paul does significant work in the areas of casualty and complex litigation.

Over the years, Paul has tried over thirty jury trials, handling extensive and complicated bench trials and arbitrations. In recent years, Paul has been lead counsel in three successful multi-million dollar class-action lawsuits. Committed to his clients, he argued before appellate courts and had them reverse trial court decisions on several occasions, and he continues to handle various complicated matters.

Time and again, Paul has been elected by his peers for various awards and recognitions. Paul is recognized by Chambers USA in the area of Insurance Law in Georgia (2021, 2022) and he maintains an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell® for his high level of professional excellence and outstanding ethics. He has also been ranked among the top 5% of lawyers in Georgia by Super Lawyers® for the last eleven consecutive years. In 2016, Paul won the Client Choice Award, presented by the International Law Office and Lexology, in the insurance category. Paul is also a fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel. He continues to provide the highest level of client service and legal representation to all of his clients. Currently, Paul serves as counsel to a group dealing with property and casualty insurance issues in the London insurance market.

He received his Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Georgia in 1988.

Working with Paul on a business matter

Paul L. Fields, Jr. represents domestic and international insurers, leading Fields Howell’s first-party property team as a respected attorney with over thirty years of experience. In addition to leading the first-party property team, Paul does significant work in the areas of casualty and complex litigation. Over the years, Paul has tried over thirty jury trials, handling extensive and…

Who Paul represents

Paul reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, insurance, and litigation matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Paul L. Fields, Jr.'s legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Georgia

    — · 1988

  • Wake Forest University

    B.A. · 1985

Paul studied at — in University of Georgia and B.A. in Wake Forest University.

Law school and academic background

Paul completed — in University of Georgia and B.A. in Wake Forest University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Paul runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Paul L. Fields, Jr.

Paul has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Tier 1 (2021, 2022)

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Locations

Paul L. Fields, Jr.'s office in Atlanta

Paul's primary office is at 665 8th Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30318. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Fields Howell LLP

665 8th Street NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30318

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Hiring guide

How to hire Paul L. Fields, Jr. — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Paul usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Paul charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Paul'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; Paul will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Paul

Paul discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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. Paul confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Paul's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Paul L. Fields, Jr.

  • How much does it cost to hire Paul for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Paul walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Paul offer a free consultation?

    Paul charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Paul's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Paul's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Georgia typically take?

    Simple business 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. Paul gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Paul take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?

    Paul 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 — Paul 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 Paul?

    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. Paul will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Paul accepting new business clients right now?

    Paul'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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