Wayne Satterfield, Health Care Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
focused on Health Care and Medical Malpractice
Atlanta, GA
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Wayne Satterfield is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Health Care and Medical Malpractice.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GEORGIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Health Care · Medical Malpractice
- Handles Health Care and Medical Malpractice matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026).
About Wayne Satterfield: Wayne Satterfield is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Health Care and Medical Malpractice.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Wayne Satterfield
Wayne concentrates on health care and medical malpractice. Each area below outlines the kind of case Wayne handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care
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Medical Malpractice
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Health Care cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Wayne takes health care 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 Wayne agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Wayne 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 Wayne agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Wayne Satterfield — Attorney of Georgia health care experience
Wayne Satterfield is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Health Care and Medical Malpractice.
Wayne Satterfield is a Partner in the Atlanta office of Hall Booth Smith, and his practice focuses on the defense of high exposure cases including medical malpractice, negligent security, premises liability, Dram shop/liquor liability, and transportation matters.
Wayne is well-versed in all stages of litigation and has tried numerous cases through verdict in both federal and state courts. He is also a member of Hall Booth Smith’s National Trial Counsel Strategic Team and has assisted in the preparation of several high exposure trials throughout the country.
A native of Athens, Georgia, Wayne earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management from the University of Georgia. He obtained his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Georgia State University.
During law school, Wayne interned for Chief Judge Stephen Louis A. Dillard of the Georgia Court of Appeals, Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Chief Judge H. Patrick Haggard, and the United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Georgia. He served on the Georgia State Law Review Editorial Board and was a pupil in the Bleckley Inn of Court. Wayne was also a member of the Georgia State Moot Court Board and received the Moot Court Board’s Outstanding Member of the Year Award.
Prior to law school, Wayne served as Special Assistant to Governor Nathan Deal. Wayne is married to Kat Satterfield, and they live in Atlanta, Georgia.
Working with Wayne on a health care matter
Wayne Satterfield is a Partner in the Atlanta office of Hall Booth Smith, and his practice focuses on the defense of high exposure cases including medical malpractice, negligent security, premises liability, Dram shop/liquor liability, and transportation matters. Wayne is well-versed in all stages of litigation and has tried numerous cases through verdict in both federal and state courts. He is…
Who Wayne represents
Wayne reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care and medical malpractice matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Wayne Satterfield's legal education and bar admissions
Georgia State University
J.D. · 2015
Wayne studied at J.D. in Georgia State University.
Law school and academic background
Wayne completed J.D. in Georgia State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Wayne runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Wayne Satterfield
Wayne has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026).
Locations
Wayne Satterfield's office in Atlanta
Wayne's primary office is at 191 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 2900, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Wayne Satterfield
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Wayne Satterfield — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Wayne usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Wayne charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Wayne'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; Wayne will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care 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 Wayne
Wayne discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care 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. Wayne confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Wayne's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Satterfield
How much does it cost to hire Wayne for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Wayne walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Wayne offer a free consultation?
Wayne charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Wayne's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Wayne's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple health care 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. Wayne gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Wayne take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Wayne 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 — Wayne 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 Wayne?
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. Wayne will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Wayne accepting new health care clients right now?
Wayne's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia
Wayne handles health care matters throughout Georgia. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified health care attorneys in that community.
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