Wayne Satterfield, Business Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
focused on Business, General, and Government
PartneratHall Booth Smith, P.C.
Atlanta, GA
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Wayne Satterfield is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Government. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C..
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- Handles Business, General, and Government matters from Atlanta, GA.
About Wayne Satterfield: Wayne Satterfield is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Government. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C..
Areas of practice
Legal matters Wayne takes on
Wayne concentrates on business, general, government, health care, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Wayne handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Health Care
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Medical Malpractice
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Product Liability
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Business cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Wayne 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 Wayne agrees to represent you.
General cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Wayne 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 Wayne agrees to represent you.
Government cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Wayne takes government 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.
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.
Litigation cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Wayne 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 Wayne agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Wayne Satterfield — business lawyer in Atlanta
Wayne Satterfield is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Government. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C..
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.
Experience
Medical Malpractice
Wayne has successfully defended doctors, nurses, hospital entities, and long-term care facilities on all issues in medical negligence cases and other high exposure catastrophic injury cases.
Presentations
•Attorney Panel: For the Record
IIAG Annual Convention; June 9, 2023
•Legal Climate Panel
Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia; Young Agents Sales & Leadership Conference; February 8, 2023
Publications
•Reviewing MPL Considerations for Long-term Amputation Costs
Inside Medical Liability, January 2022
•Mega-Verdicts on the Rise
Inside Medical Liability, Q1 2019
•Litigation Finance: Legal, Ethical, and Professional Considerations
Lawyers’ Professionalism and Ethics Committee Newsletter, May 2018
•Elections and Primaries
Georgia State University Legal Review, 2014
Recognition
•Top Lawyers , Medical Malpractice Law, GaBiz Magazine, 2026
•Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, 2021-2026
•Awarded in: Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
•James Magazine’s Rising Stars, Ranked Third; 2020
•Georgia Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2025
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.
How Wayne handles business matters
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 business, general, and government matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Georgia State University College of Law J.D. cum laude
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Terry College of Business, University of Georgia B.B.A. Management
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Wayne studied at — in Georgia State University College of Law J.D. cum laude and — in Terry College of Business, University of Georgia B.B.A. Management.
Law school and academic background
Wayne completed — in Georgia State University College of Law J.D. cum laude and — in Terry College of Business, University of Georgia B.B.A. Management. 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.
Affiliations
Wayne's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships •UGA Young Alumni Leadership Council •Atlanta Bar Association, Litigation Section: Publications Committee
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Locations
Wayne Satterfield's office in Atlanta
Wayne'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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How to hire Wayne Satterfield — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business 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 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 Wayne
Wayne 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. 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 business 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 business 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 business attorneys offer free consults — check Wayne'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. 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 business 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
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