William S. Mann, Appellate Attorney in Brunswick, Georgia
focused on Appellate, Employment, and General
PartneratHall Booth Smith, P.C.
Brunswick, GA
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William S. Mann is a partner based in Brunswick, GA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Employment, and General. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C..
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- Handles Appellate, Employment, and General matters from Brunswick, GA.
About William S. Mann: William S. Mann is a partner based in Brunswick, GA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Employment, and General. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C..
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by William S. Mann
William concentrates on appellate, employment, general, health care, and medical malpractice. Each area below outlines the kind of case William handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Employment
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Appellate cases in Brunswick, Georgia
William takes appellate matters in Brunswick, 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 William agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Brunswick, Georgia
William takes employment matters in Brunswick, 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 William agrees to represent you.
General cases in Brunswick, Georgia
William takes general matters in Brunswick, 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 William agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Brunswick, Georgia
William takes health care matters in Brunswick, 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 William agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Brunswick, Georgia
William takes medical malpractice matters in Brunswick, 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 William agrees to represent you.
Biography
About William S. Mann — Attorney of Georgia appellate experience
William S. Mann is a partner based in Brunswick, GA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Employment, and General. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C..
William S. Mann is a Partner in our Brunswick office, specializing in health care, dental, professional negligence, medical malpractice, general liability, employment, and appellate matters.
He received a Juris Doctor from Mercer University. While in law school, he was a member of the Second Amendment Society and the National Security & Law Society. Will received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Georgia.
Will enjoys playing golf, hunting, fishing, and cooking. He and his wife have two children.
Experience
Appellate
Will has worked on numerous appeals in the Court of Appeals of Georgia and the Supreme Court of Georgia and has briefed issues before both of Georgia’s appellate courts on the expert witness qualifications, hearings on summary judgment motions, the O.C.G.A. 9-11-9.1 affidavit requirements, professional versus ordinary negligence distinctions, and premises liability questions of law.
Dental
Will represents general dentists, oral surgeons, and other dental professionals and their practices in all phases of litigation, from pre-suit investigation, discovery, hearings and trials, and appeals.
General Liability
Will handles and represents insureds through all phases of liability litigation, including mediation, motion practice, hearings, summary adjudication, trials, and appeals. Will represents the interests of insureds in premises liability and auto liability cases.
Health Care
Will represents both hospitals and health care practitioners and provides guidance on compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA).
Labor & Employment
Will represents and assists employers to avoid, resolve, and prevail in labor and employment lawsuits in state and federal courts and in actions before administrative bodies such as the EEOC.
Will’s experience includes representing employers in discrimination and retaliation claims involving the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), Title VII, 42 U.S.C. 1981 and 1983 claims, and whistleblower claims.
Will and HBS Partner Charles A. Dorminy, in an issue of first impression in the Eleventh Circuit, successfully argued that the FMLA does not provide standing for a plaintiff to allege an “associational” or third-party retaliation claim against an employer for the protected acts of a third party. In addition, Will has successfully obtained summary judgment for an employer, a local Sheriff’s Office, in a case involving alleged discrimination and retaliation under the FMLA and PDA.
Will has also authored employment handbooks for local health care providers.
Medical Malpractice
Will represents the interests of hospitals, health systems, skilled nursing facilities, physicians, surgeons, dentists, nurses, and other medical professionals from pre-suit claims and investigation through trial and appeal.
He has experience in representing medical professionals in all types of professional negligence cases, including catastrophic birth trauma cases. Will has a breadth of experience with the expert affidavit requirements, expert qualifications requirements, and Daubert requirements in Georgia and has successfully argued and obtained dismissals of actions for a party’s failure to comply with such requirements.
Will has previously presented at the Insurance Law Institute’s CLE on the “Admissibility of Expert Testimony in Georgia” in St. Simons Island, Georgia.
Premises Liability
Will represents restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores in premises liability actions from the pre-suit investigation and claim through mediation, motion hearings, summary adjudication, and appeals. Will has successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of grocery stores in premises liability actions.
Recognition
•Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Best Lawyers, 2024-2026
•Awarded in: Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Presentations
•Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Glynn-Brunswick Joint Water & Sewer Commission; Brunswick, Georgia; July 2018
•Civil Litigation 101
Glynn County Bar Association; Brunswick, Georgia; May 2018
•Employment Handbooks, FMLA, and Overtime Compensation
Local Businesses in Waycross, Georgia; July 2016
•Unauthorized Photos and Video: Invasion of Privacy vs. Patient Protection
Georgia Legal Defense and Risk Management
•Forum
Brunswick, Georgia; October 2015
•Admissibility of Expert Testimony in Georgia
ICLE Insurance Law Institute; St. Simons Island, Georgia; September 2013
In the Press
33 HBS Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
August 16, 2024
HBS is excited to announce that 33 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
William's approach to appellate cases
William S. Mann is a Partner in our Brunswick office, specializing in health care, dental, professional negligence, medical malpractice, general liability, employment, and appellate matters. He received a Juris Doctor from Mercer University. While in law school, he was a member of the Second Amendment Society and the National Security & Law Society. Will received a Bachelor of Science in Biology…
Clients William works with
William reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, employment, and general matters in Brunswick and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
William S. Mann's legal education and bar admissions
Mercer University
J.D. · 2012
University of Georgia
B.S. Biology · 2007
William studied at J.D. in Mercer University and B.S. Biology in University of Georgia.
Law school and academic background
William completed J.D. in Mercer University and B.S. Biology in University of Georgia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice William runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
William's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships •Defense Research Institute (DRI) •Georgia Defense Lawyers Association •Glynn County Bar Association •Young Lawyers Division •Savannah Bar Association •State Bar of Georgia •Young Lawyers Division
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Locations
William S. Mann's office in Brunswick
William's primary office is at Suite 300, 3528 Darien Highway, Brunswick, GA, 31525. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
Suite 300, 3528 Darien Highway
Brunswick, GA 31525
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How to hire William S. Mann — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with William usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
William charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain William'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; William will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Brunswick, 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 William
William 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. William confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
William'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 William S. Mann
How much does it cost to hire William for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. William walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does William offer a free consultation?
William charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check William'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. William gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can William take my case if I'm outside Brunswick?
William 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 — William 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 William?
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. William will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is William accepting new appellate clients right now?
William'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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