Heather Saum Ware
Biography
Heather Saum Ware is a Partner in the Atlanta office of Hall Booth Smith, where she defends complex professional negligence claims on behalf of physicians, chiropractors, hospitals, nurses, dentists, and other healthcare providers. With more than 25 years of litigation experience, Heather is known for her strategic, detail-driven approach to trial preparation and her ability to build compelling defenses rooted in her clients’ clinical expertise.
Heather works closely with her clients to understand the nuances of each case and collaborates with highly qualified expert witnesses to present clear, persuasive narratives at every stage of litigation. She has successfully defended high-stakes medical malpractice, chiropractic, and dental liability matters across Georgia.
Originally from Columbus, Mississippi, Heather earned her B.A., summa cum laude, from Mississippi State University as a Schillig Scholar, and her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law. She is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Experience
Heather is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP-US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). She provides guidance to clients across a broad range of industries, including legal, health care, and retail on data protection and regulatory compliance laws.
Heather has experience handling a variety of general litigation claims. Her practice has included products liability cases ranging from automobiles to agriculture, premises liability claims ranging from a shooting at an apartment complex to falling in a neighbor’s yard, and an array of other claims such as dog bites, slip and falls, false imprisonment, and sexual assault.
Heather litigates professional negligence claims through the defense of doctors, chiropractors, hospitals, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. She works with the health care practitioner to highlight his or her expertise through the support of outstanding expert witnesses and knowledgeable, thorough, and detailed preparation for trial.
Credentials
Admitted
State Courts:
- Georgia, 2006
- Court of Appeals, Supreme Court
- Mississippi, 2005
- Court of Appeals, Supreme Court
U.S. District Courts:
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, 2006
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, 2006
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, 1998
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, 1998
U.S. Supreme Court, 2005
Certifications
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)
- Issued by: International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Education
- J.D., cum laude, University of Mississippi, 1998
- B.A., summa cum laude, Mississippi State University, 1995
Memberships
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Recognition
- AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated™, High Ethical Standing, Martindale-Hubbell
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