Kawania B. James

Kawania’s legal practice focuses on the areas of general liability, worker’s compensation, dental malpractice and medical malpractice. She vigorously defends each case and has successfully resolved cases through jury trials and motion practice.

Kawania is heavily involved in the legal and local community. She is actively participates in Defense Research Institution (DRI) and Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM). Kawania is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and volunteers through her church.

Kawania has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star three times. She was also previously selected for the Southern Region Lawyers of Color Hot List and Georgia’s Top 40 Under 40 by The National Black Lawyers.

Kawania represents dental professionals in pre-litigation matters and litigated cases. In addition, Kawania’s practice includes representing dentists with Georgia Board of Dentistry matters.

Kawania’s general liability experience includes the defense of matters such as premises liability claims and automotive cases. Kawania’s cases have involved multimillion dollar allegations of serious injuries and wrongful death claims. Kawania’s experience allows her to successfully handle a variety of general liability cases. She works diligently with clients to ensure they are defended and their interests are protected.

Kawania is involved in the defense of hospitals, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals through the medical malpractice litigation group. While Kawania’s practice is primarily litigation based, she also represents physicians with Georgia Composite Medical Board matters.

Kawania represents businesses in the retail and hospitality industry against a variety of matters ranging from premises liability and negligence claims to adulterated food allegations. Kawania defends her clients with a focus on the best outcome for each individual case whether that be trial, motion practice or settlement.

Kawania represents employers, insurers, self-insureds, and servicing agents in workers’ compensation claims. She has a vast amount of experience successfully handling all aspects of non-litigated and litigated claims, including cases at the appellate level.