Hall Booth Smith Welcomes Associate Hayden Garvin to Brunswick Office

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is pleased to welcome Hayden Garvin as an associate in the firm’s Brunswick office. His practice focuses on business litigation, governmental liability, and medical malpractice.

“We are excited to have Hayden join our Brunswick office,” said Jim Durham, Managing Partner of HBS’s Brunswick office. “His experience across litigation, local government matters, and the insurance industry gives him a valuable perspective We look forward to him serving clients throughout the Brunswick region.”

Before joining HBS, he worked as a law clerk with a law office in Forsyth, Georgia, where he drafted pleadings, discovery requests, motions for summary judgment, transactional documents, and legal memoranda for local government clients. His work provided a strong foundation in legal research, written advocacy, and the practical considerations involved in resolving complex matters.

Hayden also gained valuable insight into the judicial process through an internship with the Honorable Pandora Palmer of the Henry County Superior Court. During his internship, he observed civil and criminal proceedings and assisted with drafting court orders, gaining firsthand exposure to courtroom procedures and judicial decision-making.

Before pursuing his legal career, Hayden worked in the insurance industry, assisting with account renewals and new business placement for clients across several sectors, including construction, hospitality, professional services, utilities, and private education. This experience strengthened his understanding of insurance and risk-related issues while developing his ability to communicate effectively with clients, underwriters, and claims professionals.

Hayden earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Mercer University School of Law, where he was a member of the Brainerd Currie Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and received the CALI Award in First Amendment Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia.

Hayden is admitted to practice in Georgia state courts.

About Hall Booth Smith

Established in 1989, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is a full-service law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Experienced across a wide range of legal disciplines, HBS attorneys pride themselves on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s promise: “Serving to Achieve Excellence.” To learn more, please visit: www.hallboothsmith.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.