James W. "Jim" Purcell
Recognized since 2007
Augusta, Georgia
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Environmental
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Railroad Law
Jim continues to embrace the world view and small town virtues he formed growing up in Calhoun, Georgia. There he learned the value of hard work, fair play and public service. Over the years he has been recognized with leadership positions in local civic organizations, a seven year term on the Judicial Nominating Commission for the state of Georgia and served as President of the Augusta Bar Association. By invitation, he has participated in Bar and judicial committees including a committee to select a federal Magistrate Judge. He is active in his church currently serving as Chair of the Pastoral Council and liaison to its Finance Commission.
Location
- One 10th Street, Suite 700
Augusta, GA 30901
Education
- University of Georgia, AB, graduated 1973
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, State Bar of Georgia
Fulcher Hagler LLP
8 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
Full Firm Profile
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Railroad Law, Augusta, GA (2023)
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, Augusta, GA (2022)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Augusta, GA (2020)
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, Augusta, GA (2017)
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, Augusta, GA (2015)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Augusta, GA (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers® in America 2023 for work in:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Environmental
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Railroad Law
"James Purcell is the lead attorney with the litigation group in his firm and has trained some outstanding folks to follow in his tracks. He has great knowledge of the law and great court room presence. Mr. Purcell is one of the most outstanding individuals I have ever known and one of the best attorneys I have working for me."
"James Purcell is one of the best. He is great to work with, extremely smart, and has great "people skills"."
"James Purcell is a well-respected, outstanding lawyer in Augusta with an extreme knowledge of the law. He is a great leader and always leads by example. He is very loyal to his clients and always, without exception, goes the extra mile in protecting their interest."
- H. Dean Thomerson, Jr. (CSX Transportation, Inc.), Florence, SC
"Mr. Purcell has represented many companies that I've worked for, as well as represented me personally in several coverage matters. His expertise and demeanor in the legal arena are exceptional and he is highly respected by clients, other attorneys, judges, etc. He is the attorney that I would want to represent me at trial in the Augusta area if I were a defendant."
- Brent J. Hoffman (The Medical Protective Company), Lilburn, GA
"Jim has stood fast in service to my firm throughout his years with Fulcher Hagler. He has counseled me in both personal and corporate legal matters, and has never failed to exhibit respect for me as both a client and a trusted business friend. I have known Jim personally for almost 40 years and can attest to the strength of his character, both as an individual and as an attorney. His impeccable wit never colors his professionalism, yet serves to lighten the climate somewhat when tensions are high. In short, he delivers a superior product and, in doing so, brings forth my best effort as a client. In these uncertain economic times, retirement seems a fiction of the past; however, Jim is one of those business associates with whom I look forward to many more years of productivity."
- William K. Bass, Jr. (Insurance Specialists, Inc.)
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