Heather Saum Ware

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Heather Saum Ware: Attorney with Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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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

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

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.

General Liability

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.

Medical Malpractice

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.

Recognition

•Top Lawyers , Medical Malpractice Law, GaBiz Magazine, 2026
•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, High Ethical Standing, Martindale-Hubbell

In the Press

27 HBS Partners Recognized as 2026 Top Lawyers by GaBiz Magazine

January 29, 2026

Hall Booth Smith is pleased to announce that 27 of the firm’s partners have been recognized as 2026 “Top Lawyers” by GaBiz Magazine in its Winter issue.

Certifications

•Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)
•Issued by: International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
  • Dental
  • Medical Malpractice

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Mississippi State University, Bachelor of Arts, 1995; Mississippi State University, summa cum laude, 1995; University of Mississippi, Juris Doctor, 1998; University of Mississippi, cum laude, 1998
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, Mississippi; 2006, Georgia; 1998, Mississippi Court of Appeals and Supreme Court; 1998, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi; 1998, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi; 2005, United States Supreme Court; 2006, Georgia Court of Appeals and Supreme Court; 2006, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia; 2006, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
Memberships:

Memberships

•International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Birth Information:
Piqua, Ohio, April 24, 1973
ISLN:
912889595

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (19 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/22/14 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/22/14 in Products Liability Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/22/14 in Employment Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/16/14 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/16/14 in Tort Defense

    Heather is an excellent attorney displaying the highest level of professionalism among coleagues as well as effacacy on behalf of her clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/16/14 in Professional Liability Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/16/14 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    Heather is very knowledgable and an excellent advocate.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/16/14 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 06/14/14 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/13/14 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    I worked with Heather for six years and have followed her career since then. She is one of the best medical malpractice attorneys I know. I would highly recommend her to a client.

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