Richard "Rick" H. Hill, II
Partner
Rick’s practice focuses on civil litigation with an emphasis on catastrophic injury, product liability, common carrier liability, aviation law and medical malpractice. Rick has litigated and resolved cases involving serious injury and wrongful death in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri and California.
Representative Cases/Experience
- Served as national coordinating counsel for international common carrier in wrongful death and personal injury cases arising from motor coach accidents.
- Represents national and regional long haul trucking companies throughout the U.S. in wrongful death and personal injury cases arising from tractor trailer accidents.
- Represents tire manufacturers throughout the U.S. in defense of personal injury and wrongful death cases arising from tire failures.
- Represents national and regional automobile service centers in claims alleging negligent inspection and maintenance of automobiles and tires.
- Represented physicians and hospitals in wrongful death and personal injury actions involving allegations of medical malpractice.
- Represents Fixed Base Operators ("FBOs") in actions involving allegations of negligent operation and maintenance of fixed wing aircraft.
Professional Activities and Honors
- Named 2010 Georgia “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and Atlanta magazines
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
- Atlanta Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Aviation Insurance Association
Admissions to Practice
- State Bar of Georgia
- U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia
Education
- B.B.A., cum laude, University of Georgia, 1992; Phi Kappa Phi
- J.D., University of Georgia School of Law, 1995; Order of the Barristers
Speeches
- "How to Argue and Win an Appeal," Georgia Law Alumni Advocacy Series - University of Georgia School of Law, February 2006.