Robert "Bob" G. Tanner

Email this page

Partner

Practice focuses on civil litigation and administrative proceedings with emphasis on claims of professional negligence. Has litigated and resolved cases against medical professionals, hospitals and medical practice groups asserting claims of professional negligence, battery and negligent credentialing. Also has extensive experience defending attorneys and law firms in legal malpractice actions.

Representative Cases/Experience

Defense verdict for radiologist in medical malpractice action brought by patient alleging improper care of major abdominal abscess.
Defense verdict for general surgeon in case alleging medical negligence by failing to diagnose significant abdominal obstruction with subsequent major peritonitis complications.
Successfully defended obstetrician/gynecologist in alleged medical malpractice case alleging wrongful death of fetus.
Obtained favorable verdict for pathologist in a case alleging failure to read slide indicating the presence of lung cancer; verdict substantially below pretrial demand.
Defended international law firm in RICO fraud claim; obtained dismissal after extensive motions battle.

Professional Activities and Honors

Named to “The Best Lawyers in America” in Personal Injury Litigation every year since 1995 and in Commercial Law for 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
Named Georgia “Super Lawyer” in Super Lawyers and Atlanta magazines for 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 in the category of Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice