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Hilliard Burton

Associate

Hilliard is an Associate in Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial's Atlanta office.

Hilliard has been defending complex civil litigation cases since 2019. His practice includes the defense of hospitals, physicians, nurses and long-term care facilities. He also defends individuals and businesses in premises liability, negligent security, and transportation cases with the potential for high damages exposure.

Hilliard is involved in all phases of litigation, including the trial and appellate phases. He is frequently in the courtroom, and clients rely on his defense experience and expertise in evaluating claims and developing strategies for investigation, discovery, motion practice, and trial.

In his free time, Hilliard enjoys walking his dog, Louie, with his wife, Anna, in Grant Park. He is also an avid Atlanta Braves fan and a die-hard UNC Tarheel supporter.

Education

University of North Carolina, B.A., History, 2015

University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 2019

Bar & Court Admissions

  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • Supreme Court of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Professional & Community Activities

GDLA, member

Republican National Lawyer's Association, member

News & Publications

Events & Speaking Engagements