Lawyering Upward

Dora Hogg’s primary practice area is employment law, representing employers.  Her experience in employment matters includes responding to charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, drafting policy manuals, counseling employers on discipline and terminations, drafting severance and release agreements, providing advice regarding compliance with federal and state law provisions including Title VII, American With Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act; and representing employers in employment litigation matters.  In addition to employment law, she also practices railroad law.

David Hymel is a partner on the firm’s litigation team. David has experience in a wide array of practice areas. Since joining Fulcher Hagler out of law school, David has handled cases in medical and dental malpractice, long term care defense, veterinary malpractice, automobile and trucking accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death, as well as commercial, construction, and probate litigation, eviction and ejectment, land and lease disputes, and employment law. He has also negotiated asset sales and buy-outs, drafted physician and employment contracts, and advised clients on the impact of business-related state and federal legislation. In every case, David seeks to communicate effectively with his clients to help them understand the bottom line, while conveying a sense of empathy and compassion. He is committed to working hard for every client, giving each matter his full attention and carefully guiding clients through whatever complex legal problems they may face. He seeks practical resolutions to disputes that best serve his clients’ interests and does not back down from a fight.

Mark Shaefer is an Augusta native and is admitted to practice in both Georgia and Alabama.  His legal career is a fusion of scientific insight, advocacy, and trial experience and stands as a testament to versatility as an asset in the practice of law.  He joined as counsel for Fulcher Hagler in October 2023.

Adelaide Bottomley is an Augusta native licensed to practice law in Georgia. She is an associate on the firm’s litigation team with experience drafting pleadings and motions to efficiently resolve clients’ matters. Adelaide is dedicated to providing attentive, results-oriented representation.