Miranda Durden
Miranda Durden is an Associate Attorney at Fulcher Hagler, where she brings a fresh perspective, dedication, and a strong foundation in legal research and advocacy to support clients in civil litigation.
Corporate & Business Law
Fulcher Hagler LLP provides strategic and legal counsel for numerous and varied commercial enterprises.
Civil Litigation
Litigation can cause serious problems for any business. Even a small dispute can escalate into protracted litigation. Fulcher Hagler’s experienced litigators can help protect your business.
Commercial Real Estate
The Firm’s real estate team can assist with almost any commercial real estate transaction, from small purchases to more complex deals, including owner and lender title insurance.
Tax Law & Personal Asset Protection
Fulcher Hagler’s tax and planning attorneys have the specialized credentials and experience necessary to assist almost any business, family, or individual with their tax and asset planning needs.
Estate Planning & Probate
Fulcher Hagler LLP's estate planning lawyers shepherd clients through the estate planning and probate process including, where necessary, probate litigation...
Government
Law
Fulcher Hagler LLP's attorneys serve as general counsel and trial counsel to local governments, development authorities, public boards...
Insurance Defense Litigation
Fulcher Hagler’s litigation team has a broad civil defense practice that includes premises liability, motor vehicle litigation, trucking litigation, construction litigation, insurance coverage disputes, and professional liability defense. Our litigators defend insurers and their policyholders in suits in both state and federal courts in Georgia and South Carolina at the trial and appellate levels.
Employment Law
In the current environment of ever-changing and emerging employment laws, Fulcher Hagler LLP is prepared to assist employers with any and all needs in this arena. We handle every stage of employment law, beginning with documentation to help prevent claims, then investigation when a complaint is lodged, and finally litigation when a claim or lawsuit actually arises.
David J. Hymel
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.
Mary Elizabeth Watkins
Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Watkins is an experienced litigator whose practice primarily involves defending insurers and insureds, as well as self-insureds, in general civil matters, including personal injury cases, premises liability, negligent security, civil rights disputes, and workers’ compensation claims.
Thomas Parfenchuck
Thomas Parfenchuck represents clients in a wide range of financial matters. Thomas joined the firm as an associate for the business, tax, and estate group in early 2025. He is driven to help every client on their path to achieving long-term goals and solving complex legal challenges.