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.

David is an Augusta native and member of the Augusta Bar Association, Young Lawyers of Augusta, Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, and has served with the Augusta Bar Foundation. He is a proud graduate of Leadership Augusta Class of 2023. He graduated magna cum laude from Georgia State University College of Law in 2019 with multiple CALI awards and the highest pro bono distinction. During law school, David competed in the Georgia Intrastate and New York National Moot Court Tournaments, served on the Moot Court Executive Board, and was admitted to the Order of the Barristers.

In his free time, David enjoys reading, exercising, playing futsal at the local Salvation Army Kroc Center, playing guitar, and going on outdoor adventures with his wife and three boys. He is an active parishioner at St. Mary’s on the Hill Catholic Church in Augusta.

Client Success Stories:

• David won arbitration in a complex employment contract case, defeated all counterclaims, and obtained an award of attorneys’ fees for his client in addition to the damages award.
• David recently obtained a defense verdict for his client in a medical malpractice trial after the other defendants settled shortly before trial.
• David worked with Partner John Price to win summary judgment for his clients in multiple auto accident cases and obtained full dismissals in malpractice lawsuits brought against dentists and veterinarians.
• David obtained a judgment and award of attorney’s fees at a bench trial in favor of his client against a party in a breach of contract case.
• David has won on multiple appeals to the Georgia Court of Appeals.