Laura DeMartini
Attorney
Mableton,GA
Summary
Education
University of Georgia School of Law, cum laude, 2005
Articles Editor, Journal of Intellectual Property Law
Editorial Board, Journal of Intellectual Property Law
University of Georgia, magna cum laude, 2002
B.A., Political Science
Minor: Philosophy
Minor: Speech Communication
Phi Beta Kappa
Golden Key National Honors Society
Order of Omega
Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honors Society
Phi Sigma Tau International Honors Society for Philosophy
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Partner
The DeMartini Firm, PC
10.2023 - Current
Laura DeMartini Eschleman is the managing partner at the DeMartini Firm, PC. She practices in the areas of medical malpractice, professional licensing, medical board matters and hospital privileging issues and has represented numerous medical professionals including anesthesiologists, chiropractors, critical care doctors, dentists, dermatologists, emergency medicine physicians, family practice physicians, gastroenterologists, hospitalists, intensivists, internal medicine physicians, interventional cardiologists, medical oncologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, obstetrician-gynecologists, oncologists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, otolaryngologists, pathologists, pediatric emergency medicine physicians, pediatricians, pediatric neurosurgeons, perfusionists, podiatrists, pulmonologists, psychiatrists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and surgeons in medical malpractice cases and in front of their respective licensing boards.
In addition, Laura represents healthcare providers in Medicare, Medicaid, quality improvement organization and private health insurance company audits and administrative actions.
Laura further advises medical practices and physicians on their transition to a concierge practice model along with advice related to ongoing regulatory issues a concierge practice may face.
Laura also represents healthcare companies, staffing companies and mental healthcare facilities in cases involving claims of negligent hiring, negligent retention and negligent credentialing, as well as professional negligence, negligence, HIPAA breaches and intentional torts.
Laura has additionally represented clients in an assortment of cases including affirmative equitable relief, bankruptcy, catastrophic injury, commercial litigation, construction litigation, contract disputes, insurance coverage, legal malpractice and professional liability, premises liability, product liability, real estate litigation, trucking litigation and wrongful death.
With a national practice, Laura works on cases throughout the country and has tried cases to jury verdict in Alabama, Georgia, Iowa and South Carolina. In addition to her Alabama, Georgia and Missouri state bar licenses, Laura has been admitted to practice pro hac vice in courts in Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. She has additionally worked on cases in Arizona, California, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee and Washington.Laura DeMartini Eschleman is the managing partner at the DeMartini Firm, PC. She practices in the areas of medical malpractice, professional licensing, medical board matters and hospital privileging issues and has represented numerous medical professionals including anesthesiologists, chiropractors, critical care doctors, dentists, dermatologists, emergency medicine physicians, family practice physicians, gastroenterologists, hospitalists, intensivists, internal medicine physicians, interventional cardiologists, medical oncologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, obstetrician-gynecologists, oncologists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, otolaryngologists, pathologists, pediatric emergency medicine physicians, pediatricians, pediatric neurosurgeons, perfusionists, podiatrists, pulmonologists, psychiatrists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and surgeons in medical malpractice cases and in front of their respective licensing boards.
In addition, Laura represents healthcare providers in Medicare, Medicaid, quality improvement organization and private health insurance company audits and administrative actions.
Laura further advises medical practices and physicians on their transition to a concierge practice model along with advice related to ongoing regulatory issues a concierge practice may face.
Laura also represents healthcare companies, staffing companies and mental healthcare facilities in cases involving claims of negligent hiring, negligent retention and negligent credentialing, as well as professional negligence, negligence, HIPAA breaches and intentional torts.
Laura has additionally represented clients in an assortment of cases including affirmative equitable relief, bankruptcy, catastrophic injury, commercial litigation, construction litigation, contract disputes, insurance coverage, legal malpractice and professional liability, premises liability, product liability, real estate litigation, trucking litigation and wrongful death.
With a national practice, Laura works on cases throughout the country and has tried cases to jury verdict in Alabama, Georgia, Iowa and South Carolina. In addition to her Alabama, Georgia and Missouri state bar licenses, Laura has been admitted to practice pro hac vice in courts in Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. She has additionally worked on cases in Arizona, California, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee and Washington.
Partner
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.
08.2023 - 10.2023
Partner
Nall & Miller, LLP
01.2011 - 10.2023
Attorney
Nall & Miller, LLP
07.2008 - 01.2011
Attorney
Beloin, Brown, Blum & Baer, LLC
06.2005 - 07.2008
Education
J.D. - Law
University of Georgia School of Law
Athens, GA 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Law
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 05.2002
Accomplishments
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Georgia
State Bar of Alabama
State Bar of Missouri
Georgia Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of Georgia
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Awards
Georgia Super Lawyer, Medical Malpractice Defense, 2023
Georgia’s Top Rated Lawyer Martindale-Hubbell® & ALM, 2022
Top Rated Litigator, Martindale-Hubbell® & ALM, 2021 – 2022
Elite Lawyer of the South, Martindale-Hubbell® & ALM, 2021 – 2022
Woman Leader in the Law, ALM, 2020 – 2022
America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators®, 2019
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators®, 2018
DRI’s Albert H. Parnell Outstanding Program Chair Award, 2017
AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, 2013
Georgia Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2012 – 2020
Publications
"Drunk, Sleeping Jurors During Virtual Malpractice Trials" Medscape Medical News, June 2023
“Slash Back and Speak the Defense Narrative: Do Not Let Your 30(b)(6) Deponent Get Snaked,” DRI’s For the Defense, May 2019
“How Reptile Theory is Used in Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions in Medical Malpractice / LTC / ALF Litigation,” DRI, 2018 (DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar, Medlaw Update, December 21, 2018, Volume 23 Issue 4.)
“What Happens in Vegas Doesn’t Always Have to Stay There: DRI Medical Liability and Health Care Law Seminar focuses on emerging issues in medical liability litigation,” DRI’s For the Defense, May 2017
“From the Publications Chair: You Get What You Give,” DRI’s For the Defense, August 2013
“GA Court Strikes Noneconomic Caps; Two Other Tort Reform Provisions Survive,” DRI, 2010 (DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar, Medlaw Update, December 13, 2010, Volume 15 Issue 2.)
“Default by Purchaser and Judicial Process After Termination,” National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, 2003 (Co-authored by Charles W. Brown, Esq.)
Speaking Engagements
“Administrative Defense Matters, Peer Review, Hospital Privileges and Board Issues,” National Medical Association Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, Atlanta, Georgia, August 2022
“Sorry, We’ve Been Sued,” 2022 Risk Management Lecture, National Medical Association Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, Atlanta, Georgia, August 2022
“Risk Management in 2022 – Real Medical Malpractice Cases, Real Clients and Real Concerns,” GPMA, Atlanta, Georgia, March 2022
“Theater of the Courtroom: The Art of Storytelling” Workshop, DRI Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, October 2021
“Theater of the Courtroom: Overcoming Obstacles at Trial in a Pandemic” Workshop, DRI Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, October 2021
“Trending Now: Complex Claims Physicians & Surgeons Face Today,” The Midwest – IPMA (Indiana – Virtual), September 2021
“Trending Now: Complex Claims Physicians & Surgeons Face Today,” SW – TPMA (Texas – Virtual), September 2021
“Trending Now: Complex Claims Physicians & Surgeons Face Today,” APMA – The National, Denver, Colorado, July 2021
“Deposition Maneuvers of Today’s Plaintiff’s Bar: How to Arm Yourself and Your Client for the 30(b)(6) Battle and Beyond,” DRI Medical Liability & Health Care Law Seminar, Las Vegas, Nevada, July 2021
“Trending Now: Complex Claims Physicians & Surgeons Face Today,” Midwest – IPMA (Illinois – Virtual), June 2021
“Trending Now: Complex Claims Physicians & Surgeons Face Today,” The Western – CPMA (California – Virtual), June 2021
“Trending Now: Complex Claims Physicians & Surgeons Face Today,” OFAAS, Columbus, Ohio, June 2021
“Trending Now: Complex Claims Physicians & Surgeons Face Today,” ACFAS, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 2021
“Trending Now: Complex Claims Physicians & Surgeons Face Today,” Goldfarb Region III (Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey – Virtual), May 2021
“Risk Management in 2021: Real Cases, Real Clients and Real Concerns,” GPMA (Georgia – Virtual), February 2021
“Trending Now: Complex Claims Physicians & Surgeons Face Today,” NY Clinical – NYSPMA (New York – Virtual), January 2021
“Trending Now: Complex Claims Physicians & Surgeons Face Today,” FPMA (Florida – Virtual), January 2021
“Risk Reduction Strategies in 2020 and Beyond,” GPMA Educational Foundation Virtual Conference, October 2020
“How to Reduce the Risk of a Lawsuit in 2020 and Beyond,” National Medical Association Virtual Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly, August 2020
“How to Reduce the Risk of a Lawsuit in 2020 and Beyond,” PICA Educational Webinar CME, July 2020
“Working From Home, Homeschooling, and the Issues Both Present,” DRI for Life Podcast, May 2020
“How to Diversify Your Committee,” DRI Leadership Conference, Chicago, Illinois, January 2020
“30(b)(6) Depositions & Corporate Implications in Litigation,” CHG Healthcare Services, Inc., Midvale, Utah, November 2019
“Watch Your Back for Reptiles – How to Slash Back and Speak the Defense Narrative,” Chiropractic and Beyond Continuing Education Program, Marietta, Georgia, September 2019
“Do Not Let Your 30(b)(6) Deponent Get Snaked – Slash Back and Speak the Defense Narrative,” American Property Casualty Insurance
Association National General Counsel Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, September 2019
“Risk Management, Locums, Litigation & Emotions,” Weatherby Healthcare, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 2019
“Physician Risk – Concerning Trends and How to Avoid Them,” APMA, Destin, Florida, May 2019
“Newbie Mistakes – Avoiding Risk in the First Ten Years of Physician Practice,” GPMA, Atlanta, Georgia, February 2019
“Physician Risk – Concerning Trends and How to Avoid Them,” GPMA, Atlanta, Georgia, February 2019
“Effective Witness Preparation & Emerging Trends with Opioid Litigation,” Claims Professional Continuing Education, MagMutual Insurance Company, Atlanta, Georgia, January 2019
“Understanding Malpractice Risks and the Claims Process for Chiropractors,” OUM Webinar, Atlanta, Georgia, January 2019
“Lawsuits Are A Pain In The Neck PART II,” Chiropractic and Beyond Continuing Education Program, Marietta, Georgia, December 2018
“Legal and Risk Management Update,” Conference on Foot & Ankle Surgery, Braselton, Georgia, November 2018
“How to Better Understand Your Client’s Business and Make Your Claims Professional’s Life Easier,” DRI Annual Meeting, Medical Liability & Health Care Law Committee CLE, San Francisco, California, October 2018
“Lawsuits Are A Pain In The Neck PART II,” Chiropractic and Beyond Continuing Education Program, Marietta, Georgia, October 2018
“Simple Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk of a Lawsuit,” OPMA Region 7 Fall 2018 Meeting, Sunriver, Oregon, September 2018
“Depositions: Medical Reptile Deposition Tactics and How to Prepare for Apex, 30(b)(6), Expert and Client Depositions, Including Physicians, Nurses, Administrators and Other Health Care Employees,” Striking Back Against the Reptile in Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care Cases Seminar, DRI, Chicago, Illinois, June 2018
“Top Practice Improvements to Improve Patient Care and Reduce Risks,” 2018 Beachside Scientific Seminar, APMA, Destin, Florida, May 2018
“Top Practice Improvements to Improve Patient Care and Reduce Risks,” 21st Annual Georgia Summit Program, GPMA, Atlanta, Georgia, February 2018
“Why Patients Sue, ” Heartland Foot & Ankle Conference, Des Moines, Iowa, October 2016
“Dealing with Audits and Compliance with Medicare, HIPAA and Healthcare Insurance,” Chiropractic and Beyond Continuing Education Program, Marietta, Georgia, September 2016
“Wound Care: Have a Seat at the High Stakes Table,” Conference on Wound Care, Roswell, Georgia, May 2016
“Why Patients Sue,” Georgia Podiatric Medical Association Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, February 2016
“Chiropractic Board Matters: Compliance with Board Rules and What to Do if You Receive a Board Subpoena or Complaint,” Chiropractic and Beyond Continuing Education Program, Marietta, Georgia, September 2015
“Do You Want to be Dr. Smith or Dr. Jones? Demonstrating and Documenting Careful, Competent and Caring Treatment,” North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society 2015 Winter Scientific Seminar, Greensboro, North Carolina, January 2015
“Adjusting Your Behavior to Avoid the Pain of a Lawsuit,” Chiropractic and Beyond Continuing Education Program, Marietta, Georgia, December 2014
“Don’t Let a Lawsuit Trip You Up,” Georgia Podiatric Medical Association Meeting, Hiawassee, Georgia, October 2014
“Adjusting Your Behavior to Avoid the Pain of a Lawsuit,” Chiropractic and Beyond Continuing Education Program, Marietta, Georgia, September 2014
“Top 10 Reasons for Lawsuits Against Podiatrists,” Alabama Podiatric Medical Association Scientific Seminar, Destin, Florida, May 2013
“Lawsuits Are A Pain In The Neck,” Chiropractic and Beyond Continuing Education Program, Marietta, Georgia, 2013
“Collaborative Care: The Use of Consultants,” The Podiatry Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, 2010
Affiliations
- Defense Research Institute (DRI)
- International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)
- Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC)
- Lekotek of Georgia – Board of Directors (2017-2020)
Certification
Organizations & Leadership Roles
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Annual Meeting Steering Committee, 2018-2019
Chair, Substantive Law Committee
Programming Subcommittee, 2019
Vice Chair, Substantive Law Committee
Programming Subcommittee, 2018
DRI For Life Committee 2015-2022
DRI Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee 2010-Present
Chair, Committee 2021-2023
Vice Chair, Committee 2019-2021
Co-Chair, Striking Back Against the Reptile in Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care Cases Seminar, 2018
Chair, Seminar 2016-2017 (Albert H. Parnell Outstanding Program Chair Award, 2017)
Vice-Chair, Seminar 2015-2016
Chair, Publications 2012-2015
Vice-Chair, Publications 2010-2012
DRI Complex Medicine Seminar Steering Committee 2013-2014
DRI Medical Liability & Healthcare Law Seminar Steering Committee 2010-Present
DRI Women in the Law Committee 2010-Present
DRI Medical Liability & Health Care Law Substantive Law Committee Liaison, 2014-2018
DRI Annual Meeting Subcommittee 2010-2011
DRI Young Lawyers Committee 2008-2015
Steering Committee 2010-2015
Long Range Planning Subcommittee 2014-2015
Co-Chair, Marketing Subcommittee 2013-2014
Co-Vice-Chair, Marketing Subcommittee 2012-2013
Co-Chair, Legislative Liaison Subcommittee 2011-2012
Co-Vice-Chair, Legislative Liaison
Subcommittee 2010-2011 Annual Meeting
Subcommittee 2010-2011 Legislative Liaison Subcommittee 2009-2012
Timeline
Managing Partner
The DeMartini Firm, PC
10.2023 - Current
Partner
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.
08.2023 - 10.2023
Partner
Nall & Miller, LLP
01.2011 - 10.2023
Attorney
Nall & Miller, LLP
07.2008 - 01.2011
Attorney
Beloin, Brown, Blum & Baer, LLC
06.2005 - 07.2008
J.D. - Law
University of Georgia School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Law
University of Georgia
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