Bradley J. Patten

Brad Patten joined Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles in 1989 and has an extensive background in bankruptcy and workers compensation law. As a court appointed Chapter 7 trustee since 1997, Mr. Patten has the additional experience of working with debtors and creditors to guide them through the difficult process of bankruptcy.

Mr. Patten also handles workers compensation claims, representing individuals, employers and insurers from the initial determination of a compensable injury to retraining and compensation for permanent disability.

A Gainesville native and graduate of Gainesville High School and the University of Georgia School of Law, Mr. Patten has strong roots in Northeast Georgia and is committed to remaining available to and focused on assisting local bankruptcy and workers compensation clients.

Mr. Patten is an avid supporter of the Gainesville Ballet and has served on the Company’s Board of Directors since 2001. He is active in the Hall County Chamber of Commerce and has served on the Beautification and Adopt-a-Park committees.

Firm History:
Joined firm in 1989

Education:
University of Georgia, BBA (Accounting) 1983
University of Georgia School of Law, JD, 1986

Professional Admissions:
State of Georgia
   (All US District Courts, all State and Superior Courts, Court   of Appeals, Supreme Court),
US Court of Appeals - 11th Circuit
Chapter 7 Trustee in Bankruptcy

Professional Organizations:
State Bar of Georgia Workers Compensation Section Bankruptcy Section, Gainesville - Northeastern Bar Association, National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees

Civic Involvement:
Board of Directors of
   Gainesville Ballet Company 2001-present
Hall County Chamber of Commerce
   Beautification Committee (Chairman 1997-98)
Hall County Chamber of Commerce
Adopt-A-Park Committee (Chairman 1994-96)
Leadership Hall County 1993