Ramsey B. Prather is a trial lawyer and partner at Butler Prather LLP in Atlanta who, in 2025, co-led the team that secured the largest jury verdict in Georgia history — $2.5 billion against Ford Motor Company alongside legendary lead counsel James E. Butler Jr. A magna cum laude graduate of New York University and editor-in-chief of the Tulane Law Review (J.D. magna cum laude, 2010), Prather was recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star every year from 2019 through 2023. He represents Georgia clients in catastrophic personal injury, asbestos and mesothelioma, and False Claims Act whistleblower cases — bringing the full firepower of Butler Prather's nationally recognized trial practice to victims of asbestos-related disease.
Why Work With Ramsey?
16+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Georgia
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice16 yrs Highly Experienced
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Products Liability
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
False Claims Act
Georgia Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations2 years from diagnosis or discovery date
Wrongful Death Deadline2 years from date of death
Filing LocationGeorgia Superior Court (county of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement$1.0M–$1.3M (varies by case factors)
Georgia allows mesothelioma victims to file personal injury lawsuits against responsible asbestos manufacturers. Many victims also receive compensation from multiple asbestos bankruptcy trust funds. Learn more about settlements →
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 2 years from diagnosis or discovery date. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is 2 years from date of death. Acting quickly is important — evidence and witness availability can diminish over time. Ramsey offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
Ramsey B. Prather works on a contingency fee basis — Contingency — no fee unless we win. This means you pay nothing out of pocket to get started. Legal fees are only collected if your case is resolved successfully through a settlement or verdict.
Ramsey B. Prather handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Products Liability, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, False Claims Act. Ramsey B. Prather is a trial lawyer and partner at Butler Prather LLP in Atlanta who, in 2025, co-led the team that secured the largest jury verdict in Georgia history — $2.5 billion against Ford Motor Company alongside legendary lead counsel James E. Butler Jr. A magna cum laude graduate of New York University and editor-in-chief of the Tulane Law Review (J.D. magna cum laude, 2010), Prather was recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star every year from 2019 through 2023. He represents Georgia clients in catastrophic personal injury, asbestos and mesothelioma, and False Claims Act whistleblower cases — bringing the full firepower of Butler Prather's nationally recognized trial practice to victims of asbestos-related disease.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Georgia are typically filed in the Georgia Superior Court (county of exposure or residence). Ramsey can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in Georgia range from $1.0M–$1.3M (varies by case factors). The actual value of your case depends on factors such as the extent of asbestos exposure, the severity of your diagnosis, the number of liable parties, and available bankruptcy trust fund claims. Ramsey can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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