Natalie S. Woodward
Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Warshauer Woodward Atkins, LLC
Practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Constitutional Law, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 2002
Education: University of Georgia School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2005, 2014 - 2015 Warshauer Woodward Atkins, LLC
2740 Bert Adams RdAtlanta, GA 30339 Phone: 404-892-4900 Email: Natalie S. Woodward Visit website
Natalie S. Woodward is an attorney and partner at the Atlanta, Georgia, law firm of Warshauer Woodward Atkins. She offers tenacious legal representation to clients throughout the United States in personal injury and constitutional law matters. For two decades, she has handled a variety of legal matters such as:
- Medical malpractice
- Premises liability accidents
- Car, truck and motorcycle accidents
- Product liability
- Wrongful death
- Nursing home abuse
- Birth injuries
- Railroad and forklift accidents
Hailing from Powder Springs, Georgia, Ms. Woodward completed her Bachelor of Science in journalism and political science in 1999. She enrolled at the University of Georgia School of Law and earned her law degree in 2002. During her time there, she served as the president of her class and the chair of the Moot Court Board. She was also part of the university’s 2001 Champion Intrastate Moot Court Team.
A compassionate professional, Ms. Woodward is mindful of the emotional and psychological effects of a personal injury as well as its colossal impact on the life of a victim. With knowledge of how the responsible parties work in such situations, she fights for the rights of her clients at every step with integrity and fairness. She captured people's attention by obtaining a record-setting verdict of $1 million for a wrongfully arrested client in Georgia in her very first jury trial as a lead counsel.
Ms. Woodward appeared before the Georgia Court of Appeals, seeking increased protection for children exploited on social media. She was featured on national as well as international news channels for the spirit to safeguard the rights of children. Furthermore, she has fought for the rights of sexually abused children.
An active member of the State Bar of Georgia, Ms. Woodward currently sits on the board of its Statewide Judicial Evaluation Committee and the Senior Lawyers Committee.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Constitutional Law, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFirst Admitted: 2002, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://warlawgroup.com/personal-injury-attorneys-in-atlanta...
Bar / Professional Activity
- GTLA Executive Committee
- Bench and Bar Committee of the State Bar of Georgia
- Executive Committee for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Board Member, Senior Lawyers Committee, 2022 – 2023
- Board Member, Georgia State Bar Statewide Judicial Evaluation Committee 2022 – 2023
- Board Member, Georgia State Bar Judicial Qualifications Commission Nominating Committee 2022 – 2023
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $77 million - Psychiatric Malpractice Case. See news video here - CW69 Atlanta CBS News - Family awarded $77 million in addiction treatment center case. Congratulations to our new law partner, Natalie Woodward, on her $77 Million Verdict in a psychiatric malpractice case on August 30. This is a fair and just result in an extremely hard-fought case. The jury got the case yesterday, five years to the day after the Plaintiffs’ 29-year-old son was admitted to Metro Atlanta Recovery Residences for treatment of his bipolar disorder and substance abuse issues. Unfortunately, shortly after his admission, the psychiatrist took him off his Lithium and he decompensated. He was administratively discharged (essentially kicked out) for purported rule violations to a lower level of care. He subsequently experienced a psychotic event that tragically resulted in his death. The jury awarded $10 Million for the estate claim, and $55 Million for the full value of the life. Judge Kimberly Anderson presided. This was her first med mal case, and her first big civil trial, and it was a tough one. She was thoughtful and gave full consideration to all of the complex issues, while letting the attorneys try their cases. The jury was very attentive to the jury and completely engaged in the process from start to finish. Natalie truly put her heart and soul into this case. She believed in it from the start and advocated for this family and for all persons whose mental illness is not taken seriously. This verdict speaks volumes. Retired State Court Judge Dax Lopez was our co-counsel on this case. It took a real village and all of us are proud to have helped. What a great first trial for Dax after coming off the bench! MARR was represented by James Looper and Heather Saum Ware of Hall Booth Smith; and the doctor was represented by Ted Lavender and Amy Hoffman of Lavender Hoffman Alderman. A high-low was entered into with the doctor immediately after closing arguments. The jury also checked yes to both punitive damages and attorneys’ fees and will return this afternoon to consider that evidence. So, stay tuned!, 2022
Educational Background
- University of Georgia, Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Political Science
Honors
- Fulton Daily Report 40 Under 40, 2015
- One of the Best Young Lawyers in Georgia, Atlanta Magazine
- President of her Second Year Class and Chair of the Moot Court Board, UGA Law
- Member of the 2001 Champion Intrastate Moot Court Team, UGA Law
- Top 50, Georgia Super Lawyers, 2020 - 2022
- Top 100, 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers
Office location for Natalie S. Woodward
2740 Bert Adams Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2005, 2014 - 2015