Katherine L. McArthur

For more than four decades, Katherine “Kathy” McArthur has dedicated her career to fighting for individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries and families who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. With over $450 million recovered for her clients, she has established herself as one of Georgia’s most respected personal injury attorneys and a trusted advocate in cases involving trucking accidents, medical malpractice, products liability, premises liability, and wrongful death.

The Legacy of Katherine L. McArthur

As a Defender of Justice, Kathy McArthur’s living legacy is defined by her precision-driven method for securing exceptional results for her clients, her mentorship of a team of eight award-winning lawyers and her unwavering commitment to protecting those who have been wronged by negligence.

Kathy McArthur’s unprecedented level of expertise is built upon a foundation of academic excellence. She graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1976 with Phi Beta Kappa honors, where she was recognized as a member of the Order of the Old Well and the Order of St. Andrews, while serving as Co-Chairman of the UNC Honor Court, and earned her J.D. from UNC School of Law in 1979.

A Proven Record of Results

Throughout her career, Kathy has secured landmark verdicts and settlements that have provided justice and financial security for families facing unimaginable circumstances. Her victories span complex medical malpractice cases, devastating trucking accidents, and a wide range of catastrophic injury cases.

Widely regarded as “the lawyer’s lawyer” by her peers, Kathy McArthur is the expert attorneys rely on when handling high-stakes, complex, and serious injury cases.

Georgia’s Only Quadruple-Board Certified Attorney

Katherine L. McArthur is Board Certified as a Specialist in Truck Accident Law, Civil Trial Law, and Civil Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) and Medical Malpractice Law by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA).

She is the only attorney in the United States who is board certified in both Truck Accident Law and Medical Malpractice Law. She is the only attorney in Georgia who has earned board certification in four distinct specialty areas.

Specialty Certifications:

• Truck Accident Law – Board Certified Specialist since 2025
• Medical Malpractice Law – Board Certified Specialist since 2025
• Civil Trial Law – Board Certified Specialist since 2005
• Civil Practice Advocacy – Board Certified Specialist since 2012

Recognized by Her Peers, Trusted by Her Clients

Kathy’s exceptional work has earned recognition from the legal community and beyond. She has earned the dinstinction of Fellow within several prominent legal associations.

Distinguished Fellowships:

• Life Fellow, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
• Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America (LCA)
• Fellow, International Society of Barristers (ISOB)

A Leader in the Legal Community

Beyond her client work, Kathy has served in leadership roles that demonstrate her commitment to the legal profession.

Leadership Roles:

• President, Georgia Chapter of ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates) (2003)
• President, William A. Bootle American Inn of Court (2003-2004)
• National Board Member, ABOTA (2006-2008)
• Special Master for Disciplinary Matters, State Bar of Georgia (2009-Present)

Professional Associations:

• Champion Member, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), 1993-Present
• Member, American Association for Justice (AAJ), 1993-Present
• Member, Macon Bar Association, 1980-Present
• Member, Middle Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 1995-Present

Rooted in Georgia, Respected Nationwide

Under Kathy’s leadership, McArthur Law Firm has earned national recognition as one of America’s Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report every year since 2013. What began as a practice rooted in Macon has grown into a statewide presence with offices in Atlanta and Warner Robins, built on core values of compassion, meticulous attention to detail, and fierce dedication to clients.

Awards & Recognitions:

• Top 10 Attorney in Georgia across all fields of law (2018–2025)
• Georgia Super Lawyer since 2005; Top 10 since 2018, and Top 3 since 2023
• AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell—the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards
• Recognied for Community Leadership by Lawyer Legion since 2020

Media Recognition: Kathy’s expertise has been featured on national platforms including The New York Times and The Joy Behar Show, where she discussed the dangers of distracted driving. She regularly appears in Georgia media for high-profile cases. Kathy was featured on the cover of Super Lawyers Magazine in February of 2024.

Admitted to Practice in all State and Federal Courts in Georgia

Katherine McArthur is admitted to practice in all State Courts in Georgia, including the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals. She is also admitted to practice in all three U.S. Federal District courts in the State of Georgia, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Court Admissions:

• Supreme Court of Georgia – 2001
• Georgia Court of Appeals – 2018
• Supreme Court of the United States – 2011
• United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit – 2009
• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia – 1980
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia – 2011
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia – 2009

A Foundation of Academic Excellence

Katherine McArthur earned her Bacheor’s Degree from the University of North Carolina in 1976 Phi Beta Kappa honors, where she was recognized as a member of the Order of the Old Well and the Order of St. Andrews, while serving as Co-Chairman of the UNC Honor Court. She earned her law degree from UNC School of Law in 1979.

Education:

• University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill – Bachelor of Science – 1979
• University of North Carolina School of Law – Juris Doctor – 1976