Augusta, Georgia
Staten Bitting
Attorney & Mediator
Decades of experience. Steady judgment. Trusted results.
About
About Staten Bitting
Staten Bitting is a highly respected attorney whose practice focuses on civil litigation, workers' compensation defense, and appeals in these areas. He also serves as a mediator in civil disputes and workers' compensation claims, bringing decades of experience and balanced judgment to the resolution process.
Education
- Furman UniversityB.A.
- Stetson University College of LawJ.D., cum laude (1978)
Practice Areas
Practice Areas
Civil Litigation
Experienced representation in complex civil disputes, from pre-trial strategy through trial and appeal. Staten brings decades of courtroom experience and a thorough command of Georgia civil procedure to every matter.
Workers' Compensation Defense
Comprehensive defense of employers and insurers in workers' compensation claims throughout Georgia. Staten has served in leadership roles shaping workers' compensation law at the state level.
Mediation
As a neutral mediator in civil disputes and workers' compensation claims, Staten draws on his deep litigation experience to guide parties toward fair, durable resolutions — efficiently and without unnecessary conflict.
Recognition
Honors & Recognition
Best Lawyers in America
- Personal Injury Litigation (Defense)
- Litigation – Insurance
- Workers' Compensation Law (Employers)
- Commercial Litigation
- Mediation
Lawyer of the Year – Augusta, GA
- Mediation (2023)
- Litigation – Insurance (2023, 2025)
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defense (2022, 2024)
Staten holds the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards.
Service
Leadership & Community
Professional Leadership & Service
- President, Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
- Chair, Workers' Compensation Section, State Bar of Georgia
- Member, State Board of Workers' Compensation Education Committee
- Member, Georgia Supreme Court Commission on Dispute Resolution (five years)
- Special Assistant Attorney General, workers' compensation defense and right of way condemnation
Community Involvement
- East Central Georgia Library Board – 12 years, including two terms as President
- Furman Alumni Board – Former member
Ready to Schedule a Mediation?
Staten Bitting is available to serve as a neutral mediator in civil disputes and workers' compensation claims throughout Georgia. Schedule directly through the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.