Timothy A. Bumann

Timothy Bumann is a Partner in the Litigation Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP.

His main area of practice is in representation of product manufacturers and distributors both in court and before regulatory bodies.

Mr. Bumann began trying cases in 1988. Since then, he has tried cases all over the United States. Mr. Bumann focuses on products liability, commercial and equine law issues, and in assisting clients achieve their litigation, commercial and regulatory goals.

Mr. Bumann speaks and teaches on various topics. His speeches and publications include the following:

Contributing Editor, The Firearms and Outdoor Trade

Books and Pamphlets

• The Compendium of Reported United States Firearms Products Liability Cases (3d Ed 2006).
• Proof of Causation in Private Tort Actions in Georgia (Supp. 1993 - 1995).
• Georgia Products Liability (Supp. 1993 - 1995).
• A Products Liability Handbook for Executives and Managers, 1994.
• Boot Camp for Property Claims Adjusters, 1989.

Articles

• “So, You Want a Horse?: A Primer on Equine Law”, Trust The Leaders, Summer 2010.
• “Agroterrorism: What It Is and Why It Should Matter to You”, Trust The Leaders, Summer 2009.
• “Anatomy of a Recall”, Trust The Leaders, Spring 2008.
• “Handling Physical Evidence”, Trust The Leaders, Summer 2007.
• “Pandora’s Box”, Trust the Leaders, Summer 2007.
• “Tax Policy and Conservation Land Use”, Georgia Forestry Today, Jan/Feb 2007.
• “Swine, Wildlife Habitat and You”, Georgia Forestry Today, Mar/Apr 2007.
• “Appeals of Decisions of Tax Assessors”, Georgia Forestry Today, May/June 2007.
• “Board of Equalization Proceedings”, Georgia Forestry Today, July/August 2007.
• “Firearms Laws and Regulation in Negligent Distribution Cases”, ABA Tort and Insurance Practice Section, Feb. 2001.
• “Gun Control Through Retailer Litigation”, The Brief, Fall 1999.
• “A Products Liability Response to Gun Control Litigation”, Seton Hall Legislative Journal, Vol. 19, #3 (1995).

Presentations

• Product Liability Prevention and Defense Group workshops (semi annual), various product liability topics (1991 to date)
• PLP&D 2011 Winter Workshop, Customer Terms and Conditions, (2011)
• US Army Corps of Engineers Security Managers Conference, Agroterrorism, (2010)
• Transatlantic Shippers Conference, DHS Proposed Voluntary Preparedness Program (2010)
• National Firearms Law Seminar, Product Liability presenter (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
• ABA Tort and Insurance Section, Firearms Negligent Distribution Litigation, (2001)
• Seton Hall Law School, Gun Control Through Retailer Litigation (1995)

Mr. Bumann is Judge pro tem of the Municipal Court of Monticello, Georgia and served on the Jasper County Board of Tax Equalization from 2002-2008.

Mr. Bumann and his wife, Karan, showed Paint and Pinto horses for many years. Mr. Bumann is a former American Pinto Horse Association Director for Georgia and has served on the Association’s Shows and International Competitions Committees.

Mr. Bumann served in the United States Coast Guard from 1976 to 1983 as a rescue helicopter air crewman. In 2004 he reenlisted in the Georgia State Defense Force (State Guard) where he attended Officer Candidate School and was the class Honor Graduate. He is currently a Major and serves as an Antiterrorism Officer with the Provost Marshal, Georgia National Guard.

Mr. Bumann received his B.S. degree in Political Science from Georgia Southern College in 1984 and his J.D. degree from Georgia State University College of Law in 1987. Mr. Bumann is currently completing his work to receive a certification as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst from the California Department of Justice. Mr. Bumann is a member of the Georgia Bar.