Paul Kaufman, M.D., J.D., brings a unique perspective to the practice of law. Paul obtained his undergraduate education at R.P.I. (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) in Troy, New York. He then attended medical school at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York and received his Medical Doctor degree in 1976.

An intensive science background enables Paul to understand issues and experts in cases involving medicine, pharmacology, engineering, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Scientific knowledge is valuable to better advocate for the rights of people injured in a variety of settings Following post-graduate training in Pediatrics Paul then practiced Emergency Medicine until 1986. He was one of the first Board Certified Emergency Physicians in upper east Tennessee and was in charge of Emergency Medicine training for medical students, interns, and residents at the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee from 1983 to 1986. He cared for patients from Appalachia in Bristol and Kingsport Tennessee and Norton, Virginia in Emergency Rooms from 1979 to 1986, served as medical advisor for several rescue squads, and trained other physicians and nurses as an instructor in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support.

In 1986 Paul switched gears and attended the University of Tennessee College of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated in 1989, was ranked first in his class, and received numerous academic honors.

Now in with 30 years of practice as an attorney, he is a “public safety advocate” and has successfully represented clients injured by, among other things, medications with inadequate warnings, pollution, automobiles with defective restraint systems and various health care providers. He has helped prevail against major drug companies (Wyeth, Merck), automobile manufacturers (Chrysler, Honda), and other large corporations. Paul has obtained several million-dollar verdicts and settlements throughout his career and brings all of this experience to the Broderick Law Group to assist clients.

Paul is the father of six children and one (soon to be two) grandchildren. Paul now resides in Atlanta.

*Licensed in Tennessee