About Ronald I. Kaplan
Ronald I. Kaplan M.D. trained first in medicine and later in law. He holds degrees in three distinct fields and has combined that training into a practice that sits at the intersection of clinical and legal questions.
He began his academic journey at Tulane University, where he graduated in 1971 with a major in Spanish and a minor in chemistry. He earned his medical degree from Georgia Health Sciences University in 1975. Nearly two decades later he added a law degree from Georgia State University College of Law, completing his legal education in 1992.
His career blends two professions that rarely overlap so directly. He practices law through The Law Offices of Ronald Kaplan, M.D. LLC. That firm name reflects both his medical and legal credentials. He has maintained an active presence in legal circles while relying on his medical background to inform day-to-day work.
Kaplan applies clinical knowledge to legal matters that involve medical facts. He handles cases where understanding medical records, clinical decision-making, and standards of care matters to the legal outcome. He explains technical medical concepts in plain language for juries, opposing counsel, and judges. His dual training often serves to bridge gaps between complex science and courtroom procedure.
He is licensed to practice law in Georgia. He holds current membership in the Georgia State Bar. He is also a member of the American College of Legal Medicine and the American Association for Justice. His involvement with the Police Officers Training Association (POST) signals an interest in topics where law enforcement, medicine, and legal responsibility meet.
Colleagues and clients see his career as an example of professional crossover. He draws on years of formal medical education while following the rules and ethics of the bar. That combination shapes how he approaches case preparation, expert testimony, and client counseling.
He keeps his practice in Georgia and continues to work on matters that require both medical insight and legal skill. He currently practices at The Law Offices of Ronald Kaplan, M.D. LLC, handling legal matters that intersect medicine and law.
