Overview
Jason T. Vuchinich’s civil litigation practice focuses on catastrophic injury cases, often in the premises liability, transportation, and product liability contexts. He has represented a broad range of clients from national corporations and manufacturers, commercial and residential property owners, transportation companies, and small businesses.
Jason has litigated a wide variety of cases from the pre-suit stage up through defense verdicts at trial. With litigation experience in both Federal and State Courts, Jason strives to provide the optimal outcome for clients be it through direct settlement negotiations, mediation, or jury trial. He takes pride in his thoughtful and resourceful approach to the relentless representation of his clients. He earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Georgia after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and political science from the University of Mississippi.
Education & Admissions
Education
University of Georgia, J.D., cum laude, 2017
University of Mississippi, B.A., 2014
Admissions
Alabama
Georgia
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Representative Experience
- Represented various apartment complexes, property management companies, security companies, restaurant chains, bars, nightclubs, and other retail businesses in premises liability and dram shop related litigation, including wrongful death and catastrophic injuries.
- Represented national and regional line haul trucking companies, national and regional waste transportation companies, automotive retailers, and individual motor vehicle owners and operators in transportation-related cases involving death and catastrophic injuries.
- Represented international product manufacturers in business litigation disputes and cases involving catastrophic injury.
Practices & Industries
Awards & Recognition
The Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation: 2025
The Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, Personal Injury Litigation: Defendants, 2024-2025
The Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, Product Liability Litigation: Defendants, 2024-2025
The Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, Transportation Law: Defendants, 2024-2025
Super Lawyers®, Georgia Rising Stars List, Civil Litigation: Defense, 2021-2024
News & Publications
Shining the Evidentiary Light on Litigation Finance Companies, DRI’s For the Defense Magazine, January 2019.
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Third Party Criminal Acts with a Firearm: Beyond Foreseeability, DRI's Customer Connection, October 2018.
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A Spider Web of Liability: Exploring Risks for Retailers, Restaurants, and the Local Delivery of Their Products, DRI’s Customer Connection, March 2019.
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- Super Lawyers®
- Modern Restaurant Management
- ACC Georgia Newsletter
Events & Speaking Engagements
"Contracts Key to a Good Defense of Hospitality Entities" DRI's Retail and Hospitality Virtual Seminar, September 25, 2020
“Preparing for and Defending the 30(b)(6) Deposition” DRI’s Retail and Hospitality Annual Seminar, Orlando, Florida, May 9, 2019
“The Intersection of Social Media and Litigation” RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.) RIMS – Utah Chapter, February 13, 2019
“Social Media: Impact on Liability Claims”, The Institutes CPCU Society, Atlanta Chapter, September 19, 2018
Professional & Community Activities
Defense Research Institute-Retail and Hospitality Substantive Committee, Marketing Chair
Defense Research Institute-Retail and Hospitality, Seminar Vice Chair
Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, Member
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, Member
UGA Alumni Association, Member
Ole Miss Alumni Association, Member
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Volunteer Member