About
Founder and managing partner of Vaught Law Office, John L. Vaught is a highly experienced lawyer based in Savannah, Georgia. A proud Vanderbilt Alumnus, he graduated in 1994 with majors in history and political science before earning his Juris Doctor from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law in 1997. As a member of the State Bar of Georgia, John Vaught is actively involved in various national, state, and local bar organizations. He has served on the American Bar Association Advisory Panel and held positions in the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association. Currently, he serves as the Vice President of the Savannah Trial Lawyers Association. Throughout his career, John has successfully obtained verdicts and settlements for families and individuals in Georgia and beyond. He specializes in cases involving medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, tractor-trailer collisions, and general negligence. Notably, he has represented clients in litigation against major trucking companies, retailers, tire manufacturers, and insurance companies. Recognized for his exceptional legal skills, John has been named a Rising Star in Georgia Super Lawyers for three consecutive years and has been honored as one of the "Top 40 under 40" by the National Trial Lawyers. Additionally, he has been recognized as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in the State of Georgia. In addition to his legal practice, John Vaught is a sought-after lecturer on various litigation topics, with a particular passion for representing injured children. Outside of work, he is a devoted husband and father to two sons.
Legal Issues
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
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- English: Spoken, Written
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