Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Class Actions and Mass Torts

Associate - Litigation and Investigations

Justin Jorgensen is an associate in the Atlanta office and a member of the Class Actions and Mass Torts practice group. Justin dedicates the majority of his practice to toxic tort and environmental litigation, including the defense of clients in litigation involving PFCs (perfluorochemicals) and PFAS substances (per- and polyfluoroalkyl). He has successfully argued in court for his clients, and he has significant experience drafting motions and briefs in all aspects of his cases. While PFC litigation makes up the majority of Justin’s practice, he also acts as outside general counsel for private schools, insurers, and health information management companies.

Prior to joining BCLP, Justin was an associate at the largest Georgia law firm devoted solely to litigation. While there, Justin litigated cases involving trademark infringement, first party insurance coverage, toxic mold, and complex negligence. Over the two years that Justin practiced at his prior firm, he took and defended at least 50 depositions.

Before beginning his career as a practicing attorney, Justin clerked for a state trial court judge in Maryland, where he gained invaluable experience assisting with over 40 jury trials involving first degree murder, violent assaults, drug distribution, boating contract disputes, and other business disputes. Justin’s exposure to a wide range of legal issues and to the litigation process while clerking provides him with a unique perspective into which arguments work with juries and judges.

Justin earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Richmond School of Law, where he was given a full tuition scholarship. During law school, he was an editor on the University of Richmond Law Review, and the Virginia State Bar Intellectual Property Section published his article, Jurisdictional Splits and Timid Copyright Licensing. He also received the highest grade in his Trademarks and Unfair Competition class. During graduation, Justin received the Auzville Jackson, Jr. Award for excellence in intellectual property, which is awarded to only one student per year.

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT & HONORS Community Service Committee (Litigation Section), Atlanta Bar Association, 2023 CALI Award, Trademarks and Unfair Competition Auzville Jackson, Jr. Award PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Atlanta Bar Association State Bar of Georgia