J. Marshall "Buzz" Wehunt

Prior to founding Wehunt Trial Law, LLC in 2017 in order to begin representing the injured and their families, Buzz was an associate in the Atlanta office of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith and a member of the General Liability Practice, representing corporations and insurance companies in defending against negligence actions. His prior experience as a defense attorney gives Buzz a unique perspective in understanding how insurance companies work, which he now uses for his clients’ benefit. Buzz works hard to maximize every recovery for his clients. More specifically, Buzz focused his practice in the areas of products liability, transportation, premises liability, personal injury, toxic torts and environmental litigation, defending individuals and entities in all aspects of civil litigation from inception through resolution. Buzz has significant litigation experience in successfully drafting and arguing dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment. He is similarly experienced in conducting and defending depositions as well as negotiating settlements.

Before joining Lewis Brisbois, Buzz spent over five years at Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele, in its Marietta, Ga. office, as a general litigator, with a focus on contractual disputes involving large and small businesses, construction, land use, and real estate. In the past, he also served as counsel on behalf of various governmental entities, including general counsel for the Cherokee County Board of Ethics.