Emmet J Bondurant

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Emmet Bondurant, founder of the Atlanta-based litigation boutique Bondurant, Mixson and Elmore, LLP, has dedicated over five decades of his career to the pursuit of justice, representing clients with unwavering integrity and an unyielding spirit. His exceptional success as a trial lawyer is rooted in his commitment to community service and pro bono litigation, including advocating for clients in significant civil rights and constitutional cases involving death penalty defense, habeas corpus work, voting rights, and legislative reapportionment.

Throughout his career, Bondurant has achieved remarkable milestones, demonstrating his skill in various legal arenas. From reversing a staggering $456 million patent infringement judgment against client Weyerhaeuser to providing exemplary representation for one of the world's largest airlines in high-stakes class action lawsuits across the nation, his expertise has been instrumental in securing favorable outcomes for his clients. The National Law Journal has recognized him as one of the Top 10 trial lawyers in the United States and has named his verdicts among the Top 10 defense verdicts of the year.

His commitment to the legal profession is reflected in his fellowships with the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. He has held leadership positions in various esteemed organizations and has been recognized with numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Anti-Defamation League’s 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award of the Southeast Region.

Bondurant's vast knowledge and expertise have made him a sought-after speaker and author on a wide range of subjects, including antitrust law, appellate issues, criminal antitrust problems, ethics, federal practice and procedure and more. He has shared his insights on a range of legal topics at seminars organized by prestigious institutions, including the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia and the Atlanta Bar Association.