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John Walker

John Walker

USA 2026

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Jones Day
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: Product Liability

Georgia

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Business & Tort Litigation

Career

John Walker is a trial lawyer who has served first chair defending national clients in high-stakes product liability litigation, including more than 25 trials. He has been extensively involved in representing R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in smoking and health litigation in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, Oregon, United States Virgin Islands, and Massachusetts courts. This involvement included serving as lead counsel in numerous state and federal jury trials and arguing legal issues in trial and appellate courts.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Product Liability - Georgia

Band 2
Individual Editorial

John Walker wins praise for his excellent trial capabilities across a broad range of product liability matters. He has particular experience in litigation involving the tobacco industry.

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  • John is one of the best trial attorneys I have worked with in my entire career. He is smart, creative and has a great demeanor in the courtroom.

    Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Guide to the USA

  • John was a fantastic trial lawyer in front of a jury. He had a complete command of the facts and all the issues in the case and such a presence with the jury, showing complete credibility without arrogance. I was highly impressed with his skills as a trial lawyer.

    Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Guide to the USA

  • John is the best trial lawyer I've ever worked with. He's phenomenal – one of a kind and a very impressive individual. He has a great courtroom demeanor and interacts well with jurors. Juries love him.

    Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Guide to the USA

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