Justan C. Bounds

Justan Bounds represents public and private companies, their officers, directors, and employees, as well as individual clients, in a wide range of complex commercial disputes. He represents entertainers and Fortune 500 media clients in all manner of dispute resolution, from constitutional to contractual to employment matters.

He also defends companies, officers, and directors in federal securities actions, including both SEC enforcement proceedings and class actions. In addition, he represents software companies in trademark, copyright, and licensing disputes. He also represents creditors in sophisticated post-judgment collection actions, including efforts to pierce the corporate veil and avoid fraudulent conveyances.

Experience

Defended an Atlanta-based entertainer in a defamation and tortious interference claim alleging $20 million in damages related to production of a television show.

Defended independent directors of an investment company in a securities class action that alleged more than $140 million in damages related to the company's public disclosures.

Presented multimillion-dollar breach of contract claim against business software customer. Matter settled while motion for summary judgment was pending.

Litigated breach of contract claims of a management company client against a facility owner, handling each stage of litigation from arbitration through an eventual appeal to the Supreme Court of Georgia.

Defended a client against a $500,000 claim for alleged violations of the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act and the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, securing dismissal with prejudice in the client's favor.

Pursued various post-judgment strategies, including post-judgment discovery, garnishment proceedings, and an action to pierce the corporate veil and set aside fraudulent transfers, on a nearly $2 million judgment against an allegedly defunct corporate debtor.

Represented a client unable to collect a substantial sum of money owed to it, bringing an action to pierce the corporate veil and set aside fraudulent transfers. Defeated the defendants' key summary judgment motion and, through discovery, garnishment, and motions practice, paved the way for a mid-seven-figure settlement.

Honors & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America (2023–2027)

Stand-Out Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2026)

Georgia Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine (2018–2020)

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Professional & Community Involvement

Justan is a member of the American Bar Association and the Atlanta Bar Association.

Prior to practicing law, Justan taught history and government and coached baseball in Fulton County, Georgia.