MVH attorney and partner AUBREY T. VILLINES, a graduate of the Woodrow Wilson College of Law, is renowned as one of Atlanta's top trial lawyers. Villines specializes in civil litigation, personal injury, worker's compensation, defamation, libel, and police brutality. This prominent and influential attorney has successfully tried hundreds of cases, and is known as a shrewd and spirited trial lawyer esteemed for his charismatic, persuasive style and oratorical delivery. A superb verbal communicator, Villines is a frequent guest speaker and noted lecturer. He often represents high-profile clients and large corporations in cases that command media scrutiny, and enjoys a reputation as having obtained one of the largest recoveries in the history of the state of Georgia for police brutality.
Well-respected by peers and judges, his technique receives accolades from clients and jurors as well. Recently one of Mr. Villines cases was chosen by the court of appeals to be presented in oral argument to the UGA School of Law. "It's about meticulous preparation --- and unbridled passion," says Villines, when asked about his 'secret for success.' "I like fighting for causes. I always have a cause going on somewhere."
He is an active advocate for and conducts litigation and legislative activities on behalf of numerous healthcare and professional associations (most notably as counsel for the Georgia Chiropractic Association and as lobbyist for St. Joseph's Hospital), and former vice president and chief lobbyist of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Atlanta Trial Lawyers Association, and the State Bar of Georgia.