Meet The Team Derek Rajavuori

Derek Rajavuori centers his practice on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, as well as appeals. He has substantial experience litigating cases at both the trial and appellate level. After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Alabama School of Law, Derek clerked for both a trial judge and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He then spent the next several years at a large international law firm, defending Fortune 500 companies in grievous injury and death cases throughout the country. He also obtained several victories in appeals brought before the U.S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta.

Although Derek gained valuable experience during his time as a defense attorney, he ultimately realized that his calling was to serve ordinary people in need of a good lawyer. He now represents injured persons and their families in the areas of catastrophic injury, product liability, civil rights, industrial accident, negligent security, wrongful death, premises liability, and trucking cases. Derek was originally admitted to the Bar in 2014 and is licensed to practice in the State of Georgia, the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern District of Georgia, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the State of Minnesota.

Derek lives with his wife, son, and their two dogs in Dunwoody. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, playing music, and anything that gets him outside. Derek also volunteers with the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta and serves as a Dunwoody Ambassador.