Brett Vaughn
- Was appointed by a federal judge to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee to lead the Science and Expert Committee for the Bard hernia mesh litigation.
- On the trial team for the Ethicon/Johnson & Johnson hernia mesh litigation.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with honors from Missouri Southern State University (2010)
- Legal studies at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law
Last Updated: September 13, 2024
In Southwest Missouri, Brett Vaughn was raised in the little town of Mount Vernon. In 2010 Brett graduated at Missouri Southern State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in the nursing program with honors. After relocating, Brett enrolled at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law for his legal studies. After graduating law school, Brett quickly rose to the position of lead litigation lawyer at a mass tort law firm.
Honors and Awards:
- Missouri Southern State University Nursing Honor Society – In Recognition of Valuable Contributions to the Profession of Nursing and the Community of Joplin (2012)
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff (2023)
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 – Civil Plaintiff (2016 – 2024)
- Super Lawyers – Rising Star (2020 – 2022)
- Marquis Who’s Who in America (2021-2022)
Practice Areas:
- Pharmaceutical Drugs
- Medical Devices
- Toxic Exposure
- Personal Injury
- Mass Torts