Jakob AbounassarAssociate

Primary Office

2100 Powers Ferry Road
Suite 215
Atlanta, GA 30339

Phone

470.300.3928

Professional Profile

Jakob Abounassar is an associate in Carr Allison’s Atlanta (GA) office. His practice focuses on premises liability, retail and hospitality, general litigation and transportation defense.

Jakob earned his Bachelor of Science, cum laude, from the University of Georgia. He then earned his Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law (GA). During law school, Jakob gained experience in corporate legal departments, compliance and private practice. He also volunteered with the Georgia Legal Services Program. Prior to joining Carr Allison, Jakob practiced at a regional civil defense firm. There, he represented insurers, employers and third-party administrators in a variety of civil litigation matters.

Outside the office, Jakob enjoys exploring Atlanta, hiking local trails and spending time with friends and family.

Practice Areas

Admitted to Practice

Georgia

Education

BS, University of Georgia, cum laude

JD, Emory University School of Law (GA)

News

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Course Description In today’s current litigation environment, most claims are appropriate for consideration of a potential settlement at some point.  This program will walk through the stages of litigation and how they will progress absent resolution.  The potential risks of nuclear verdicts will also be discussed.  The program will also […]

Swanson Obtains Summary Judgment

Stephen A. Swanson of our Chattanooga (TN) office secured summary judgment for a client in DeKalb County (GA). This was a premises liability case in which the plaintiff claimed she tripped and fell on overgrown kudzu in a movie theater parking lot. The court agreed with Stephen’s arguments on two […]

Thornton Elected to the USLAW Board of Directors

Carr Allison congratulates shareholder Thomas S. Thornton, III, of our Birmingham (AL) office on being elected to the 2026-27 USLAW Board of Directors, where he will be serving as Vice Chair.


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