For over sixteen years, Brandon Vaughn has dedicated his law practice to advocating for individuals and families who have been injured by others. As a partner and trial lawyer in the Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Group at Robins Kaplan LLP, he is committed to understanding the challenges clients face while helping them secure compensation for their losses.

Brandon views his position as an attorney as much more than a job. To him, it is a calling. It’s about justice. 

Brandon’s call to the fight for justice began early in his life. As part of a family of lawyers, he grew up with a passion for protecting the interests of people who are underrepresented, and those who feel voiceless in the legal system, especially people of color. He also deeply relates to the pain and frustration of losing a loved one, having lost a parent where family members questioned whether the medical care was appropriate. 

Brandon possesses an advanced understanding of how the legal system works, and he also understands what resources are needed to “make it a fair fight” for his clients. Challenging massive insurance companies, healthcare systems, and large corporations with legions of lawyers requires a law firm that is equal to the task. Brandon’s clients benefit from the vast resources of a powerful law firm comprised of 200+ plus lawyers. 

Compared to much smaller firms without the same resources, Brandon utilizes internal teams of investigative professionals with years of experience. These teams include investigators with law enforcement training, medical analysts with nursing backgrounds, and researchers that provide attorneys at Robins Kaplan with a deeper analysis of the circumstances surrounding claims. Brandon’s clients benefit from the advantages of this advanced investigative knowledge.

Hard-working and compassionate, Brandon helps clients in a variety of situations. He frequently handles medical malpractice cases involving failure to timely diagnose cancer, failure to timely diagnose stroke, failure to provide appropriate care in nursing homes and group homes, and cases involving injuries to children after birth leading to cerebral palsy. Brandon also has several active personal injury cases involving individuals who have been seriously injured or killed in car crashes.

Brandon’s advocacy in challenging, complex cases has earned him recognition from several professional organizations. In 2024, he was listed as a “Minnesota Super Lawyer,” highlighting Brandon’s exceptional skill and expertise in his field. In 2023, Brandon was honored as the Nation’s Best Advocate among the “Top 40 Under 40” 2023 Class by the National Bar Association, named a "Rising Star of the Plaintiffs Bar" by The National Law Journal, and included in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's Black Leaders List. Moreover, Brandon has been featured in the "Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America" for the past three years. He also serves as Chair of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Committee for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). The group’s main priority includes identifying strategies for growing diversity within the organization.

In addition to his medical malpractice and personal injury practice, Brandon has provided pro bono representation to clients in the areas of family law and immigration law. Brandon has been regularly named a “North Star Lawyer” by the Minnesota State Bar Association, which recognizes attorneys who provide at least 50 hours of pro bono legal service in a single year.

Brandon’s professional expertise frequently leads to invitations to speak at various educational programs in the legal profession. He has presented and authored on topics related to personal injury and medical malpractice as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. Recent presentations include topics related to law firm economics, leadership through diversity, trial advocacy, elimination of bias, and skill development for new lawyers.

Outside of his legal practice, Brandon spends his spare time mentoring youth in the Twin Cities and playing a wide variety of sports including softball, tennis, basketball, and golf.

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