Susan J. Levy

Susan J. Levy

Levy & Pruett
  • Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability
  • Georgia
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Biography

Susan J. Levy is the founding partner of Levy & Pruett. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Susan received her BA from Cornell University and graduated with distinction from Emory Law School. After four years with the Attorney General's office and two years in private practice, Susan started her own firm, while continuing to represent the Georgia DOT as a Special Assistant Attorney General. An AV-rated lawyer, she has enjoyed a remarkable record in court, winning almost every case she has taken to trial.

Practice Areas
Insurance Defense
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Additional Practice Areas
  • Automobile & Trucking Liability
  • Governmental Liability, Transportation & Construction
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Insurance Coverage
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Founding Partner
Levy & Pruett
- Current
Susan J. Levy is the founding partner of Levy & Pruett. After four years with the AG's office and two years in private practice, Susan started her own firm, while continuing to represent the Georgia DOT as a Special Assistant Attorney General.
Special Assistant Attorney General
State Law Department
- Current
Susan continued defending wrongful death and personal injury cases for the Georgia Department of Transportation as a Special Assistant Attorney General.
Founding Partner
Law Office of Susan J. Levy
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After four years with the AG's office and two years in private practice, Susan started her own firm, while continuing to represent the Georgia DOT as a Special Assistant Attorney General.
Associate
Law Office of Mary Ann Oakley
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Assistant Attorney General
State Law Department
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Following her clerkship, Susan joined the Georgia Attorney General's office and immediately began defending wrongful death and personal injury cases throughout the state for the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Law Clerk
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
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She spent two years as a law clerk for Honorable Jack T. Camp, U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.
Education
Emory University School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Emory Law Journal, Notes and Comments Editor
Honors: Dean's List, American Jurisprudence Award, 1986
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Cornell University
B.A. | History
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Academic Average 3.3/4.0
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Awards
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2010-2011
Professional Associations
Council on Litigation Managment
Director of Education for Greater Atlanta Chapter
Current
Activities: Ms. Susan J. Levy to speak at the 2014 CLM Insurance Bad Faith & Coverage Conference. Please see the Press Release. http://www.sjl-law.com/lawyer-attorney-2387739.html
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Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
Member
Current
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Trial Techniques Program - Emory Law School
Instructor
Current
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Congregation Bet Chaverim
Member
Current
Activities: Susan is an active member of Congregation Bet Haverim, where she served two terms as president.
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Defense Research Institute
Member
Current
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Transportation Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Lawyers Club of Atlanta
Member
Current
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Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
Member
Current
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DeKalb County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Georgia Society for Healthcare Risk Management
Member
Current
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Georgia State Bar
Member
- Current
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Leadership DeKalb
Graduate
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Contact & Map
125 Clairemont Ave
#550
Decatur, GA 30030
Telephone: (404) 371-8857
Fax: (404) 371-8882