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Torin D. Togut

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  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • Licensed for 44 years
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About Torin

 

  I have lived in Georgia since 1976 except for the period October 2001 until July, 2003.

  I worked as an attorney for low-income families of infants, children, youth and

  disabilities from September 1984 until January 2012.  My passion is to give individuals

  who may not think of themselves as "rich" enough to afford an attorney the opportunity

  to hire an attorney that will zealously advocate for their rights and interests.

 

  When I am not working, I love to travel with my wife Teresa.  Travel in the U.S. opens 

   your eyes to different parts of the country and an incredible appreciation of our

   country and its people. Travel abroad gives you an unique perspective of

   different cultures, languages, and the treasurers of the world. People may live in

   different countries but we all have much in common.

 

   Gardening is a favorite past time with long summers and growing seasons. I

   love sports both as a spectator and participant.  I am an avid Braves, Falcons,

   and Hawks fan as well as a Georgia Bulldog. Go Dawgs!   

Practice areas

  1. Education: 35%

    Special Education and school discipline

    39 years

  2. Divorce and separation: 30%

    Family law, child custody, visitation, child support, and division of property.

    45 years

  3. Civil rights: 15%

    Disability rights under Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 1983 actions, Title VII, First Amendment

    45 years

  4. Criminal defense: 10%

    misdemeanors and felonies, including juvenile court proceedings

    45 years

  5. Juvenile law: 10%

    45 years

Languages spoken

French

Contact

140 Hanarry Drive
Lawrenceville, GA, 30046

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      GAActive Member in Good Standing 197704/17/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers233
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Federal Interagency Black History Celebration ProgramU.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights2014
      CLE PresenterYoung Lawyers Division State Bar of Georgia, Advocates for Students with Disabilities2005
      Lifetime Volunteer Lawyer AwardACLU of Georgia2003
      Volunteer Lawyer AwardACLU of Vermont2003
      Phil HeinerAtlanta Volunteer Lawyer's Foundation1997
      Chairperson of Brook RunCitizens Advisory Council of Brook Run1992
      Professional of the YearARC of Georgia1991
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      AttorneyTorin Togut Attorney at Law2012 - 2013
      Adjunct ProfessorUniversity of Georgia School of Law2008 - 2012
      Cousins Public Interest FellowUniversity of Georgia School of Law2006 - 2008
      Executive DirectorVermont Protection and Advocacy2001 - 2002
      Attorney at Law - Part TimeTorin Togut1996 - 2012
      Specialist AttorneyGeorgia Legal Services Program1984 - 2012
      Attorney at Law - Full TimeTorin Togut1977 - 1984
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      ARC of GeorgiaPresident2010 - Present
      Parent to Parent of GeorgiaBoard Member2010 - 2014
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      National Business Institute SeminarDiscovery under New Federal Rules of Civil Procedure2015
      National Business Institute SeminarSpecial Education laws Made Simple2014
      Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law JudiciaryThe Helter Skelter World of IDEA Eligibility for Specific Learning Disability: The Clash of Response-to-Intervention and Child Find Requirements2012
      American University Washington School of LawGestalt of the School-to-Prison Pipeline: The Duality of Overrepresentation of Minorities in Special Education and Racial Disparity in School Discipline on Minorities2012
      The Beacon Journal of Special Education Law & PracticeHigh-Stakes Testing: Barometer for Success or Prognosticator for Failure?2004
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of La Verne College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1976
      Cornell UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1973
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Georgia Mental Health and LawGeorgia Mental Health and Law2016
      Annual IDEAS ConferenceMental Health Issues in Students with Disabilities2016
      National Business InstituteDiscovery under New Federal Rules of Civil Procedure2015
      Annual IDEAS ConferenceWhy Bullying Matters2015
      46th Annual Autism of America National ConferenceBullying: how to Identify Red Flags and Care for Ourselves2015
      National Business InstituteSpecial Education Laws Made Simple2014
      Health Ed SeminarGeorgia Mental Health and Law2014
      Annual IDEAS ConferenceRTI and Specific Learing Disabilities2014
      Annual Georgia Austim ConferenceLeast Restrictive Environment for Students with Disabiliteis2014
      16th Annual Council of Parent Attorneys and AdvocatesResponse to Intervention and Specific Learning Disabilities2014
      IDEAS ConferenceTransition Planning for Students with Disabilities2013
      Georgia Mental Health & LawCivil Committment and Guardianships2013
      20th Annual ADR ConferenceSpecial Education and ADR2013
      Advocates for Students with DisabilitiesCLE Presenter2005
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      May v. City of Nahunta, Georgia et al.Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed, in part, district court's decision finding that police officer was protected from damages by qualified immunity
      Franklin v. Fulton County, et alGeorgia Court of Appeals reversed in part trial court's grant of summary judgment on issue of statute of limitation
      Demmons v. DemmonsGeorgia Supreme Clourt vacated trial court's decision which omitted certain findings
      Herrera v. Tillostson d/b/a Enzos PizzaSetttlement
      In re: Professional Nurses Service Inc.Vermont Supreme Court affirmed administrative agency ruling granting certificate of need
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      Superb legal representation for my teenage son

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      Lawyer Lauren Albanese Bryant

      Lauren Bryant, Civil rights Attorney on Feb 6, 2018
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Torin is my go-to for all cases involving civil rights and education! He is very smart, and seems to know everyone, everywhere!

      Lawyer Jamie Lynn Baker Roskie

      Jamie Roskie, Education Attorney on Mar 3, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Torin and I were colleagues when we were teaching in the clinical program at the University of Georgia law school. Torin is highly respected by his peers is the profession, and his passion for his work is unmatched. I endorse him as an attorney and a mentor.

      Lawyer Lauren Albanese Bryant

      Lauren Bryant, Civil rights Attorney on Feb 6, 2018
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Torin is my go-to for all cases involving civil rights and education! He is very smart, and seems to know everyone, everywhere!

      Lawyer Jamie Lynn Baker Roskie

      Jamie Roskie, Education Attorney on Mar 3, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Torin and I were colleagues when we were teaching in the clinical program at the University of Georgia law school. Torin is highly respected by his peers is the profession, and his passion for his work is unmatched. I endorse him as an attorney and a mentor.

      Lawyer June Nephew Lynn

      June Lynn, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. I have worked as opposing counsel to Torin and have referred clients to him in the areas of civil rights and special education/disabilities. He is an exceptional attorney and an expert in civil rights cases. I highly respect his ethics and professionalism.

      Lawyer Howard M Lewis

      Howard Lewis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 7, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Togut is one of the finest attorneys in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his family law services and his other legal services as well.

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