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
Special Education and school discipline
38 years
Family law, child custody, visitation, child support, and division of property.
44 years
Disability rights under Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 1983 actions, Title VII, First Amendment
44 years
misdemeanors and felonies, including juvenile court proceedings
44 years
44 years
Languages spoken
French
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1977 | 04/18/2021 |
| Legal answers | 229 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Interagency Black History Celebration Program | U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights | 2014 |
| CLE Presenter | Young Lawyers Division State Bar of Georgia, Advocates for Students with Disabilities | 2005 |
| Lifetime Volunteer Lawyer Award | ACLU of Georgia | 2003 |
| Volunteer Lawyer Award | ACLU of Vermont | 2003 |
| Phil Heiner | Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer's Foundation | 1997 |
| Chairperson of Brook Run | Citizens Advisory Council of Brook Run | 1992 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional of the Year | ARC of Georgia | 1991 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Torin Togut Attorney at Law | 2012 - 2013 |
| Adjunct Professor | University of Georgia School of Law | 2008 - 2012 |
| Cousins Public Interest Fellow | University of Georgia School of Law | 2006 - 2008 |
| Executive Director | Vermont Protection and Advocacy | 2001 - 2002 |
| Attorney at Law - Part Time | Torin Togut | 1996 - 2012 |
| Specialist Attorney | Georgia Legal Services Program | 1984 - 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney at Law - Full Time | Torin Togut | 1977 - 1984 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ARC of Georgia | President | 2010 - Present |
| Parent to Parent of Georgia | Board Member | 2010 - 2014 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| National Business Institute Seminar | Discovery under New Federal Rules of Civil Procedure | 2015 |
| National Business Institute Seminar | Special Education laws Made Simple | 2014 |
| Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary | The Helter Skelter World of IDEA Eligibility for Specific Learning Disability: The Clash of Response-to-Intervention and Child Find Requirements | 2012 |
| American University Washington School of Law | Gestalt of the School-to-Prison Pipeline: The Duality of Overrepresentation of Minorities in Special Education and Racial Disparity in School Discipline on Minorities | 2012 |
| The Beacon Journal of Special Education Law & Practice | High-Stakes Testing: Barometer for Success or Prognosticator for Failure? | 2004 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of La Verne College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1976 |
| Cornell University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1973 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Mental Health and Law | Georgia Mental Health and Law | 2016 |
| Annual IDEAS Conference | Mental Health Issues in Students with Disabilities | 2016 |
| National Business Institute | Discovery under New Federal Rules of Civil Procedure | 2015 |
| Annual IDEAS Conference | Why Bullying Matters | 2015 |
| 46th Annual Autism of America National Conference | Bullying: how to Identify Red Flags and Care for Ourselves | 2015 |
| National Business Institute | Special Education Laws Made Simple | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Ed Seminar | Georgia Mental Health and Law | 2014 |
| Annual IDEAS Conference | RTI and Specific Learing Disabilities | 2014 |
| Annual Georgia Austim Conference | Least Restrictive Environment for Students with Disabiliteis | 2014 |
| 16th Annual Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates | Response to Intervention and Specific Learning Disabilities | 2014 |
| IDEAS Conference | Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities | 2013 |
| Georgia Mental Health & Law | Civil Committment and Guardianships | 2013 |
| 20th Annual ADR Conference | Special Education and ADR | 2013 |
| Advocates for Students with Disabilities | CLE Presenter | 2005 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 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 al | Georgia Court of Appeals reversed in part trial court's grant of summary judgment on issue of statute of limitation |
| Demmons v. Demmons | Georgia Supreme Clourt vacated trial court's decision which omitted certain findings |
| Herrera v. Tillostson d/b/a Enzos Pizza | Setttlement |
| In re: Professional Nurses Service Inc. | Vermont Supreme Court affirmed administrative agency ruling granting certificate of need |
| Brogdon v. National Healthcare Corporation | Motion to Dismiss grnt'd in part denied in part |
|---|---|
| Heichelbeck v. Evans | Prevailed in federal court and Eleventh Circuit |
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Wed Feb 13 2013
Posted by anonymous
Mon Feb 11 2013
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!
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.
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.
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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