Susan J. Levy

Biography

Susan J. Levy is a founding partner of Levy Pruett Carter. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Susan received her BA from Cornell University and graduated with distinction from Emory Law School. She spent two years as a law clerk for Honorable Jack T. Camp, U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia. 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.

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. An AV-rated lawyer, she has enjoyed a remarkable record in court, winning almost every case she has taken to trial. Susan recently completed her first year on the faculty for the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association Trial Academy and has taught at Emory Law School’s Trial Techniques Program. She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Defense Research Institute, Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, DeKalb County Bar Association, Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, and Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. She is a 2005 graduate of Leadership DeKalb.Susan is an active member of Congregation Bet Haverim, where she served two terms as president, and is a member of the 2024 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Selection Committee. 

Education

• Cornell University, Bachelor’s Degree
• Emory University, Juris Doctor

Admissions/Licenses

• Bar Admissions: GA