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J. S. Scott Busby
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Admitted to Practice:

  • State Bars of Georgia and Florida, 1990
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2003
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 1990
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1990
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, 1992
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia, 1999

Education:

  • Emory University School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1990
  • Georgia State University, Masters in Business Administration, 1987
  • Asbury College, Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1985

J. S. SCOTT BUSBY

Partner

 

Scott has dedicated his over-30-year career to resolving complex litigation matters.  Scott is admitted to the Georgia and Florida Bars and appears in district and appellate federal courts throughout the country, including the U.S. Supreme Court.  He has been recognized by his peers as a SuperLawyer the last several years and has been AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbel for over 20 years.

Scott has extensive experience in litigation involving both sides of personal injury, insurance, employment, construction, trucking and a variety of other areas.  He is knowledgeable about local and state government matters and represents local governments in many contexts.  Most of all, Scott believes in handling all matters in a JUST manner, vigorously representing his many varied clients.

In addition to his law degree from Emory University, Scott earned an M.B.A. from Georgia State with a concentration in finance, having worked as an accountant during his 5 years of graduate studies. 

Scott is an Atlanta, Georgia native and attended The Westminster Schools.  Scott and Dawn, his wife over 30 years, raised three children together.  Scott is proud of his parents who both retired after 40 years as officers/ministers in The Salvation Army, completing their careers as the National Commanders for The Salvation Army USA.  

 

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • State Bar of Georgia
  • State Bar of Florida
  • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
  • American Bar Association
  • Property Loss Research Bureau – Speaker
  • Southern Loss Association

Honors & Awards

  • AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Named Georgia Trend Legal Elite
  • Named Georgia Super Lawyer

    Community Involvement

    • Atlanta Claims Association – Board Member and Golf Outing Chairman, 1997-2014
    • The Salvation Army, Advisory Board Member, 1995-2010
    • Catalyst for Africa, Board Member, 2013-2018
    • North Metro Church, Board of Directors, 2008-2011; Elder, 2016-2020
    • Boy Scouts of America, Merit Badge Counselor, Eagle Scout Coach
    Scott Busby

    Scott Busby

    Partner

    • Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1990
    • Georgia State University, M.B.A., 1987
    • Asbury College, B.A., cum laude, 1985
    Eric Jenniges

    Eric Jenniges

    Partner

    • Georgia State University, J.D., cum laude, 2006
    • University of Georgia, A.B.J. , 2002
    Christopher Stovall

    Christopher Stovall

    Partner

    • University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1995
    • Emory University, B.A. 1992
    Dawn Busby

    Dawn Busby

    Associate

    • Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1990
    • Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1986
    Dejay Patel

    Dejay Patel

    Associate

    • University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 2022
    • University of Georgia, B.A., 2019
    Brandon Moseley

    Brandon Moseley

    Associate

    • University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 2022
    • University of Georgia, B.A., 2019