Judge Susan B. Forsling: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Zell B. Miller

Biography

Hon. Susan B. Forsling (Ret.) was a judge for the Fulton County State Court in Georgia. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Zell Miller in 1997. Forsling retired on July 1, 2013. After retiring, she served as a senior judge, a position to which she was appointed by former Governor Nathan Deal.


During her judicial tenure, Forsling presided over general and complex civil and misdemeanor criminal cases. She also spent time as a pro hac vice judge for the Fulton County Superior Court and is credited with founding and presiding on the Fulton County DUI Court Program.


Prior to her appointment, Forsling worked as the Fulton County attorney, during which time she was tasked with serving as the chief legal officer for the county government (1992 to 1997).


Over the course of her legal career, she was a former partner at Young & Murphy and acted as a special assistant attorney general. In addition, Forsling taught pre-trial litigation as an adjunct professor at Emory University, was a faculty member of Atlanta College of Trial Advocacy, and also served on the faculty of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.


She received a B.A. in political philosophy from Kenyon College in 1977. Forsling went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Georgia School of Law in 1980.


Her memberships have included the Bleckley Inn of Court (Master), the Lawyers Foundation of Georgia, the State Bar of Georgia, the Atlanta Bar Association, the Council of State Court Judges, and the National Association of Drug Court Professionals.


Forsling also sat as a member of the Georgia Supreme Court Commission on Public Trust and Confidence in the Judiciary and the Panel to Recommend Candidates for U.S. Magistrate Judges to Judges of the U.S. District Court.


She has been a speaker on subjects relating to the trial of complex civil cases.


Following her retirement, Forsling joined Miles Mediation & Arbitration, where she acts as a mediator and arbitrator for cases involving personal injury, premises liability, medical negligence, wrongful death, professional liability, commercial contracts, local government, civil rights, and bad faith insurance claims.


She is recognized as a member of both the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and the Georgia Academy of Mediators and Arbitrators.


Forsling was recognized as an ADR Champion by the National Law Journal in 2017.


She is a married mother of two and an active member of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, where she has served as a Bible study teacher.

Recent Cases by Hon. Susan B. Forsling

On November 1, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Nov 01, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 30, 2021

On October 25, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Oct 25, 2013

Status

Case Closed

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 30, 2021

On October 25, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Oct 25, 2013

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 27, 2021

On October 25, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Oct 25, 2013

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 18, 2022

On October 10, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Oct 10, 2013

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 27, 2021

On October 2, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Oct 02, 2013

Status

Case Closed

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 27, 2021

On September 26, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Sep 26, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

On September 17, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Sep 17, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

On September 11, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Sep 11, 2013

Status

Case Closed

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2022

On September 6, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Sep 06, 2013

Status

Case Closed

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 26, 2021

On August 16, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Aug 16, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2022

On August 14, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Aug 14, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 27, 2021

On August 9, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Aug 09, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 31, 2021

On August 8, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Aug 08, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 30, 2021

On August 6, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Aug 06, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 18, 2022

On August 1, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Aug 01, 2013

Status

Case Closed

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 09, 2022

On July 25, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Jul 25, 2013

Status

Case Closed

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 17, 2022

On July 23, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Jul 23, 2013

Status

Case Closed

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 30, 2021

On July 23, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Jul 23, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 17, 2022

On July 23, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Jul 23, 2013

Status

Case Closed

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 01, 2021

On July 22, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Jul 22, 2013

Status

Case Closed

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 29, 2021

On July 19, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Jul 19, 2013

Status

Case Closed

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 28, 2021

On July 18, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2022

On July 1, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Forsling, Susan B presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2013

Status

Case Closed

Judge

Hon. Forsling, Susan B Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Forsling, Susan B

Court

Fulton County

County

Fulton County, GA

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 28, 2021

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