Av. Phyllis Buchen Sumner

Av. Phyllis Buchen Sumner

Phyllis Buchen Sumner is a lawyer practicing litigation, white collar criminal defense, health law and 3 other areas of law. Phyllis received a B.B.A. degree from University of Georgia in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.

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Profile Summary

About Phyllis Buchen Sumner at a glance

Phyllis Buchen Sumner is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at King & Spalding LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, class action, white collar, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1990) and Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Eleventh Circuits (1996). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1990) and University of Georgia (B.B.A., 1985). Active member of Chicago and American (Member, White Collar Crime Committee) Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • Phyllis Buchen Sumner is a lawyer practicing litigation, white collar criminal defense, health law and 3 other areas of law
  • Phyllis received a B.B.A. degree from University of Georgia in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Phyllis practices at King & Spalding LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Phyllis Buchen Sumner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phyllis Buchen Sumner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Class Action

Phyllis Buchen Sumner is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Georgia →

White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Phyllis Buchen Sumner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Phyllis Buchen Sumner

Where is Phyllis Buchen Sumner's law office located?
Phyllis Buchen Sumner's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is King & Spalding LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phyllis Buchen Sumner handle?
Phyllis Buchen Sumner focuses on criminal defense, class action, white collar, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Phyllis Buchen Sumner practiced law?
Phyllis Buchen Sumner has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Phyllis Buchen Sumner go to law school?
Phyllis Buchen Sumner earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Phyllis Buchen Sumner for a consultation?
You can contact Phyllis Buchen Sumner directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Eğitim

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1990
B.B.A.
University of Georgia
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1990
Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Eleventh Circuits
Admitted: 1996

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