Brian Steel
Defense attorney for Lacy Jolee Boles
Daniel Akers / Lacy Jolee Boles
Who They Are
Brian Steel is an Atlanta criminal-defense lawyer. His firm’s biography records a business degree from the University of Michigan in 1987 and a law degree from Fordham in 1990. He worked as a Fulton County assistant public defender before entering private practice, and his work has included both trials and appeals. Steel Law Firm biography.
The American College of Trial Lawyers lists him as a fellow and identifies criminal defense as his practice area. These professional sources establish his background; they do not establish the merits of any client’s case. American College of Trial Lawyers profile.
Why This Face Matters
In the Akers case, Steel represents Boles and presented the defense’s opening account on November 11. His position challenges the prosecution’s explanation of the shooting. WSB-TV’s courtroom report.
Defense counsel can question the state’s witnesses and contest the evidence. An attorney’s argument should remain distinct from evidence that the court permits the jury to consider. Georgia court’s juror guide.
Portrait pending
Practice
Criminal defense; trials and appeals.
Law degree
Fordham University, 1990.
Case role
Counsel for Lacy Jolee Boles.
