$ 360-450 per hour
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Stephen D. Koehler
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About Stephen
Biography
Stephen David Koehler earned his Bachelor of Science in English and Computer Science degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1987 and his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1991. Mr. Koehler joined the firm in 2012 after owning his own firm since 1999. Mr. Koehler is admitted to practice in the State Courts of North Carolina, and in North Carolina's Middle and Western United States District Courts.
Mr. Koehler has handled and tried cases in almost every area of business and tort litigation. Mr. Koehler has handled major cases involving General Civil Litigation including Contract Disputes, Construction Law, Collections, Commercial Landlord-Tenant conflicts, Appellate Practice Employment Law, Wage and Hour Act, Trade Secret and Non-Compete Disputes, Consumer Fraud, Personal Injury, Condemnation and Zoning Disputes, Products Liability, Criminal Defense, Automobile Negligence and Premises Liability as well as Workers Compensation. He is a Court-certified Mediator and Arbitrator.
An active trial attorney, Mr. Koehler tried four cases to jury verdict in 2011, winning each one for his clients. He has successfully argued landmark cases before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Industrial Commission.
Mr. Koehler is an active member of the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, The North Carolina Bar Association, the Mecklenburg Bar and the North Carolina State Bar.
When not practicing law, Mr. Koehler is a high school and college sports official, refereeing football, lacrosse, and volleyball. He lives in Waxhaw, North Carolina with his wife of 29 years, and three sons.
Stephen D. Koehler, Partner at BridgehouseLaw. Experienced Trial Attorney.
We Work Hard To Exceed Our Clients Expectations.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
60%
34 years
Landlord or Tenant
40%
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 34 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
BridgehouseLaw
(980) 219-5299
Fax
112 South Tryon Street, Suite 1100, Charlotte, NC, 28284
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Online Presence
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Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2018 | Landlord & Tenant
Don’t pay for a consultation
Me. Koehler invited me to pay his $200 for a consultation regarding a landlord tenant issue and his advice for that $200 was that I could file the papers in court myself. He offered nothing in the way of legal advice and rushed me off the phone. He said I was permitted to ask him one more question at...
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2014
Outrageous billing practices
I hired Mr. Koehler to represent me and to date have paid him $1,200.00 for insignificant representation I found his billing practices to be outrageous and unjustifiable. I would not refer him to anyone and I am not one bit surprised that he kept all of my retainer and somehow justified billing me fo...
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Replied last March 24, 2014This client hired me on an emergency basis before he was evicted from his home. We prepared for an eviction hearing extensively. During our meetings, I provided sound legal advice. Prior to the hearing, the Landlord dismissed the case. The client was apparently under the impression he didn't have to pay for the legal service that had been rendered.
Stephen D. Koehler's Lawyer Endorsements
"Excellent litigation attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer, He is caring and knowledgeable"
"I endorse this lawyer. Very sharp."
"Steve Koehler has been a well-respected attorney in the Charlotte community for years. His is known as an honest, diligent and hard-working advocate on behalf of his clients. As a fellow attorney in the community, I strongly endorse Steve Koehler."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve represented an individual shareholder in a case where I represented the company. The case involved much negotiation to reach a mutually acceptable solution and Steve was professional and courtesy throughout the process."
"I endorse Steve Koehler - he is an excellent attorney to work with."
"Steve is excellent in construction law. He really does a good job for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve has helped a number of my clients obtain jury awards which far outweighed the offer by the insurance carrier. I would recommend Mr. Koehler to any of my family or friends in need of an injury lawyer."
"I endorse Stephen. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
20 Years of Service, Metrolina Football Officials Association
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Partner, BridgehouseLaw
2010 - Present
Owner, Koehler & Associates
2001 - 2010
Partner, Koehler & Cordes, PLLC
1999 - 2001
Owner, Stephen D. Koehler, P.A.
1996 - 1999
Associate, Odom & Groves, PC
1993 - 1996
Associate, Ruff Bond Cobb Wade & McNair
1991 - 1993
Associate, Hedrick, Eatman, Gardner & Kincheloe
Associations
2012 - Present
Union County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeMember
1994 - Present
Metrolina Football Officials AssociationTreasurer
1991 - Present
Mecklenburg County BarMember
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member
North Carolina Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Landmark Landlord / Tenant Law
Victory at trial and appeal
Education
1991
Wake Forest University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1987
State University of New York, Stony Brook
BS - Computer Science, BA- English
Languages
English
German
Activity
Legal Answers