Jerry L. Stepp

Jerry L. Stepp

4.8
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 57 years

Family Lawyer at Decatur, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury ... +3 more

150 E Ponce De Leon Ave Ste 300, Decatur, GA

About Jerry

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 45%

56 years | 1,240 cases

45%
Personal Injury 15%

56 years | 362 cases

15%
Estate Planning 10%

56 years | 553 cases

10%
Arbitration 5%

10 years

5%
Mediation 5%

divorce and civil mediation

10 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour

Contingency

25%-45%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 57 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1968

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Jerry L. Stepp, P.C.

150 E Ponce De Leon Ave Ste 300, Decatur, GA, 30030-2553

Jerry L. Stepp, P.C.

945 East Paces Ferry Road, Suite 2280, Atlanta, GA, 30326

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Jerry L. Stepp's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Colette | October 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent experience!

Mr. Stepp is extremely knowledgeable! The diversity of his experience as a lawyer is an advantage that gives his clients an edge. Mr. Stepp's ability to respond and strategize taking into consideration all facets of my various situations over the years has always led to positive outcomes, every, sing...le, time.

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Jerry L. Stepp's Lawyer Endorsements

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Justin Hayes

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jerry is a respected and seasoned family law attorney. He has years of experience and does excellent work."

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W. Allen

Family lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jerry is friendly, knowledgable, and a very capable advocate. He represents his clients with grace and integrity, and at the same time is tenacious in putting forward his client's argument."

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Briant Mildenhall

Family lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jerry is an experienced and dedicated attorney. He works hard for his clients, and uses fine-tuned legal skills to get great results. He has an outstanding reputation in the courtroom with judges and other attorneys."

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Robert Fleming

Family lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eugene Chambers

Unknown lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Merlyn Dodson

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jerry for many years and know him to be an excellent attorney who gets good results for his clients."

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John Sandifer

Family lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Robinson

Trusts lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"We worked with Jerry to resolve a trust dispute. Jerry was prompt in his communications, creative in his problem-solving, and attentive to details, to the benefit of his client. Not only is Jerry a fine attorney, but I enjoy being around him."

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Robert Katz

Family lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jerry has a wealth of experience in all areas of domestic relations law. Whether it's handling divorce, custody, child support or any other family issue, Jerry has the background a client needs to achieve a successful outcome."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jerry. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jennifer Cornelius

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Max Hirsh

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Justin Hayes

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J. Burns

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W. Allen

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John Joyner

Estate planning lawyer

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Clay Reese

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Donald Suessmith

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John Drake

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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George Candler

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H. Huddleston

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Robert Wilson

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John Manning

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Mary Oliver

Family lawyer

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Mark Robinson

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John Robinson

Probate lawyer

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Mark Bips

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Robert Bips

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Eugene Chambers

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John Spears

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Georgia Top AV Rated Lawyers, American Lawyer

2016

10 Best For Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, American Registry

2016

Top Lawyer, Global Directory of Who's Who

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Sole Practioner, Jerry L Stepp, P.C.

1997 - 2016

Partner, Katz Stepp Wright & Fleming, LLC

1990 - 1997

Partner, Stepp Bowers & Smith

1985 - 1990

Partner, Weeks & Candler, LLC

1974 - 1985

Partner, Jones & Stepp, P.C.

1968 - 1974

Associate, McCurdy Candler & Harris LLC

Associations

2008 - Present

Old War Horse Lawyers Club

Attorney Member

1968 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Attorney Member

1968 - Present

DeKalb County Bar Association

Attorney Member

1968 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

Attorney Member

1968 - Present

Lawyers Club

Attorney Member

1968 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

Education

1968

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1965

University of Georgia, Athens

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

State Bar of Georgia CLE

Domestic Relations

N/A

Guest Speaker

Emory University School of law

Languages

English

Activity

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