Stephen Mark Ozcomert

Stephen Mark Ozcomert

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Decatur, GA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Spinal Cord Injury

215 N. Mcdonough St., Decatur, GA

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 90%

Representing people injured or killed due to the negligence of others. Most common kind of claim is a motor vehicle collision involving cars, trucks, motorcycles and/or bicycles, but also slip/trip and fall or other premises liability..

35 years | 2,500 cases

90%
Medical Malpractice 5%

Individuals injured or killed as a result of preventable medical errors. These cases require a high degree of selectivity.

35 years | 15 cases

5%
Spinal Cord Injury 5%

Individuals who suffer spinal cord injury including paraplegia, quadriplegia, or other similar serious orthopedic spinal injuries

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

30%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 34 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1991

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Stephen M. Ozcomert, P.C.

215 N. Mcdonough St., Decatur, GA, 30030

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Stephen Mark Ozcomert's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mrs. Webster | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Legal Representation

I had the pleasure of working with Tatum from the initial consultation to the resolution of my case. She consistently demonstrated exceptional knowledge, responsiveness, and support throughout the entire process. Tatum made sure I was well-informed and confident in my decisions. I highly recommend... Stephen M. Ozcomert to anyone needing reliable expert legal representation. His professionalism and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome were genuinely commendable. I am so grateful.

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Amazing experience, great lawyer!

He and his staff Mrs are amazing people, they were able to help me and my family. They are very responsive, professional and personal. They go above and beyond to help you and very honest since the beginning!

Posted by Vicki | April 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Couldn't be happier with the outcome!!

I highly recommend Steve Ozcomert. My experience of over three years with him working on my personal injury case was always very positive in that I never had to wonder what the current status was. His two legal assistants, Anne and Tatum kept me well informed at all times. Over the years I have he...ard not-so-positive stories about attorneys not taking appropriate care of someone’s case with insurance companies and was concerned about who to go to when I found myself needing representation. I can’t say how fortunate I am to have had a recommendation to Steve by my chiropractor. We did end up in a jury trial because I just didn’t want to settle for less than I felt I deserved and Steve agreed and suggested same. So I witnessed Steve in the courtroom and WOW was I impressed! Not only did he not miss any of the important points, but he had visuals for the jury. Videos and poster boards with all the major arguments in plain view to accompany his verbal arguments. Extremely clever visuals I might add! I never once felt anything that I wanted said to be left out. In addition he interviewed all my potential witnesses and chose the most effective ones. He coached on how to be a witness which was VERY helpful particularly since neither my witnesses nor myself had any experience. As a result of his outstanding representation I’m thrilled to report a verdict of almost twice what we asked for! I’m able to continue the medical treatments I still need without the financial worry. He worked hard and tirelessly for me. He’s a very decent person and FAR from being like the negative attorney stories I had heard about. I am FOREVER GRATEFUL to him. Needless to say I highly recommend Steve.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2015 | Personal Injury

Words can not describe

3 years ago I became injured and retained lawyer (not Steve Ozcomert). I was extremely dissatisfied with her level of service so I searched for a replacement. After many calls to the top law firms you see on tv, I stumbled across Steve Ozcomert. He decided to meet me and from our initial meeting repr...esented me. He told me he just wanted to help me and would do the best he could. Boy, did he deliver!!! I am so thankful I found him!! Steve is amazing, smart, approachable, caring, and confident in what he does. I see why he has received Super Lawyer so many times because he's my Super Lawyer. His paralegal, Anne, is such an amazing person as well. I appreciate all her hard work and dedication to my case. She has truly been a pleasure. Thanks Steve and Anne for all your hard work, N.A.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great

Both Steve and Anne are great, they kept me informed of everything and did a great job at representing me and my wife.

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Stephen Mark Ozcomert's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Hobbs

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Stephen. I have consulted him many times in personal injury cases. He is experienced and knowledgeable litigator and I will consult with him in the future."

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William Maloof

Personal injury lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Ozcomert and I work in the same building. He is an excellent attorney. Whenever I have a question regarding a civil matter I immediately turn to Steve. He is not only an excellent lawyer but a wonderful human being. He volunteers his time to worthy causes. He has helped me in my early years as an attorney, and I hope that I will maintain a relationship with him for the rest of my legal career. He is a Georgia Super Lawyer and I refer all of my civil cases to him with the understanding they are in good hands. I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles McAleer

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is an asset to the Personal Injury Bar in Georgia."

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Ian Zimmerman

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He reputation and skill are unmatched in this field. Mr. Ozcomert is truly dedicated to his clients and is often contacted by other attorneys seeking advice and guidance."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Richard Hobbs

Personal injury lawyer

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Jennifer Kurle

Medical malpractice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2011

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

2011

Top 100 Georgia Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

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

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

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

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

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

2007

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

2006

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

2005

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

2003

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

2002

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

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Attorney at Law, Stephen M. Ozcomert, P.C.

1991 - 1992

Associate, Nicholas & Weeks

Associations

2005 - Present

State Bar of Georgia-General Practice and Trial Section

Member board of Trustees

1998 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Vice President

2003 - 2004

American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section

Committee Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Back surgery from car/truck collision

Settlement for $1,100,000

Pedestrian run over by bus

Settlement just short of trial for $1,900,000.00

Medical malpractice Wrongful Death

Settlement for $3,000,000

Car wreck resulting in neck surgery

Verdict for $1,050,597.00

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Education

1991

Emory University School of Law

Doctor of Law

1988

Kenyon College

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Trial Practice Seminar

Tips for an Effective Direct Examination at Trial

2008

Plaintiff's Personal Injury Practice

Dealing with the "uninjured" Plaintiff

2008

2008 Auto Torts Workshop

Handling Uninsured Motorist Cases

2007

Plaintiff's Personal Injury Practice

Dealing with the "uninjured" Plaintiff

2006

Guest Lecturer

Tort Reform in Georgia

1996

Trial and Medicine of Musculoskeletal Injury Cases

Maintaining Credibility in Trial of PI case

Publications

2008

State Bar of Georgia, Calendar Call Handling Uninsured Motorist Claims

Languages

English

Activity

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