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 Hellen | June 23, 2011 | Personal Injury

If you are looking for a seasoned, professional, attorney; chose Stephen Ozcomert.

Mr. Ozcomert represented me in a personal injury claim resulting from an automobile accident. In addition to receiving fair market value for my (totaled) car, the settlement from the accident assured that I could replace my vehicle with a newer, comparable vehicle and I did not suffer any out-of-poc...ket expenses for medical care. Mr. Ozcomert exceeded my expectations. I recommend him whole-heartedly. His staff was responsive and assisted me every step of the way. Mr. Ozcomert is the consummate professional. You are in good hands.

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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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