Steven Kennedy Kirson

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Steven Kennedy Kirson

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

101 Marietta Street, Suite 3500, Atlanta, GA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Steven

Biography

Top award-winning family lawyer in Georgia. The experience you need and the best results possible.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

20%
Child Support 20%

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20%
Family 20%

20%
Trusts 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 33 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1992

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kessler & Solomiany, LLC

101 Marietta Street, Suite 3500, Atlanta, GA, 30303

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Kessler & Solomiany, LLC

267 West Wieuca Road, Suite 203, Atlanta, GA, 30342

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Steven Kennedy Kirson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly recommended

Family law is messy, emotional and the stakes are high. My divorce was fairly atypical. Steven and I were living in different time zones and there were many unique issues and difficulties to be addressed. Prior to hiring Steven, I interviewed a few recommended lawyers and most gave me a prognosis of ...a three to five year divorce. Thanks to Steven’s intelligence, efficiency, effectiveness and pragmatic approach I was divorced with excellent results and settlement in less than four months.  He has changed my whole outlook on lawyers. Steven is a man that listens without prejudice or judgments. He is a superb attorney that offers sound advice with his client’s best interest in mind, and does not loose sight of what is at stake. He provided productive, timely reviews of preliminary drafts ensuring that my case was handled in a sensitive, appropriate manner and he seemed to always make the best choice as to when to be flexible and when to be firm. I truly felt cared for as a client and as a person. He was there not only to support me through the process but also to create competent connections and advice long after the divorce was final. I sincerely feel like a he still and always has my back. Highly recommended. If having someone with integrity and skill handling your case is important to you, Steven and his firm should be top of your list!

Posted by Todd | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Top Notch!

I am relieved I found Steve Kirson to help me regarding a prenuptial agreement crafted with a clause that would have harmed me greatly in the long run. Steve was tremendously concise and honest about the implications. I really felt like I had a strong, talented family member who was there to protect ...me yet balance the situation to its reasonable and agreeable outcome. He is professional, smart, and comforting with his confidence. From my experience, Steve deserves the highest recommendations in family law.

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Efficient & Effective support you can Trust

Steve represents hall of fame athletes, but he never treated my case as less important than those of his famous clients. He is knowledgeable and strategic -- right away, he assessed the facts of my case, he worked with me to develop a case strategy, and then he executed upon it with precision and e...fficiency. While not inexpensive, Steve's fees were reasonable for the high quality and meaningful work that was performed. In addition to legal skill, I really like Steve. He's tough, but also a good person. He truly listened to me, was sensitive to my concerns, I always felt comfortable discussing personal matters with him, and I never doubted for one minute that he wasn't fully committed to and capable of reaching the best possible outcome for me (which he did).

Posted by Sean | May 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Top Notch Attorney

As a small business owner I wanted to assure I was properly protecting my company and its employees as I pursued personal goals. I was referred to Steven by my General Counsel. Steven was professional while being very personable. He guided me through the legal concerns I had while also providing pr...actical explanations of the legal implications of each decision I made. I would recommend him to anyone looking for family law expertise -- you won't be disappointed.

Posted by Gisela | October 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

On your side

I hired Steven for, what was for me, a painful and difficult divorce, after interviewing a couple other firms/lawyers. I found him to be thorough, honest but kind, and always looking out for my best interest. This is easy to claim but hard to find. I recommend him without reservations.

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Steven Kennedy Kirson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leigh Cummings

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Steve for many years and had the added privilege of working with him. Steve is a highly-skilled domestic relations lawyer who is a detail-oriented, yet pragmatic professional. Steve has a strong commitment to the zealous representation of his clients."

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Christopher Annunziata

Family lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is an excellent family law attorney. I have acted as mediator for several cases with Steve and was impressed with his knowledge of the law and his ability to represent his clients aggressively while keeping a good working relationship with opposing counsel."

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Bruce Steinfeld

Family lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Steve is an exceptional attorney. His legal ability and professional ethics are beyond reproach. He understands that family law is a very special area of the law in which to practice. He has the ability to counsel his clients through one of the most frightening times of their lives and advocate for them, without taking on their emotions or becoming adversarial. He understands that settling these cases is almost always in the best interests of his clients and their children, and in addition to being a skilled litigator, he is a creative and effective negotiator."

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Kyla Lines

Family lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is smart, practical, and great at analyzing an issue from all angles. He is an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Wayne Morrison

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve has an excellent understanding of the law, is well prepared and represents his clients zealously."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Marilyn Kapaun

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Bruce Steinfeld

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Top Lawyers of Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Top Lawyers of Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

2022

Georgia Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Georgia Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Top Lawyers of Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

2020

Top Lawyers of Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

2019

Top Lawyers of Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

2018

Top Lawyers of Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

2017

Top Lawyers in Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

2016

Top Lawyers in Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

2015

Top Lawyers in Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

2014

Top Lawyers of Georgia, Atlanta Magazine

2013

AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

Young Alumni Volunteer of the Year, Tulane Alumni Association

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Kessler & Solomiany, Family Law Attorneys

1900 - Present

Partner, Kessler & Solomiany, LLC

2014 - 2017

Senior Attorney, Kessler & Solomiany LLC

2003 - 2014

Attorney, Warner, Bates, McGough, McGinnis & Portnoy

1996 - 2003

Financial Advisor, UBS Financial Services, Inc.

1993 - 1996

Associate, Ford & Harrison

1992 - 1993

Associate, Masterman, Culbert & Tully, LLP

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Fiduciary Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate Section

Member

2010 - Present

Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law American Inn of Court

Barrister

2003 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section

Member

2003 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2008 - 2009

Temple Sinai Board of Trustees and Brotherhood

Co-chair

2006 - 2008

Tulane Athletics Fund Advisory Board

Board Member

2005 - 2007

Wesley Bohler Neighborhood Association

Founding Board Member and Treasurer

1997 - 2007

Tulane Club of Atlanta

Past President

Education

1992

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Cornell University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Growth Companies

Helping Emerging Growth Companies Survive a Key Shareholder's Divorce

2016

Fiduciary Law Institute

What Trust & Estate Lawyers Need to Know about Family Law

2015

Family Law Course

Practical Aspects of Family Law Practice

2015

Estate Planning Section Breakfast

Family Law for Trust & Estate Lawyers

2014

Law School Professionalism Orientation

Professionalism

2013

Family Roundtable

Equitable Division of Stock Options - Newman v. Patton

Languages

English

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