Mr. Chance really took the helm for me on this case when other lawyers wouldnt. He saw the potential. And he got results. I would have gotten nothing without him. Now I am set for life. He pulled no punches. Was honest the whole time. Good news and bad. No hype just good work.
After an early career largely spent defending medical professionals from malpractice charges, Mr. Chance made the transition to defending injured victims of medical malpractice. Previously, Mr. Chance also lectured on malpractice issues, sharing his valuable insights on medical malpractice claims which are still widely respected across the state.
Mr. Chance's main priority is helping his clients by making sure you understand that he cares about you. In this way, you can focus on your personal recovery, while he focuses on your legal recovery. Regardless of how you many have been injured, Mr. Stephen Chance can help.
I am a third generation lawyer from Augusta, Georgia. I graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1989. Upon graduation, I worked for my father, Kenneth R. Chance, who was a sole practitioner in Augusta. I then began pursuit of my M.B.A. and J.D. at Georgia State University in Atlanta. I served as Co-Editor of Legislation for the Georgia State University Law Review. I graduated from Georgia State in 1995 with a M.B.A. and a J.D., magna cum laude. I began working for a medium-sized defense firm as a summer associate in May of 1994 and continued with that firm until July 1999. I concentrated on the defense of doctors and hospitals in professional negligence cases and other health care matters.
In August of 1999, I joined Watkins, Lourie & Roll, LLP, where I handle plaintiff's medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and motor vehicle accident cases. I am a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the American Association for Justice, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. I am a member of the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice and a member of the Executive Committee of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. I have also served as a member of the Advisory Committee on Legislation of the State Bar of Georgia.
I have personally experienced the loss of a parent and the loss of a child. My law practice has become focused on cases involving the elderly and children - the most vulnerable members of our society. I an actively involved in philanthropic efforts to cure childhood cancer, and I advocate for the elderly during the Georgia General Assembly.
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Mr. Chance really took the helm for me on this case when other lawyers wouldnt. He saw the potential. And he got results. I would have gotten nothing without him. Now I am set for life. He pulled no punches. Was honest the whole time. Good news and bad. No hype just good work.
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Stephen R. Chance & F. Faison Middleton, IV, Insurance Generally: Provide for Limited Release of Settling Insurance Carrier and Insured Tortfeasor for Claims Arising Out of Motor Vehicle Accidents Covered by Two of More Insurance Carriers, 11 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 200 (1994)
1994
Georgia State University Law Review
Stephen R. Chance, Landlord and Tenant: Amend Dispossessory Proceedings, 11 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 246 (1994)
1994
Georgia State University Law Review
Karin L. Allen & Stephen R. Chance, Review of Selected 1994 Georgia Legislation, 11 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 23 (1994)
1994
Georgia State University Law Review
Stephen R. Chance, Verdict and Judgment: Provide for Discharge of Liens Against Real and Personal Property, 11 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 62 (1994)
Medical malpractice Attorney | Aug 08
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Stephen Chance is an extraordinarily effective trial lawyer who personally dedicates himself to each of his clients and their cases. In addition to his top-shelf judgment and inherent pragmatism, Stephen's success stems from his talent for listening to each of his clients (a valuable and regrettably rare skill for busy lawyers) to recognize and address the goals and concerns at the heart of their cases."
Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Family member
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen is extremely smart and passionate about his clients. He will fight hard for the right result. He is very honest and upholds the highest ethical standards."
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