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Stephen Roberts Chance

Medical malpractice Attorney at Atlanta, GA

5.0   1 review
  • State Years
    North Carolina - NC 4 years
    Tennessee - TN 17 years
    Georgia - GA 28 years
  • Licensed for 4 years
    State NC
    Acquired 2019
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 17 years
    State TN
    Acquired 2006
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 28 years
    State GA
    Acquired 1995
    Status
    Active Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Stephen

Learn Stephen’s areas of practice.

3
Practice areas
  1. Medical malpractice
    40%
    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.

  2. Trucking accident
    40%

  3. Personal injury
    20%
    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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Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance, PC
1226 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA, 30306
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1226 Ponce De Leon Avenue Suite 100
Atlanta, GA, 30306
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Posted by Billie | January 20, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Honest and caring
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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  • Free Consultation 120 minutes

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AVVO RATING 9.5 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance, PC
  • 1999 - Present
  • Associate
  • Long, Weinberg, Ansley & Wheeler
  • 1995 - 1999
  • Law Clerk
  • Bird, Ballard & Still, LLP
  • 1993 - 1994
  • Lawyer
  • Kenneth R. Chance
  • 1989 - 1990
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Education

  • Georgia State University College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1995
  • Georgia State University
  • MBA - Master of Business Administration
  • 1995
  • Washington and Lee University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1989

Legal Cases

  • Brogdon v. National Healthcare Corporation
  • Motion to Dismiss grnt'd in part denied in part

Associations

  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • American Association for Justice
  • Member
  • 1999 - Present
  • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 1995 - Present
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Member
  • 1995 - Present
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia
  • Bar Admission
  • 1995 - Present
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
  • Bar Admission
  • 1995 - Present
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
  • Bar Admission
  • 1995 - Present
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
  • Bar Admission
  • 1995 - Present
  • State Bar of Georgia, Advisory Committee
  • Member
  • 1999 - 1999
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2016
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2011
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2010
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2009
  • Community Service Award
  • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2008
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2005
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Publications

  • Georgia State University Law Review
  • 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)
  • 1994
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Attorney endorsements

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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."
Medical malpractice Attorney | Jan 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Stephen Chance is a top-notch lawyer and a great human being. If I had a case in his practice area, I would go to him first."
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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Atlanta Medical malpractice Lawyer Stephen Roberts Chance
Stephen Roberts Chance
Medical malpractice Attorney
Atlanta, GA
Licensed for 28 years
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