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David Lefkowitz
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The Lefkowitz Firm, LLC, represents individuals and corporations in their claims for legal malpractice (legal negligence) and similar claims such as breach of fiduciary duty; trustee misconduct; executor misconduct and ethical misconduct by attorneys and other fiduciaries. The firm also represents attorneys and law firms with regard to risk management and attorney’s fee disputes. David Lefkowitz is an Adjunct Professor of Legal Malpractice Law at the University of Georgia School of Law.
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Licensed in Georgia for 37 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1988
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The Lefkowitz Firm, LLC
881 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA, 30309
Law Offices of David Lefkowitz
648 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, 30605
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Top-notch legal representation
A large national law firm made an error in a business transaction we had hired them to handle. The firm would not admit to its error and the whole situation turned out to be more frustrating than we had imagined. We hired David Lefkowitz, and the entire process became significantly easier. David p...
Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
David Lefkowitz is an excellent lawyer
David represented me after my first attorney missed an important deadline in a case. He was responsive, professional and agressive, and he obtained a wonderful recovery for me.
David Lefkowitz's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is an extremely talented and sought-after attorney. Whenever I'm grappling with an issue involving legal ethics, he's the first person I call. I would recommend David without hesitation to any friend or family member in need of an attorney."
Jarome Gautreaux
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jan 20
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"David is not only a superb lawyer, but he also generously gives his time to teach others in the areas of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, and Legal Malpractice. I trust his judgment and recommend him without reservation."
Joshua Branch
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Feb 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"David Lefkowitz is the consummate professional and truly the go to on any and all things within the realm of legal malpractice. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
Adam Land
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Joshua Branch
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Superb-Ranking 10 out of 10, Avvo
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Superb-Ranking 10 out of 10, Avvo
2018
Top Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Superb-Ranking 10 out of 10, Avvo
2017
Top Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Superb-Ranking 10 out of 10, Avvo
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Top Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Adjunct Professor of Legal Malpractice Law, University Of Georgia School Of Law
1999 - Present
Principal, The Lefkowitz Firm, LLC
Associations
2018 - Present
State Bar of Georgia Legal Malpractice Insurance CommitteeMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Formal Advisory Opinion BoardVice Chairman
2013 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Disciplinary Rules and Procedures CmteMember
1988 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Education
1988
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Columbia University
Speaking Engagements
2018
Solo and Small Firm Bootcamp
How Often Do You Violate the Ethical Rules?
2018
Small Firm Boot Camp
How Often Do I Violate the Ethical Rules?
2018
Recent Developments in Georgia Law
Ethics and Malpractice
2018
Professional and Ethical Dilemmas in Litigation
Seminar Chairman and Moderator
2018
Georgia Personal Injury Seminar
The Professor Is In: Ethics and Malpractice 101
2017
Solo and Small Firm Bootcamp
How Often Do You Violate the Ethical Rules?
2017
Professional and Ethical Dilemmas in Litigation
Seminar Chairman and Moderator
2017
Practical Applications for Mass Torts
Avoiding Issues with Bar Complaints and Malpractice Claims
2017
Medical Malpractice Symposium-Amelia Island, Florida
Avoiding Claims for Legal Malpractice and Bar Complaints-Some Practical Tips
2017
Las Vegas, NV
Co-Counsel, Referral Fee Agreements and Attorneys’ Fees in Mass Torts
2017
Keep It Short And Simple-Trial Practice Seminar
Why Do Lawyers Get Sued for Malpractice? A Guide to Avoiding Malpractice and Ethics Complaints
2017
Georgia Personal Injury Seminar
How Best Not To Be Called “Defendant” Ethics and Malpractice in Personal Injury Cases
2017
Beginning Lawyers Program
How To Avoid Bar Complaints and Malpractice
2016
Small Firm Bootcamp
How Often Do You Violate the Ethical Rules?
2016
Professional and Ethical Dilemmas in Litigation
Seminar Chairman and Moderator
2016
Professional and Ethical Dilemmas in Litigation
Seminar Chairman and Moderator
2016
Keep It Short And Simple-Trial Practice Seminar
A Few Ethics Conundrums
2016
Georgia Personal Injury Seminar
Ethics and Malpractice in Personal Injury Cases
2016
Georgia Personal Injury Seminar
Ethics and Malpractice in Personal Injury Cases
2016
Georgia Law of Torts
Common Ethical Predicaments
2016
Georgia Law of Torts
Common Ethical Predicaments
2016
Continuing Legal Education
Ethics and Malpractice
2016
Continuing Legal Education
Avoiding Bar Complaints and Claims for Legal Malpractice
2016
33rd Annual Georgia Family Law Institute
Avoiding Malpractice in Family Law
2016
33rd Annual Georgia Family Law Institute
Avoiding Malpractice in Family Law
2015
Solo Practice Workshop
Developing and Maintaining Successful Client Relations
2015
Solo and Small Practice Workshop
Is that a Violation of the Rules?
2015
Punitive Damages
Dealing with Ethical Challenges in Litigation
2015
Professional and Ethical Dilemmas in Litigation
Seminar Chairman and Moderator
2015
Medical Malpractice Institute
Why Would A Client Think His Lawyer Sold Him Out?
2015
Georgia Trial Lawyers Annual Convention
Don't Get Sued For Malpractice on Your Malpractice Claims
2015
Georgia Personal Injury Seminar
So You Think You Know The Rules....
2015
33rd Annual Georgia Family Law Institute
Step One: Know The Rules; Step Two: Follow Them
2014
Trial Techniques
Dealing with Ethical Challenges in Litigation
2014
Solo Practice Workshop
Developing and Maintaining Client Relationships
2014
Punitive Damages
Ethics and Malpractice
2014
Professional and Ethical Dilemmas in Litigation
Seminar Chairman and Moderator
2014
Plaintiff's Personal Injury Seminar
Complying with the Ethical Rules while Handling Personal Injury Claims
2014
Keep it Short and Simple-Trial Practice Seminar
Avoiding Bar Complaints and Malpractice Suits
2014
Annual Medical Malpractice Symposium
You Only Think You Know the Ethical Rules
2013
Winning Settlement Strategies
Counterintuitive Ethical Rules
2013
Trial Practice
Ethics and Professionalism-Pitfalls to Avoid
2013
Trial Practice
Does Your Age Affect Your Knowledge Of The Georgia Ethical Rules?
2013
Seminar Chairman and Panel Moderator-State Bar of Georgia Mid-Year Meeting
Risk Prevention in a Competitive Legal Market
2013
Professional and Ethical Dilemmas in Litigation
Seminar Chairman and Moderator
2013
Personal Injury Seminar
How to Avoid Being Sued
2013
Inside the Courtroom: The Trial of a Personal Injury Case
Avoiding Bar Complaints
2013
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Annual Auto-Torts Seminar
Legal Malpractice and Ethics
2013
Covenants Not To Compete
A Look at selected ABA Model Rules compared to the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct
2013
Annual Medical Malpractice Symposium
Avoiding Claims For Legal Malpractice
2013
2013 Professionalism Series (for law students)
Attorney Malpractice - What You Need to Know Before You Practice (or Tales of Greed, Fear and Loathing)
Publications
2017
Georgia SuperLawyers Magazine
A Failure to Communicate-How to Avoid Claims for Legal Malpractice
2014
Journal of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees
How To Recognize A Legal Malpractice Claim
2012
Southern Distinction Magazine
You Said, “I Do.” But Now You Don’t
2012
Southern Distinction Magazine
Purchasing Automobile Insurance Make Smart Decisions
2011
2011
Fulton County Daily Report
Malpractice Ruling Did Not Break New Ground
2010
2009
Languages
English