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Biography
Steven Girsky is the founding partner of the Law Office of Steven Girsky. Mr. Girsky was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1966. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (B.S., 1988) and Memphis State University (J.D., 1991) where he served on the Law Review staff.
Mr. Girsky is an experienced litigator that has had success in court rooms across the state of Tennessee, the Commonwealth of Kentucky and at the appellate levels. Mr. Girsky holds a license to practice law in the state of Tennessee and has been licensed since October of 1991. Mr. Girsky also holds licenses to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky; the United States District Court, Middle District of Tennessee; the United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky; and the Sixth Circuit United States Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association where he has previously served as President of the Association.
Mr. Girsky has practiced in the areas of General Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Employment Law, Accident and Injury Law, Medical Malpractice, Corporate/Business Law, Estate Planning and Domestic Relations with an emphasis on contested Divorce and Child Custody cases.
Attorney Steven C. Girsky handles divorce, child custody, and child support, as well as personal injury, business litigation, and other legal matters throughout Tennessee and Kentucky.
Areas of Practice
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Bad Faith Insurance
- Business & Commercial Law
- Contracts
- Business Organizations
- Discrimination
- Estate Planning
- Family Law
- Adoption
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce
- Litigation & Appeals
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Trusts
- Wills
- Land Use & Zoning
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Estate Planning and Domestic Relations
- Divorce and Child Custody Cases
- Business Litigation
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
70%
Child Custody
15%
Business
5%
Car Accident
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2024 2019 2018
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Licenses
Licensed in Kentucky for 28 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 35 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
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Steve Girsky's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Adoption
Posted by Lillian | February 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Efficient Results
My husband and I utilized Steve’s services for a step-parent adoption. Everything we could control, went swift and Steve’s team was quick to act. They explained everything thoroughly to us and were supportive. It meant a lot to have Steve’s team on our side and knew that they were advocating for us a...
Posted by Shantenny | July 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
The BEST Law office in Clarksville
Steve and his paralegal Rebecca are literally the best ! They worked on my adoption case and everything happened so smoothly and quickly. It was one price, no hidden fees and Rebecca kept in touch with me the entire team and would let me know everything in a timely fashion. As soon as she knew she le...
Posted by Myrna | October 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Grandmother
I hire Steve Girsky the first time I me him, He very easy to talk to than other. He did the child custody and adoption for me. It was fast and reasonably price.
Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Amazing
If your looking for an attorney who truly cares and who’s professional this is the one. We recently completed an adoption with Mr Girsky. I do not regret selecting him for our process. It was fast, reasonably priced, and most importantly they keep you informed every step of the way. I would highly re...
Posted by Aundrea | May 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Steve Girsky is amazing!
My husband and I worked with Steve Girsky for a step parent adoption, he was amazing and went above and beyond for my family and helping my husband to be able to adopt my daughter. I recommend him to anyone going through the same situation. He’s an amazing person and lawyer! We will definitely use hi...
Steve Girsky's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the pleasure of getting to Steven Girsky and Rebecca Keller, and others in the firm. The first time I walked into their office, they had never heard of me. I was not an attorney who normally practiced in their county. They had never heard of me. I was just some stranger with a bar card. I was treated with graciousness when they own me only basic propriety. If that doesn't say everything you need to know about the character of Steven Girsky, his paralegal, and everyone else in that firm, then you need to read this again. That was several years ago and I have had several cases with Girsky since then. As opposing counsel, I can expect Girsky to make my job HARD. Because, no matter how much he may like his opposing counsel, I have never known him to let that get in the way of being an unwavering advocate for his clients. When asked for a recommendation in Montgomery County, I recommend Girsky. If I needed an attorney, he'd be my only call."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is always professional, knows his way around a court room, and is well liked in our community."
"Any time I have a conflict with a case, Steve is one of the first referrals I make. He is always knowledgeable, prepared, professional, and a pleasure to work with. Great advocate for his clients."
"Mr. Girsky is a talented, skilled advocate who is able to get the best results possible for his clients. I gladly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked as opposing counsel on several custody/divorce matter against Steve. He is always professional and cordial while zealously advocating for his client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve and I have had countless contested custody and divorce cases and he always fights for his clients position while maintaining the upmost professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Steven Girsky
1997 - 2005
Partner, Batson Nolan, PLC
1990 - 1991
Clerk, Shelby County Criminal Court
Associations
2001 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2001
Montgomery County Bar AssociationPresident
Education
1991
University of Memphis
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2003
Montgomery County Bar Association, CLE Committee
Jury Selection
Languages
English
Activity
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Can my children and I leave my husband?
10 Feb 2022
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The attorney in my case refuses to distribute my retirements accounts?
12 Feb 2022
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How do I get my judgment from my exhusband. Who is in contempt of court?
26 Mar 2020