Robert Katz
Katz, Stepp & Miller
945 East Paces Ferry Rd Resurgens Plaza
Suite 2610
Atlanta, GA 30326-1379
Map
Phone: (404) 923-7487 | Fax: (404) 240-0401
http://www.robertnkatz.com
http://www.georgiainjurylawblog.com
Former President/Dekalb Bar, Qualified Injury Lawyer
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
I am glad to speak with anyone regarding their potential injury case.
Sub-Topics
Accidents & Personal Injury
- Construction Site Injuries
- Petrochemical Accidents
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
Car Accident
- Auto Accident
- Whiplash
Character Injury
- Defamation
- Invasion of Privacy
- Libel
- Slander
Dangerous Property
Financial Injuries
- False Charities
- Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
- Identity Theft
- Pyramid Schemes
- Telemarketing
Intentional Injuries
- Assault & Battery
- Child Abuse
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Domestic Violence
- Police Misconduct
- Sexual Assault
Mass Accidents
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
Medical Malpractice
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Birth Injuries and Defects
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Dental Malpractice
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Emergency Room Errors
- HMO Managed Case
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Medication Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Optometry Malpractice
- Prescription/Drug Malpractice
- Psychiatric Malpractice
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Surgical Errors
- Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Product Liability
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
Professional Malpractice
- Financial Malpractice
- Legal Malpractice
- Religious Malpractice
Serious/Catastrophic Injuries
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Toxic Tort
- Chemicals & Cosmetics
- Dangerous Drugs & Products
- Hazardous Waste
- Medical Products & Devices
- Pesticides
- Radiation & Electromagnetic Energy
Truck Accident
Wrongful Death
Bar Admissions
GA, Jun 1987
Bar Number: 409055
Other Court Admissions
Georgia Supreme Court; Georgia Court of Appeals; All Georgia Trial Courts; Northern District of Georgia and 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Association Memberships
Georgia State Bar; American Association of Justice, Georgia Trial Lawyer Association; DeKalb Bar association; Atlanta Lawyers Club.
Continuing Education
Generally I go through the institute of continuing legal education of Georgia. On occasion I moderate seminars. The majority of my continuing legal education is in the areas of personal injury and trial practice.
Papers and Publications
I have published a law review article on the Georgia Constitution as well as an article on sexual harassment.
Example Cases
Our cases generally involve serious injury to our client. Examples of the types of injury matters we have handled include, but are not limited to: spine injuries, brain injuries, severe fractures requiring surgery or any other injury that has a life altering impact on our client.
Education
University of Georgia
Juris Doctor
Athens
GA
1987
Cum Laude
During law school, I was the first law student to make an address to the annual meeting of the institute of judicial legal education.
University of Georgia
B.B.A.
Athens
GA
1984
Major focus was on business administration.
Number of Attorneys
5
State Licensed In
Georgia
Firm Focus and History
Our firm is focused on providing qualified representation to individuals who have suffered a serious injury.
The firm was founded in 1994 in Atlanta, Georgia, and has continued in the same office for over the last 18 years. The firm has regularly handled litigation in all of Georgia State and Federal Trial courts. In addition, the firm regularly handles appellate matters.
Previous Employment Summary
I served as a law clerk for Judge Dorothy Beasley on the Georgia Court of Appeals. I then served as a staff attorney to Superior Court Trial Judge James H. Weeks. Upon leaving my employment with Judge Weeks, I became employed as an attorney with Gorbey, Reeves, Moraitakis & Whiteman, an AV rated insurance defense law firm. I then founded my current firm now know as Katz, Stepp & Miller.
Activities and Awards
AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and former president of the DeKalb Bar Association.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I think it is extremely important for clients to educate themselves on legal issues. Unfortunately, very often the resources are not available to a client to do so in the absence of hiring qualified legal counsel.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
We are glad to review any documents prepared by clients to assist us in evaluating their legal matters.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
We are glad to speak to clients who have an interest in representing themselves so they can become more familiar with their legal matter(s).
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I became a lawyer because I was fascinated by how the legal system worked. And because of my interest in assisting other whose rights have been violated.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have a history of regularly doing volunteer work outside of the practice of law, and believe this has provided me with a better understanding of the personal challenges of others in their day to day lives.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I chose to practice in the personal injury area of law because I believe it was the best area in which I could serve individuals. In other areas of law your work generally involves representation of large corporations.
What do you like best about your career?
That I get to meet a large number of very interesting people from varying background and assist them with their legal problems.
Tell us about your law firm:
I work directly with one other attorney and three paralegals. They all have a wonderful rapport with clients and are very knowledgeable in the areas in which they work.
What are your strengths and style?
I have a very strong background in litigation matters.
Personal Interests:
Volunteer work.
Office Manager/Assistant
Katy Halberg
Fax
(404) 240-0401
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For after hours calls, paralegals monitor incoming emails from potential clients and will contact the potential client when possible.
After hours appointments availed on a case by case basis.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We accept all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. Under a contingency fee arrangement, you pay to us a percentage of your recovery for attorneys' fees. If you do not recover, then you do not pay any attorneys fees. However, you are responsible for the expenses of litigation such as filing fees, court reporter fees, copying charges, investigators, expert witnesses, etc.
Hourly Rates
Not applicable.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, for as long as we think it is necessary to thoroughly review the legal issue(s) with client(s). Typical appointments lasts 1 ½ to 2 hours.
Typical Retainer
No retainer is required.
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