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Steven understands his clients’ needs and concerns, and focuses on providing sound legal advice with care and empathy. While he has experience advising and representing clients in various disputes, Steven specializes in representing clients in the Motor Vehicle industry and in Georgia Fair Business Practices Act litigation, as well as Small Claims training.. Steven knows how to analyze the legality of fines levied by the Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection against motor vehicle dealers and has negotiated settlements and dismissals, saving clients hundreds of thousands of dollars. He has also defeated employee claims of harassment, unequal pay, and discrimination before the Georgia Department of Labor.. Steven trains business owners and individuals on the Magistrate Court process for cases in which they can represent themselves. He teaches his clients how to navigate the legal arena–from filing paperwork to presenting their cases in court, and everything in between.. Steven has been recognized as a top lawyer in Georgia and was named a “Super Lawyers Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine and Atlanta Magazine for 2019. Only 2.5% of all lawyers in Georgia are selected as a “Rising Star.” Steven was also featured in the Fulton County Daily Report newspaper for his practice and experience.. Steven is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is licensed to appear before the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia and the Superior, State, and Magistrate Courts throughout Georgia. Prior to founding Lefkoff Law, Steven was an Associate Attorney with Jacobs & King, LLC where he supported clients in civil litigation, dispute resolution, corporate representation, and independent motor vehicle dealer representation.. During speaking engagements, Steven’s passion for the law and its intricacies are evident. He has a unique style of delivering content that makes learning about the law informative, fun, and easy to understand.. His specialized knowledge of the Motor Vehicle industry and Georgia Fair Business Practices Act make him the ideal speaker for continuing education seminars. Steven recently spoke about “The Fair Business Practices Act and Running Your Dealership” to over 500 dealers at GIADA’s continuing education course. He has also given talks on “The Fair Business Practices Act: The Laws Governing Transactions Between and Consumers in Georgia” and “Representing Clients in Magistrate Court” at seminars for the Atlanta Bar Association.. With a degree in Finance from the University of Illinois and a law degree from the University of Georgia, Steven is easy to work with and friendly. He is committed to creating long-term relationships with his clients based on respect and mutual trust. He will help you understand your situation and provide you with the best options for resolving it efficiently and effectively. Steven was born and raised in Georgia; he lives in Atlanta with his wife and 2 children.

As senior litigator and founding partner at Friedman, Dever & Merlin, Mike Dever handles a wide variety of legal issues related to business disputes. His areas of expertise include business torts, contracts, officer and director liability, shareholder disputes, securities litigation, trade secrets and covenants not to compete.. Mr. Dever has conducted more than 75 jury trials, obtaining multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. His jury trial history includes cases surrounding various contract and tort claims, shareholder malfeasance, utility related contractual disputes and the Racketeer Influence Corrupt Organizations Act, among others.. From 2002 through 2008, Mr. Dever served as adjunct professor teaching litigation at Georgia State University School of Law. He is also a Master of the Bleckley Inn of Court, the Atlanta chapter of the American Inns of Court, an organization dedicated to fostering and ensuring legal skills and professionalism.. Well-respected in the field, Mr. Dever has been a guest speaker at numerous continuing education seminars. His honors include his election as a Georgia Super Lawyer beginning in 2004 and designation as an AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell.. Mr. Dever is an active member of the Atlanta community, a member of the Atlanta Steeplechase’s board of directors and a trustee of the Chi Phi Fraternity Educational Trust.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.