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Mr. Stephen M. Katz
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Mr. Stephen M. Katz

4.5
25 reviews

137 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 2230, Marietta, GA 30068 + 1 location

White Collar Crime, Professional Licensing Defense for Fraud, Sex Crimes and 9 more

About Mr. Stephen M. Katz

Stephen M. Katz holds a B.A. in finance from Georgia State University and a J.D. from Mercer University. He is licensed to practice law in Georgia and New York, including the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and the United States District Court for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia.

Mr. Katz is a co-author of the books "Sexual Harassment in Employment and Education" and "Same-Sex Sexual Harassment: Is it Actionable?"

In 1993, Georgia Governor Zell Miller appointed Mr. Katz to the Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity.

Published Works

"Sexual Harassment in Employment and Education", (Co-Author), The Verdict, Journal of Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

"Same Sex Sexual Harassment: Is It Actionable?", (Co-Author), The Verdict, Journal of Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Honors

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2017

Classes & Seminars

Sexual Harassment in Education, Litigation Under TItle IX, 2016

The Fair Labor Standards Act, Handling on FLSA Overtime Claim From Start to Finish, 2015

Social Media, Issues and Challenges, 2014

Past Positions

Rowe, Foltz & Martin, P.C., Associate Attorney, 1991 to 1997

 

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Mr. Stephen M. Katz got this award in 2021

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Mr. Stephen M. Katz got this award in 2021

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General Practice
Posted by anonymous
April 01, 2025
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I consulted Mr. Katz regarding an urgent healthcare related legal on behalf of a family member. He responded very quickly and was available at any time. He went above and beyond to help us even with a consultation, and did not even push to bill for any services. I really appreciate his level of empathy, and although fortunately this issue was resolved and did not progress to the need to hire him, I would consult Mr. Katz again for the his level of professionalism.

 
Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
May 18, 2013
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Stephen listened to the issue and had an immediate understanding of the situation. He was able to wade through the data and get right to the heart of the matter. This labor issue was resolved in a timely manner. Stephen and the staff at his law firm were easy to work with and responded to all requests and questions about how the case was progressing. I have recommended Stephen to business associates and would seek his counsel again.

 
Construction Law
Posted by anonymous
June 18, 2012
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Dragged the work and failed to complete it. Seemed into the case when we met, then lost interest and wasn't dignified enough to just dismiss us. Instead, he stopped any productive efforts. We couldn't get through to him. Every call was answered by his wife, who filtered us, always gave us her own unprofessional advices (which proved to be contrary to Stephen's), and put us on hold for months. She postponed every action regarding our case in absurd excuses (I forgot/I lost/stuff happened).

 
Immigration
Posted by anonymous
December 15, 2016
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Internet Fraud with Fake Documents.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
July 05, 2011
Hired Attorney

Could not communicate directly with him. Had to go through his wife. He did not do any leg work, we had to do it all and yet pay him for what we did. Every meeting was discussing the same things over and over like we never had the conversation. In the end we were asked to answer questions for the EOC, but he had all of our documents to do this and would not return them. So he dropped us, due to not fulfilling out obligations.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
December 24, 2010
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Areas of Law

  • White Collar Crime
  • Criminal Law 2
    • Sex Crimes
    • Drug Crimes
  • Administrative Law
  • Litigation
  • Other 7
    • Professional Licensing Defense for Fraud
    • Criminal Defense
    • Drug Violations
    • Appeals
    • Sex Offenses
    • Whistleblower
    • Qui Tam

Practice Details

  • Languages
    French
    Hebrew
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    The Katz Law Group LLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Franklin v. Gwinnett County Public Schools, 969 F.2d 617 (11th Cir. 1990) reversed 503 U.S. 60 (1992)
    Peretz v. Cohn, No. A16A1723 (Ga. Ct. App. Mar. 7, 2017)
    Wagner v. Daewoo Heavy Industries America, 314 F.3d 541 (11th Cir. 2002)(en banc)
    United States of America ex rel Nancy C. Locklear v. The Hospital Authority of Floyd County
    Quarles v. Hamler, 652 Fed. Appx. 792 (11th Cir. 2016)
    Lathem v. Dept of Children
    Youth Servs., 172 Fad 786, 792 (11th Cir.1999)
    Walker v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., 122 F.3d 1079 (11th Cir. 1997)
    Spivey v. Elliott, 29 F.3d 1522 (11th Cir. 1994)
    Walker v. Internal Revenue Service
  • Additional Links
    https://www.katz.legal/attorney/katz-stephen-m/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1986, New York
    1986, Georgia
    U.S. District Court, Middle, Northern and Southern Districts of Georgia
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
    U.S. Supreme Court
    1986, New York
    1986, Georgia
    Memberships
    New York State Bar Association, Member, 1986 to Present
    American Bar Association, Member, 1986 to Present
    Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity, Board of Directors
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
    Class of 1985
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Georgia State University
    Class of 1982
    B.A.
    Finance
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1959
    Louisville, Kentucky, May 21, 1959

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137 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 2230Marietta, GA 30068U.S.A.

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117 Luckie Street NWAtlanta, GA 30303U.S.A.

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    Yes, Mr. Stephen M. Katz is admitted to practice in Georgia and New York.
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    Mr. Stephen M. Katz speaks French and Hebrew.
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