Steven Paul Berne | Atlanta Litigation Lawyer

Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire

Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
Several federal clients have received probation or deferred prosecution. One client was found not guilty after trial.

How did you build a successful practice?
Communicating directly with clients. Getting a good reputation for zealous representation.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Experience. Trust. Results.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
A good reputation with prosecutors and judges will help in the courtroom.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
General information about issue. Upcoming hearing dates. Range of fees.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Name of prospective client. Court name, if applicable. General ability to retain an attorney.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
Direct communication with client. Easily accessible. Experience in federal and state law.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Working directly with clients and getting a good result.

What are your other interests in addition to law?
Playing and watching sports, listening to music and trevelling.

Are you involved in your community?
I teach at Emory Law School, I coach high school mock trial and I am president of my homeowners association.

• Executive Board | Member | Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Vice-President
  Emory University School of Law Trial Techniques Faculty | Member
  Georgia High School Mock Trial Competition | Coach
  Emory University School of Law Moot Court  | Judge
  Homeowner’s Association | President
   
  

• Admitted to the Georgia State Bar - 1987
  
  Voted one of Georgia’s top criminal defense attorneys in Georgia Trend Magazine
  
  Featured commentator on WXIA-TV
  

• State v. George Hinds: Description: Client accused of child molestation. Accuser was cross-examined and admitted to evidence which was inconsistent with physical evidence. During closing argument, attorney demonstrated the impossibility of accuser's story. Result: Not Guilty all counts. State v. Beverly Hall, et. al.: Description: Prosecution of City of Atlanta Public School employees for cheating on standardized tests. Result: Probation & Record Expungement. United States of America v. Butler: Description: Client accused of operating marijuana grow house. Police testified that they could smell marijuana plants from outside home. We presented an expert witness who testified that smelling the plants was impossible. Result: All charges dismissed. State v. Osaghae: Description: Self-Defense to shooting former business associate who entered client's home after being warned to stay away. Result: Not Guilty all counts.

• State v. Sneiderman | Legal Commentator        | 2013
  Georgia Bar Foundation | Federal Criminal Defense | 2011
  Investigation Seminar | Investigations | 2010
  Advanced Criminal Practice | Jury Selection | 2009
  Fall Seminar | Closing Arguments | 2007

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