Practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1993
Education: University of Florida Levin College of Law
Steven P. Combs is dedicated to advocating for individuals and families facing life-altering injuries or the loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence. With over 30 years of experience as an attorney, Mr. Combs leads his Jacksonville-based firm, Combs Greene, with a guiding principle inspired by the Latin phrase “Si vis pacem, para bellum”—if you want peace, prepare for war. From the very start of each case, he and his team thoroughly prepare as if they are heading to trial, ensuring they never leave any avenue unexplored.
This relentless commitment to comprehensive trial-readiness often encourages fair settlements, but Mr. Combs never hesitates to push forward if the opposition refuses to do what is right. He has successfully taken on complex, high-stakes cases involving wrongful death, carbon monoxide poisoning, Legionnaires’ disease, truck and automobile crashes, and product liability claims—obtaining numerous 7 figure recoveries. Whether confronting a billion-dollar corporation or multiple responsible parties—including property owners, management companies, architects, engineers, and contractors—he will immerse himself in the technical and scientific details of your case to build a formidable strategy on your behalf.
Mr. Combs’s background as a local court magistrate, where he presided over 14,000 hearings, has honed his ability to effectively navigate the courtroom and pre-trial process. His reputation is reinforced by an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and inclusion in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, reflecting both his ethical standards and legal skill. Beyond his trial work, he has lectured, sharing insights with fellow attorneys and striving to raise the professional bar for attorneys throughout Florida.
When you entrust Mr. Combs with your case, you are not only gaining a steadfast litigator who thrives on complexity—you are partnering with a professional who is compassionate and has an unwavering determination to seek justice. If you or your family have suffered an injury that you believe was someone else’s fault, consider reaching out to discuss how he can help navigate the legal process and fight relentlessly for your rightful compensation.
AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ falls into two categories—legal ability and general ethical standards.
All clients should remember that past results do not guaranty future outcomes.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 90% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1993, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.flalaw.pro/personal-injury--wrongful-death.html
Bar / Professional Activity
- The Florida Bar Local Grievance Committee “C”, Former Member and Vice Chair, 2000-2002
- The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Former Co-Chair of Select Committee for Article V Revision 7, Former Member of the Legislative Committee, 2003
- The Florida Bar Rules of Judicial Administration Committee, Prior Representative Member, 2008 and 2009
- Florida Family Law Inn of Courts, Master of the Inn
- President, Florida Association of Magistrates and Hearing Officers, 2004-2006
- Co-Founder, Florida’s Only Family Law Night Court, Clay County, Florida, 2003
- The Florida Bar Family Law Rules Committee, Chair, 2010
- The Florida Bar Family Law Rules Committee, Member, 2006-2011
- The Florida Bar Health Law Section, Member
- The Florida Bar Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section, Member
- The Florid Bar Trial Lawyers Section, Member
- The Florida Bar Family Law Section, Member
- Jacksonville Bar Association | Member
- American Health Lawyers Association, Member
- United States District Court Bankruptcy Court, Member
- United States District Court Middle District of Florida, Member
- The Florida Bar Association | Member
- Florida - Member in Good Standing, 1993
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $5,000,000 for personal injuries caused by a drunk driver., 2024
- $1,250,000 for personal injuries caused by a drunk golf cart driver, 2022
Pro bono / Community Service
- Springfield Christian Church
- Member, Riverside Avenue Christian Church
- Member, Board Central Christian Church
Honors
- Junior Classical League, Terry Parker High School, Jacksonville, Florida, 1981-1984
- Phi Kappa Psi, Member
- National Honor Society, Terry Parker High School, Jacksonville, Florida, 1983-1984
- Eta Sigma Phi Classics Honorary, University of Florida, Member, 1985-1987
- American Jurisprudence Award (Book Award), Civil Procedure I, University of Mississippi School of Law, 1988
- Eta Sigma Phi Classics Honorary, University of Florida, President 1987
- Recipient of the First Annual Dignity in the Law Award, The Florida Bar Family Law Section, 2003
- American Jurisprudence Award (Book Award), Torts I, University of Mississippi School of Law, 1988
- Top Attorney Superb 10.0 | Avvo | Health Care
- Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers
- Top Attorney Superb 10.0 | Avvo | Wills & Trusts
- Top Attorney Superb 10.0 | Avvo | Mediation
- Top Attorney Superb 10.0 | Avvo | Contracts
- Top Attorney Superb 10.0 | Avvo | Family
- Clay County Child Advocates & Custody Evaluators, Inc., Clay County Child Advocate of the Year, 2003
- Top Attorney Superb 10.0 | Avvo | Foreclosure
- Top Attorney Superb 10.0 | Avvo | Personal Injury
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated, 2005
- Clay County Guardian Ad Litem Office, Clay County Child Advocate of the Year, 2002
- The Florida Bar Family Law Section, Dignity in the Law Award, 2003
- Clay County Guardian Ad Litem Office, Clay County Child Advocate of the Year, 2001
Educational Background
- University of Florida, Classical Studies, 1987
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Moderator, Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association Views from the Bench Symposium of Judge and Masters, 2003
- Speaker, Practicing With Professionalism Seminar, Jacksonville, Florida, 1999-2000
- Speaker, Guardian Ad Litem Training, Clay County, Florida, 2001, 2002 and 2003
- Panel Member, Panel Discussion on Dependency Court in the Fourth Judicial Circuit, 2001
- Speaker, Quasi-Judicial Officers in the State of Florida, 2002 Annual Conference of Metropolitan Courts
- Panel Member, Dependency Court Improvement Summit, Orlando, Florida, 2002
- Panel Member, Panel Discussion on Legal Research and Writing, Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida, 2002-2004
- Speaker, Pleading and Practice, Foreclosure Defense Institute Seminar, 2009
- Editor of the Journal of Law and Public Policy, University of Florida College of Law
- Speaker, Nuts and Bolts of Divorce Seminar, Jacksonville, Florida, 2004-2006
- Views from the Bench Symposium of Judges and Masters, General, 2003
- Speaker, Foreclosure Defense, Amstar Litigation Seminar, 2010
- Speaker, Family Law for Magistrates Seminar, Office of State Court Administrators, 2004
- Speaker, Annual Family Law Seminar, Family Law Section of Jacksonville Bar Association
Office location for Steven P. Combs
3217 Atlantic Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: 904-914-8640
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2026