Practice areas: Personal Injury, General Litigation, Business Litigation; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 1984
Education: University of Richmond School of Law
Steven D. Barnhart is the founder of Steven D. Barnhart, P.C., based in Atlanta, Georgia, where he focuses his practice on personal injury litigation, general litigation, business disputes, employment and labor matters involving employees, and medical malpractice claims on behalf of plaintiffs. With decades of legal experience, he represents individuals and businesses in complicated legal matters, advocating for clients through every stage of litigation while working to secure favorable resolutions both in and out of the courtroom.
Known for his comprehensive approach to case preparation and dispute resolution, Mr. Barnhart combines strategic legal analysis with practical problem-solving to address a wide range of civil litigation matters. In addition to his trial practice, he is a certified and registered mediator and arbitrator, helping parties resolve disputes through alternative dispute resolution when appropriate.
Mr. Barnhart earned a bachelor’s degree from Hampden-Sydney College before obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the University of Richmond. He later received his Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law, providing him with a strong foundation in both business and legal principles.
Admitted to practice in Georgia since 1984, Mr. Barnhart is also admitted before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Recognized for his professional accomplishments and ethical standards, he has earned an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.
An active member of the legal community, Mr. Barnhart maintains involvement in numerous professional organizations, including the Atlanta Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia, the American Association for Justice, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta.
*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. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, General Litigation, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Employment & Labor: Employee, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFocus areas
Litigation, Medical Malpractice
- 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% General Litigation
- 10% Business Litigation
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Employment & Labor: Employee
- 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1984, Georgia
Bar / Professional Activity
- Georgia State, since 1984
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
- Lawyers Club of Atlanta, Membership Committee
- Atlanta Bar Association, Member
- Federal Bar Association
- State Bar of Georgia
- American Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Member
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified, Registered Mediator and Arbitrator
Pro bono / Community Service
- Northside Kiwanis Club, Secretary, 2012
- University of Richmond School of Law, Board of Directors
- Atlanta Bar Foundation, Lifetime Fellow
- Northside Kiwanis Club, President, 2013
- Buckhead 50 Club, 2011
Educational Background
- University of Richmond, Master of Business Administration
- Hampden-Sydney College, B.A. in Economics
Honors
- University of Richmond School of Law, American Jurisprudence Book Award in Corporations
- Kiwanis Club of Northside Atlanta, President
- University of Richmond School of Law, Moot Court Board
- AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, 1991
- Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia, The National Trial Lawyers, 2011
Office location for Steven D. Barnhart
1100 Peachtree St NE
Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 470-763-3331
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2014, 2024 - 2026