Atty. Joseph David Stephens

Atty. Joseph David Stephens

Mr. Joseph David Stephens is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment & labor, litigation.

Athens Athens 16 yrs experience 16 year
Call (762) 310-0159 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Joseph David Stephens at a glance

Joseph David Stephens is an Associate based in Athens, Georgia, practicing at Cowsert Heath, LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Georgia U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia (2010). Educated at Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of Georgia (B.A. Political, 2007). Active member of Macon Bar Association. Serands clients in Athens, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Joseph David Stephens is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment & labor, litigation
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Georgia in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Joseph practices at Cowsert Heath, LLP in Athens, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph David Stephens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph David Stephens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Joseph David Stephens is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Athens are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph David Stephens

Where is Joseph David Stephens's law office located?
Joseph David Stephens's law practice is located in Athens, Georgia. The firm is Cowsert Heath, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph David Stephens handle?
Joseph David Stephens focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Joseph David Stephens practiced law?
Joseph David Stephens has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Joseph David Stephens go to law school?
Joseph David Stephens earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A. Political, 2007).
How can I contact Joseph David Stephens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
- 2010
B.A. Political
University of Georgia
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Georgia U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
Admitted: 2010

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