Atty. Kelli K. Steele

Atty. Kelli K. Steele

Kelli Steele is a partner in WSHB's Atlanta office, handling complex civil litigation. She represents local businesses to large corporations in litigation involving complex torts and toxic exposures.

Atlanta Atlanta 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Kelli K. Steele at a glance

Kelli K. Steele is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practforg at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2010) and New York Supreme Court of Georgia Georgia Court of Appeals U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U (2012). Educated at Vanderbilt University Law School (J.D., 2010) and Kennesaw State University (B.A., 2006). Active member of State Bar of Georgia New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kelli Steele is a partner in WSHB's Atlanta office, handling complex civil litigation
  • She represents local businesses to large corporations in litigation involving complex torts and toxic exposures
  • Kelli enjoys broad experience handling professional liability matters, including lawyers and law firms against allegations of legal malpractice
  • She also defends individuals and companies in employment-related disputes
  • Additionally, Ms. Steele handles premises, commercial and business liability, bad faith, and insurance coverage claims
  • With an all-encompassing approach, she manages cases from the pre-litigation stage through appeal
  • Newsroom News •Election of New Partners Showcases National Footprint Firm News, 1.1.25 •Best Lawyers in America Honors 42 WSHB Attorneys as 2025 Ones to Watch Recipients Firm News, 8.15.24 Publications •Georgia Enacts Historic Tort Reform in Hopes of Digging Itself Out of a Judicial Hellhole Article, 5.6.25 In the News •Georgia Enacts Historic Tort Reform in Hopes of Digging Itself Out of a Judicial Hellhole •Election of New Partners Showcases National Footprint •Best Lawyers in America Honors 42 WSHB Attorneys as 2025 Ones to Watch Recipients

Practice Areas Explained

Kelli K. Steele's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kelli K. Steele handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

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

Kelli K. Steele is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Kelli K. Steele is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Kelli K. Steele is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →

Product Liability

Kelli K. Steele is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practforg law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Atlanta 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 substantiand 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 Kelli K. Steele

Where is Kelli K. Steele's law office located?
Kelli K. Steele's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kelli K. Steele handle?
Kelli K. Steele focuses on personal injury, employment, business, workers comp, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Kelli K. Steele practiced law?
Kelli K. Steele has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Kelli K. Steele go to law school?
Kelli K. Steele earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact Kelli K. Steele for a consultation?
You can contact Kelli K. Steele directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University Law School
- 2010
B.A.
Kennesaw State University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2010
New York Supreme Court of Georgia Georgia Court of Appeals U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U
Admitted: 2012

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