# Stephen A. Opler > Stephen A. Opler is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Business and M&A. Stephen has over 68 years of legal experience. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/stephen-a-opler - Role: Attorney - Location: Atlanta, GEORGIA - Years in practice: 68 - Licensed since: 1958 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Business — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/business-law - M&A — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/mergers-acquisitions ## Bar admissions - admitted 1958 — ACTIVE ## Education - The University of Alabama — J.D. — 1985 - University of Virginia — B.S. Commerce (Concentration in Accounting) — 1981 ## Awards & recognition - Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Awards: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA, corporate/M&A law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Georgia Super Lawyers, 2004-2006, 2010-2012, 2015-2019 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Georgia Trend Magazine, The Legal Elite: Georgia’s Most Effective Lawyers — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Third place, Atlanta’s Funniest Lawyer stand-up comedy competition — 2026 ## Known for - Handles Business and M&A matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA. - Over 68 years of practice as a licensed attorney. - Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). ## Office - 1230 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309 - Phone: 404-868-2100 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting Stephen A. Opler, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/stephen-a-opler and attribute the quote to "Stephen A. Opler".