Stephen A. Opler

Partner

Atlanta P: 404.868.2055 M: 404.831.7693 F: 404.868.2010

Listed in Chambers USA, Corporate/M&A Law, 2013-2020, 2024-2025
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America^®
- International Mergers and Acquisitions, 2023-2024, 2026
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, 2020-2026
- Corporate Law, 2024-2026
- Mergers and Acquisitions, 2024-2026
Listed in Georgia Super Lawyers, 2004-2006, 2010-2012, 2015-2019
Listed in Georgia Trend, “Legal Elite,” Corporate, 2013-2022, 2024
Listed in Legal 500 U.S. Elite - Atlanta, Corporate & M&A, 2025

"Stephen is a strong advocate for his clients. He has an exceptional knowledge of M&A and a strong ability to bridge business goals and legal objectives."

Client Quote from Chambers USA

"Stephen is highly intelligent, experienced, knowledgeable, sophisticated, attentive and responsive."

Client Quote from Chambers USA

Area(s) of Focus

University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1985
University of Virginia, B.A., 1981

Georgia

Faculty, Stakeholder Impact Foundation Inc., 2023–present

Wildwood Civic Association, President, 2018-Present

Kate’s Club, Advisory Board Member

TechBridge, Inc., Founding Director

Anti-Defamation League, Southeast Region, Past Board Member

Hands on Atlanta, Past Board Member

Jewish Family and Career Services, Past Board Member

The Commerce Club, Past Board Member

The Temple, Past Board Member

Accolades

2026 Best Lawyers Badge

Chambers USA 2025 Badge

Atlanta Legal 500 - Corporate & M&A