About David Arthur
David Arthur Stevens is a attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in criminal law, arbitration and mediation, civil rights, and social security disability. He has been practicing law since 2002, demonstrating a commitment to serving his community through various legal avenues. Mr. Stevens earned his Juris Doctor from the Georgia State University College of Law in 2002. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgia State University, completed in 1996. Upon admission to the State Bar of Georgia in 2002, he began his legal career as a felony public defender and consumer litigation attorney. During his early years, he served as lead counsel in over a dozen jury trials, achieving favorable outcomes for numerous clients. In 2005, Mr.
Stevens shifted his focus to disability representation, collaborating with his mother, attorney Jane McElreath, who had over 30 years of experience in the field. This partnership led to the formation of Stevens & Sullivan, LLC, where he expanded his practice to include veterans' disability law. Since 2012, the firm has successfully assisted thousands of veterans in obtaining disability compensation benefits, representing clients at the agency level, on appeals to the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Mr. Stevens is admitted to practice before several courts, including the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
He is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This lets the attorney represent veterans in their disability claims — In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Stevens is actively involved in professional organizations. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Atlanta Bar Association, the DeKalb Bar Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. His dedication to veterans' causes is further demonstrated through his accreditation by the Department of Veterans Affairs and his membership in the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates. Mr. Stevens' firm, Stevens & Sullivan, LLC, is located at 1270 Memorial Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316.
The firm is dedicated to ensuring veterans receive the benefits they deserve, providing personalized and skilled representation throughout the claims process. Throughout his career, Mr. Stevens has been recognized for his contributions to veterans' law, being selected by his peers as a Military and Veterans Law Super Lawyer for 2023, 2024, and 2025. His experience and dedication to his clients have established him as a respected figure in the legal community, particularly in the areas of veterans' disability law and social security disability. For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Stevens & Sullivan, LLC at (404) 467-9017.
