Mr. Stephen A. Sauer

I have been a lawyer for over 25 years representing the injured people in and around Memphis, TN. I have always represented the individual, not the insurance companies. I am here to help you get the proper compensation after your auto accident. I have extensive trial experience in all the Courts and have successfully represented thousands of people in and around Memphis. When you hire me as your lawyer, you will be represented by me, not by an associate or a paralegal. I answer all your questions, not an employee. I come from a long line of lawyers in my family and I would be honored to represent you.

University of Memphis

B.A. | Business Administration

1983 - 1988

Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

J.D.

1988 - 1991

Attorney/Owner

Stephen A. Sauer, Attorney at Law

2005 - Current

Attorney

Shuttleworth, Williams PLLC

2003 - 2005

Attorney

Clemons & Taube, Attorneys

1992 - 2003

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated

Martindale -Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated

Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyer

2018

Rated Super Lawyer for Personal Injury

10 out of 10 Rating

Avvo.com

2018

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyer

2017

Super Lawyer for Personal Injury 2017

Memphis Bar Association

Member

1992 - Current

Tennessee

Since 1992

6th Circuit

Since 1992

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees

• Auto/Car Accidents

Q. My 13 yr old dog walked into the clinic on her own but came out later that day paralyzed. Do I have any recourse?

August 28, 2014

A: It will depend on why she was paralyzed. Just because her treatment did not go well does not necessarily mean your vet was negligent. You will need another veternarian to examine your dog and the dog's medical records to determine if he/she thinks the first vet violated the standard of care for veternarians. Then you will need to find an attorney who thinks the value of your damages are sufficient to file a lawsuit. (This doesn't mean your dog doesn't have value; I'm a dog owner myself) but Tennnessee law requires a showing of damages and the value of a dog sadly may not be enough to recover the costs of this type lawsuit. Tennessee allows someone whose pet is killed by the negligence of someone else to recover up to $5,000 in damages as compensation for the loss of the pet's "society, companionship, love and affection, but I don't think it applies to injured dogs. ... Read More

Q. If you have 2 surgeries on the same injury. Is or can the settlement be double? First surgery wasn't a success.

August 28, 2014

A: While having to have additional medical treatment won't necessarily double your settlement value, it will likely increase the value since it adds to the pain and suffering you endure as a result of someone's negligence.

Q. is criminal trespassing a class a or c misdemeanor

August 28, 2014

A: Criminal trespassing is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and up to $50 fine. Aggravated criminal trespassing, which can be a Class A or B misdemeanor depending on the facts. A Class A misdemeanor is punishable for up to 11 months 29 days in jail and up to $2500 fine; a Class B misdemeanor is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to $500 fine.