Protecting Careers. Strengthening Organizations. Solving Complex Legal Problems.
Steltzer Law Firm provides practical legal representation and proactive legal counsel to licensed professionals, researchers, healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, and other regulated entities facing complex legal and regulatory challenges.
Whether protecting a professional license through Professional License Defense, defending against Research Misconduct allegations, strengthening organizational compliance through Outside Compliance Counsel, or helping individuals obtain Social Security Disability benefits, we provide practical, personalized legal solutions focused on achieving the best possible outcome for every client.
Research Misconduct Defense
Protecting careers, reputations, and research.
An allegation of research misconduct can jeopardize years of scientific work, grant funding, publications, and professional reputation. Steltzer Law Firm represents researchers, faculty members, physicians, and research professionals throughout institutional investigations and related administrative proceedings, providing strategic legal guidance designed to protect careers, research programs, and professional reputations.
Why Researchers Choose Steltzer Law Firm
Jeffrey D. Steltzer brings a unique perspective to research integrity defense, having led research integrity and compliance programs at Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Emory University.
As both an attorney and university research integrity official, he understands how institutions evaluate allegations, conduct investigations, and reach decisions—providing practical, strategic guidance throughout the investigative process.
Professional Licensing Defense
Protecting the professional licenses you’ve worked years to earn.
Professional licensing investigations and disciplinary proceedings can threaten your career, reputation, and livelihood. Steltzer Law Firm represents licensed professionals facing complaints, investigations, administrative hearings, and disciplinary actions before Georgia licensing boards. We provide strategic guidance to protect your professional future.
Why Professionals Choose Steltzer Law Firm
Jeffrey D. Steltzer has advised regulated organizations on complex investigations, compliance, and professional accountability throughout his career. That experience provides valuable insight into how allegations are evaluated and resolved.
Clients receive practical legal guidance focused on protecting their professional licenses, reputations, and ability to continue practicing their profession.
Outside General Counsel & Compliance Counsel
Helping organizations prevent legal problems before they become investigations or litigation.
Steltzer Law Firm serves as outside compliance counsel to universities, healthcare organizations, nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and other regulated entities. We help organizations strengthen compliance programs, conduct internal investigations, reduce legal risk, and provide practical legal guidance to leadership.
Why Organizations Choose Steltzer Law Firm
Jeffrey D. Steltzer combines nearly two decades of experience in legal compliance, internal investigations, research integrity, governance, and risk management with practical legal counsel tailored to regulated organizations.
He works closely with organizational leadership to identify legal risk, strengthen compliance programs, and address regulatory challenges before they become larger problems.
Social Security Disability
Helping individuals obtain the disability benefits they’ve earned.
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be overwhelming, particularly after a serious illness or injury prevents you from working. Steltzer Law Firm guides clients through every stage of the Social Security Disability process, from initial applications through hearings and appeals.
Why Disability Claimants Choose Steltzer Law Firm
Jeffrey D. Steltzer provides personalized legal representation throughout the Social Security Disability process, helping clients understand each stage of their claim and preparing the strongest case possible.
Every case receives careful attention, clear communication, and practical guidance focused on helping clients obtain the disability benefits they have earned.
Meet Jeffrey D. Steltzer
A career dedicated to protecting professionals, advancing research integrity, and solving complex regulatory challenges.
Jeffrey D. Steltzer is a Georgia attorney with nearly two decades of experience advising universities, healthcare organizations, nonprofit organizations, researchers, and licensed professionals on complex legal, compliance, and investigative matters. Today, he brings that experience to private practice, providing practical legal counsel focused on protecting careers, organizations, and professional reputations.
Leadership. Experience. Perspective.
Before founding Steltzer Law Firm, Jeffrey D. Steltzer held senior research compliance and integrity leadership roles at Georgia State University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Emory University, advising organizations on investigations, regulatory compliance, governance, and institutional risk.
Clients value his ability to combine legal knowledge with real-world leadership experience to develop practical strategies for complex legal and regulatory challenges.
Ready to Discuss your Matter?
Whether you’re facing a research misconduct allegation, a professional licensing matter, or need assistance with a Social Security Disability claim, early legal guidance can make a meaningful difference. Schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your situation and explore your legal options.