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Steven F. Griffith Jr.

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Steve Griffith is chair of the Advocacy Department and former chair of the Business Litigation Group. 

Featured Experience


Tried to a favorable verdict the removal of general partners on two affiliated LIHTC properties where the general partners and their affiliated property manager "loaned" money from the partnerships for their own uses over the course of several years. Following trial, in a 34-page opinion, the Court enforced the clients' rights to remove the general partners, required termination of the property manager, rejected the claims of the general partners' attorneys regarding "aggregator misconduct," and required transfer of control of the property to the investor's representatives within 30 days. (Read more.)

After trial, obtained dismissal of a bankruptcy filed by a general partner attempting to gain leverage in buy-out negotiations with the manager of limited partner interests in a portfolio of LIHTC partnerships valued at more than $100 million. (Read more.)

Engaged by a sitting judge and his former law partner to pursue a fee dispute against an attorney formerly associated with their firm, who took cases from the firm when he departed. Following an eight-day trial, obtained judgment in excess of $1.1 million (the full demand) in favor of our clients, which was more than four times the pre-trial offer of settlement from the defendant. (Read more.)

Professional Biography


Steve Griffith manages the relationships with several clients that entrust the Firm with disputes throughout the Southeast and nationwide. He has represented or advised clients regarding matters in more than 35 states.

Steve's litigation practice includes representing investors, syndicators, and managers of investor limited partner or member interests (directly, but also through middle and upper tier funds) in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties throughout the country. He works with clients from pre-suit negotiation through litigation and trial, if necessary. He also frequently writes and speaks about LIHTC-related topics.

Steve formerly served on Baker Donelson's Board of Directors, and he was a member of the Firm's Audit and Finance Committee.

Prior to practicing, he served as judicial clerk for Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero Jr. in the Louisiana Supreme Court from 2000 to 2001.

Education

  • Loyola School of Law, J.D., 2000, magna cum laude
    • William L. Crowe Sr. Scholar
    • Law Review
    • Moot Court
  • Rhodes College, B.A., 1997, cum laude
    • Dean's list

Admissions

  • Louisiana
  • Arkansas, pro hac vice
  • California, pro hac vice
  • Florida, pro hac vice
  • Kansas, pro hac vice
  • Missouri, pro hac vice
  • New York, pro hac vice
  • Tennessee, pro hac vice
  • Texas, pro hac vice
  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
  • United States District Courts, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Western District of Arkansas, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Northern District of California, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, District of Minnesota, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Western District of Oklahoma, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, District of Oregon, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Western District of Tennessee, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, pro hac vice
  • United States District Court, Southern District of West Virginia, pro hac vice

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