Steven P. Combs is a partner in the Jacksonville home office of Combs Green McLester. Since the advent of the current mortgage meltdown, he has developed a successful foreclosure defense practice, utilizing both state court and bankruptcy strategies. Steve's practice also involves consulting with lawyers engaged in foreclosure defense throughout other areas of the country. Steve is AV peer review rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating attainable for a lawyer.

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Steve received his B.A. from the University of Florida in Classical Studies in 1987, studying ancient Greek and Latin. Thereafter, he received his J.D. (with Honors) from the University of Florida College of Law in 1991, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy.

Steve has been recognized on multiple occasions by various organizations for his dedication to children and families. He was recognized on a state-wide basis by the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, which on June 25, 2003, bestowed upon him its First Annual Dignity in the Law Award for "his dedication to Public Service on Behalf of Florida's Families." He was also recognized in 2001, 2002 and 2003 as the Clay County Child Advocate of the Year for his efforts on the bench to protect children. Steve continues to fight for Florida families who are threatened with destitution by foreclosure.