Kim Stepanuk

Kim Stepanuk

also known as Kim Elizabeth Sorensen

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Columbia, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Alimony, Child Custody ... +5 more

10015 Old Columbia Road, Suite B215, Columbia, MD

About Kim

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 10%

Marital Separation and Settlement Agreements, Co-Habitation Agreements, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Post-Nuptial Agreements, Commercial Contracts, Vendor Contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Small Business Documents and Business Formation Documents

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 9 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 12 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Mulinazzi Law Office

10015 Old Columbia Road, Suite B215, Columbia, MD, 21046

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Kim Stepanuk's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Knowledgeable, Credible , Confident Lawyer

Kim helped me understand what it would take to have a custody change completed and what steps I needed to take in order to have my ex-husband handle his financial responsibilities.

Posted by Tom | January 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly Recommend Ms. Kim Stepanuk (Sorenson)

Adequately expressing my level of satisfaction with the Mulinazzi Law Group within a couple of sentences is a challenging task. Suffice it to say - they are absolutely the best divorce and family law group in Howard County MD! From their volunteer activities to their professional services – they al...ways exceeded all of my expectations. And specifically Ms. Stepanuk – she always responded to my questions promptly – never wasted my time (i.e., money) with superfluous information – and consistently addressed my legal issues with sage advice and pinpoint accuracy!

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2018

Guardianship Consultation

Many thanks to Kim, for her thorough explanations as well as presenting me with certain legal options I had not even considered - or been aware of - in the past. She is a real blessing to the Mulinazzi firm!

Posted by Charlie | August 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Awesome Attorney

For those of you who are in the unfortunate position in life of having to go through the painful experience of going through a Divorce, I would HIGHLY recommend you Contact Kim Sorenson at the Mulinazzi Law Firm. Quite Frankly I fired the first attorney I hired and interviewed 7 more before hiri...ng Kim to Represent me. To sum it up, she is extremely intelligent, knows the laws inside and out, and how the Howard County Court system works. On top of that she went out of her way to try and find ways to LOWER my legal fees! (unlike my Ex wifes attorney who went out of her way to drag things out and increase legal fee's) Finally, she has a very professional and pleasant demeanor, actually cares about your case instead of trying to pad the legal bill as my ex wife's attorney clearly did. Kim and the Team at Mulinazzi Law Firm were a pleasure to deal with under a very stressful situation. If you don't at least call them for an interview, you are making a very costly mistake. I thank Kim and the team for their professionalism, knowledge and compassion. Charlie

Posted by Tim | December 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I highly recommend Kim Elizabeth Sorensen

I highly recommend Kim Elizabeth Sorensen 5.0 stars Posted by Tim December 6, 2016 Kim Elizabeth Sorensen did an outstanding job on my divorce. Going through a divorce is highly stressful and Kim's responsiveness, knowledge and outstanding legal guidance during a complex divorce case kept me sta...ble and confident that I would get through this difficult process ok. Kim was always engaged and made sure I understood what was happening and what my options were every step of the way. Thanks to Kim Elizabeth Sorensen I was able to get my divorce settled in under 5 months. I highly recommend Kim Elizabeth Sorensen!

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Kim Stepanuk's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amos Whitney

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kim and her colleagues work very hard for their clients. I know first-hand that she is thoughtful, detail oriented, and a great advocate for her clients."

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Evan Koslow

Child custody lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Kim, both as opposing counsel, and while serving as a best interest attorney. Her work ethic and ability to advocate for her client while looking at the bigger picture is impeccable. I always look forward to working with Kim."

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Kimberly Arn

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kim is hard working, intelligent, always professional and a strong advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Jessica Zadjura

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kim is an intelligent and well respected member of the legal community with whom I enjoy working with. I know that despite our respective clients having differing/opposing l positions in a case, she and I will be able to work together with the utmost professionalism and courtesy."

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Megan O'Connor

Family lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have recently had the opportunity to work with Ms. Sorensen on several matters. I was impressed by her incredible depth of knowledge in the areas of divorce and custody law. Her dedication to her clients and the diligence she puts forth on every case with which she is involved is truly impressive. I would recommend Kim to anyone looking for an attorney in a family law matter."

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Sandra Holt

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim is an excellent attorney. Her knowledge of the law is outstanding and she is able to think outside the box to provide solutions for her clients. She also a gifted litigator and shines in Court. I highly recommend Kim Sorensen."

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Shannon Kowitz

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Sorenson is an excellent attorney. She applies her vast knowledge of the law to her cases benefiting her clients and allowing her to be a step ahead of any opposing counsel. She informs her clients about the process and likely outcomes; therefore, her clients are rarely surprised by their result. She is well prepared for court and acts professionally when interacting with other attorneys and the Court. I would refer any client looking for a family law attorney to Ms. Sorenson."

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Thomas Mulinazzi

Child custody lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Kim is an excellent lawyer. She is always extremely prepared for trial and she's able to settle even the most contentious cases. When the cases can't settle and they go to trial her experience as a judicial law clerk is evident in her strong court room presence and her examination style. She is well regarded by the bench. She is an active member of the legal community and has donated hundreds of pro bono hours to the Maryland volunteer lawyer service I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Stepanuk

Family lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim is a hard working and dedicated attorney who zealously represents clients in all family matters."

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Kumudha Kumarachandran

Unknown lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Family Law. She has more expertise than attorneys with decades of experience. She is also an unbelievably strong and persuasive advocate. I recommend Kim without reservation."

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Singleton Mathews

Family lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kim Sorenson since law school and can honestly say I cannot think of anyone more diligent and knowledgeable. She is the first attorney I would recommend her for any family law matter one could have!"

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Jessica Zadjura

Family lawyer

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Sandra Holt

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Rachel Severance

Litigation lawyer

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Jacob Senkel

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Kim

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale Hubbell

2019

Law Firm of the Year, Pro Bono Resource Center

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Family/Divorce Law Office, Best of Columbia

2018

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers

2018

Best Family Law Office in Howard County, Baltimore Magazine

2018

Best Family/Divorce Law Office, Best of Columbia

2017

Best Family Law Office in Howard County, Baltimore Magazine

2017

Maryland Law Office of the Year, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

2015

Best Family Law Office in Howard County, Baltimore Magazine

2013

Dean’s Citation for Service, University of Baltimore School of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate Attorney, MLO/Mulinazzi Law Office

2014 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Jo Benson Fogel, PA

2013 - 2014

Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Yolanda A. Tanner, Circuit Court for Baltimore City

2013 - 2013

Judicial Intern to the Honorable Marcus Z. Shar, Circuit Court for Baltimore City

Associations

2018 - Present

Circuit Court for Howard County

Court-Appointed Facilitator

2018 - Present

Circuit Court for Baltimore City

Court Appointed Settlement Facilitator

2018 - Present

Circuit Court for Baltimore City

Court-Appointed Best Interests Attorney for Minor Children

2017 - Present

Circuit Court for Howard County

Court-Appointed Best Interests Attorney for Children

2014 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

2014 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice

2013 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

2012 - Present

Bar Association of Baltimore City

Sample of Legal Cases

Alimony and Disabled Client

Long term alimony secured

Contempt

Money Judgment Enforced and Attorney's Fees Awarded

Default - Sanctions against other side

Attorney's Fees, Sanctions, and other side is unable to participate in case

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Education

2013

University of Baltimore School of Law

J.D.

2010

Virginia Tech

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Custody 101: The Nuts & Bolts of Custody Proceedings

Jurisdictional Issues (UCCJEA, UIFSA), Best Interest and Child Privilege Attorneys, Rules Around Appeals

2018

Settlement Conference Court-Appointed Facilitator

2017

Self Help Classes for Family Law Cases

Family Law Cases

Languages

English

Spanish

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