Stephanie Laufer Duran

Stephanie Laufer Duran

4.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury

3975 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite T25S-I, Fairfax, VA

About Stephanie

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 80%

Divorce, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support, Marital Property Agreements, Premarital/Prenuptial Agreements

80%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 13 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Safi, Duran & Chim, PLLC

3975 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite T25S-I, Fairfax, VA, 22033

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Stephanie Laufer Duran's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

I wish I never hired her.

I retained Stephanie for my uncontested divorce (no children, not a lot of assets). My ex and I were just fighting over 40k. Unfortunately, not only Stephanie was not able to gain control of the simplest divorce case, I ended up walking away with empty handed (literally $0) after spending 10 months i...n the court. I was charged 50k in attorney’s fees and walked away with empty handed, literally $0. My case got so complicated and out of hand that Stephanie asked me to bring a second lawyer on board. Stephanie wasted a lot of my money on unnecessary arguments instead of building a strategy to win my case. She released a piece of information without my consent when she was not obligated to share that document at the time and one mistake like that cost me 100k. I would look for an attorney who fights for a successful outcome versus just collecting her fees.

Stephanie Duran

Replied last April 15, 2022

I am sorry the reviewer feels this way. Although I disagree with the reviewer’s comments about my representation, the rules of professional conduct for lawyers prevent me from discussing the facts in a public forum like this. While I would greatly appreciate if the false and misleading statements were removed, I nonetheless wish the reviewer well and hope that she finds peace.

Posted by Shreef | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Very Knowledgeable

I had a great experience with Stephanie. She was very knowledgeable and gave me great advises.

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2018 | Child Custody

honest and knowledgeable

I consulted Stephanie in regards to a custody case. She is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. I call her the people's attorney. I've dealt with many other attorneys in the past and Stephanie is by far the most trust worthy. She stand by her work and won't let you down. Highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2018 | Employment & Labor

Highly recommended

I consulted with Ms. Duran regarding an employment matter. She was highly knowledgeable and professional and helped guide me towards a speedy and favorable resolution.

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Stephanie Laufer Duran's Lawyer Endorsements

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Camellia Safi

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephanie Duran is an exceptional family law attorney with a breadth of knowledge and experience in the field. She is empathetic and kind to each of her clients while zealously advocating on their behalf."

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James Eisenhower

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. She is intelligent, personable, hard working and devoted to her clients."

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Alexander Laufer

Litigation lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie was an associate with our firm for several years and distinguished herself with her research and writing skills as well as her diligence and empathy in representing her/our clients zealously. I also had the chance to observe her in the courtroom then and since and was impressed by her confident demeanor, her preparedeness and her ability to think on her feet. All of the above noted skills translate perfectly to her current specialty which is domestic relations litigation. A highly skilled and extremely ethical practitioner who any client would be lucky to be represented by."

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Kevin Jaros

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Stephanie is a very dedicated and knowledgeable attorney who fights for her clients, and those who she represents are in very good hands."

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Lavanya Carrithers

Family lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephanie is a resource to the community with skill, expertise, and professionalism that is unparalleled. She is well versed in the law and consistently proves to be dedicated to her client needs."

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James Rice

Unknown lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Stephanie without reservation. She is both strategic and practical. She is a confident litigator and fights for her clients every step of the way."

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Whitney Hughes

Litigation lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stephanie has a brilliant, strategic mind. She really takes the time to find out the facts from the client and put together the most strategic game plan to meet the client's goals. She is always prepared and always zealously advocates for her client. I highly recommend her services."

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Gregory Cade

Car accident lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephanie is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered her primary area of practice over the course of her professional experience. Her sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of her cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for her services."

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Matthew Crist

General practice lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer - Stephanie Duran is exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced in civil practice. She is highly motivated to go the extra mile to provide outstanding representation to her clients."

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Jonathan Simms

General practice lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Stephanie is an outstanding attorney with a sharp legal mind."

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Camellia Safi

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Thomas Williams

Unknown lawyer

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Alexander Laufer

Real estate lawyer

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Micah Wright

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Lavanya Carrithers

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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James Eisenhower

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Steven Krieger

Family lawyer

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Dontae Bugg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Yoon

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Marina Medvin

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Ryan Rambudhan

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Kevin Jaros

Business lawyer

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Whitney Hughes

Unknown lawyer

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James Rice

Criminal defense lawyer

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Broderick Dunn

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Matthew Crist

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Melanie Wright

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

2018 10 Best Family Law Attorney, American Institute

2017

Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

2018 - 2019

Attorney, PJI Law, PLC

2016 - 2017

Associate, The Simms Firm

2015 - 2016

Attorney, Nealon & Associates, PC

2013 - 2014

Attorney, Keithley Law PLLC

2011 - 2013

Attorney, Eisenhower & Laufer, PC

Associations

2016 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

US District Court Eastern District of Virginia

Admitted to Practice

2012 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v Yosef

Not guilty

Rowan v. Washington Gas Light Company et al

Settlement and Voluntary Dismissal

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Education

2011

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

University of Windsor

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of Toronto

Honors Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Knights of Columbus

Estate Planning

Publications

2017

The Simms Firm PLC Shkreli “Pharma Bro” Trial Defense: Can Enrichment of “victims” be Fraud?

2017

The Simms Firm Prevailing in a Personal Injury Premises Liability Lawsuit

Languages

English

Activity

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