After nearly 25 years in law practice, I decided to migrate into the area of family law, where I now regularly advise clients and represent them in litigation regarding separation and divorce, child custody and support, alimony and post-separation support, and equitable distribution. I began practicing family law in 2014, following my own personal 2-year odyssey through the family court justice system. During that process, I felt a calling to help lead others through the tunnel from which I had just emerged. In 2020, I was recognized by the NC State Bar as a board-certified specialist in family law. I am a passionate advocate for the rights of my family law clients and the well-being of their children. My goal is to help each client find their better tomorrow for themselves and their children.
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12 years | 100 cases
12 years | 100 cases
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State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1990
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Po Box 1801, Raleigh, NC, 27602-1801
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Posted by Angela | August 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
From Day One, Steve never wavered in either his support or his representation. Not only was he meticulous in his preparation and detail, but I also felt supported through the entire process. None of my concerns were ever dismissed or diminished. Yes, he is a brilliant strategist. He also skillfull...
Posted by Jennifer | July 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Going through a divorce was one of the most challenging experiences of my life, but I'm so grateful I had Steven Epstein with Poyner Spruill by my side. His expertise in family law was evident from the start, and he was able to explain the legal process in a way that made sense to me. Beyond his lega...
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Cannot say enough good things about Mr. Epstein and the team at Poyner Spruill. Divorce is the hardest, and having a communicative, concise and passionate attorney to help you through the process is crucial - and often too rare. My situation was unique in many ways, and Mr. Epstein was able to naviga...
Posted by Chris | June 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Hiring Steve Epstein to help me with the many issues that I was facing regarding a very complicated and messy divorce that included a wide array of valuable assets-- a very successful company, multiple homes, expensive cars, dozens of accounts of all types, in addition to his help in regards to custo...
Posted by anonymous | December 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Steve is a real professional at all he does, particularly Family Law. He is my MVP. His credentials reflect his many accomplishments in his life. He is someone who commands respect which makes him a great advocate as a Family Law Lawyer. We had a large and complex financial structure that Steve was a...
"I endorse Steve. He is an excellent attorney who strives to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients. He takes the time to understand what each client's goals are and then does the hard work necessary to achieve those results."
"Steve and I have worked together and against each other. He is very competent and thorough in his representation of clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred a client with a complex divorce and custody matter to Steve and the client has been extremely satisfied."
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2024
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2021
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Legal Elite - Family Law, N.C. Business Magazine
2019
Family Law Trailblazer Award (one of 14 in nation), National Law Journal
2017
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2016
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1990
J.D. with Highest Honors, University of North Carolina
1990
Order of the Coif, University of North Carolina
2010 - Present
Partner, Poyner Spruill LLP
1996 - 2010
Partner, Hunton & Williams
1994 - 1996
Visiting Assistant Professor and Director of Legal Writing, University of Illinois College of Law
1992 - 1994
Associate, Fuller, Becton, Billings & Slifkin, P.A.
1990 - 1992
Law Clerk, U.S. District Judge W. Earl Britt
2014 - 2017
North Carolina Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
2013 - 2018
Wake County Bar AssociationNominations Committee
2011 - 2014
NC Association of Defense AttorneysBoard of Directors
Our client obtained 50-50 custody of his daughter
Our client obtained 50-50 custody of her son
Our client obtained 50/50 custody of his daughters
$350,000 settlement for our client
Complete victory for client
Won $250,000 jury verdict for our clients
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Taking the Risk and Reaping the Reward: Trial Strategies for the Not-So Faint of Heart
2016
Civil Case Law Update
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Legal Answers
Does she have a right to compensation from the house?
23 Mar 2016
Can my ex just show up to public events because our child is present?
03 Mar 2016