Steven B. Epstein

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Steven B. Epstein

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Family Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

Po Box 1801, Raleigh, NC

About Steven

Biography

Board-certified specialist in family law, as certified by the NC State Bar

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 34%

12 years | 100 cases

34%
Child Custody 33%

33%
Divorce and Separation 33%

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. 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.

12 years | 100 cases

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 35 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Poyner Spruill LLP

Po Box 1801, Raleigh, NC, 27602-1801

poynerspruill.com/for-family/family-law/

Online Presence

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Steven B. Epstein's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Alimony

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Look No Further than Steven Epstein!!!

For the majority of my 17-year marriage, I'd been a trusting, stay-at-home wife, and mother to our 2 children. Unfortunately, our issues became problems we could not solve, and I ultimately faced the fact that I would never be completely happy if our marriage continued. Once I made it clear to my hu...sband that I wanted a divorce, the verbal and mental abuse I'd suffered for so long, became even worse, and I felt even more threatened, frightened, and stressed than I'd ever been in my life. I was dealing with a very complicated separation, and divorce, along with total estrangement from our two teenage children. It was my GREAT fortune that a dear friend referred me to Steven Epstein, and to my relief, I was given an appointment for a consultation immediately. Steve listened patiently, and with empathy, to the struggles I'd faced for the majority of my marriage, along with the unfortunate, and significant, struggles I was presently facing with my relationships with our children. I could not have been more embarrassed by emotional state, but Steve never once made light of the extreme emotions, or stress with which I was dealing. He immediately swooped in, like Superman, and took as much stress from my shoulders as he was able, and began to thoroughly dig into my case. I very quickly realized Steve was the best asset I had. We moved at a crisp pace, but he was entirely thorough--exhausting every legal avenue possible. He never once did anything without making me fully aware of the situation. Throughout every step of the process, he remained kind, supportive, understanding, and made it his priority to explain every single thing that was, or would be happening. This level of open, and honest, communication had never before been my reality while married...I knew more about my marriage AFTER meetings with Steve, than in the 17 years I was married to my husband. By staying in constant contact with me, I felt a sense of control over my own life, and assured that my wants, needs, and concerns were in good hands, being addressed, and taken care of. I must have asked a thousand questions, but never once did any go unanswered, nor were they ever ignored or treated as unimportant. Due to Steve's incredible vigilance in getting EVERYTHING needed to do his very best work, and by making it clear that we would NOT settle for anything less than I deserved...I came away with an alimony and equitable distribution settlement, and a custody agreement that FAR exceeded my expectations---all in RECORD TIME...literally!!! Looking back...Steve's extreme competence, patience, and preparedness, was just half of what helped me get through my personal nightmare. The emotional support, and acceptance of my frazzled, stressed out, state of mind, was JUST as important as his legal advice and representation. Steve is always "ON GO" and eager to help resolve any issue...no matter how minor. Steve's professionalism, legal proficiency, kindness, empathy, willingness to go above and beyond, understanding, and dedication to achieving the best possible results for his clients, is TRULY what helped me get through the darkest days of my life. I could never put a price on the peace of mind I received from Steve, and from the support of every member of his team. Not only is HE the BEST, but his team and support staff can't be beat. I am forever grateful he was working for ME! If you find yourself in need of an exceptional divorce attorney, look no further than Steven Epstein!!! Believe me, you do NOT want him working for the other side!

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Steven B. Epstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Marshall

Family lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Rose Stout

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Steve and I have worked together and against each other. He is very competent and thorough in his representation of clients."

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Jennifer Parser

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Jennifer Parser

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

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2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

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2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1990

J.D. with Highest Honors, University of North Carolina

1990

Order of the Coif, University of North Carolina

Work Experience

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

Associations

2014 - 2017

North Carolina Bar Association

Board of Governors

2013 - 2018

Wake County Bar Association

Nominations Committee

2011 - 2014

NC Association of Defense Attorneys

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Mueller v. Mueller, 18 CVD 2095 (Wake County District Court)

Our client obtained 50-50 custody of his daughter

Cole v. Reasoner, 13 CVD 14732 (Wake County District Court)

Our client obtained 50-50 custody of her son

Lowery v. Lowery, 15 CVD 1542 (Alamance County District Court)

Our client obtained 50/50 custody of his daughters

Ovando v. Bowen, 16 CVS 1269 (Wake County Superior Court)

$350,000 settlement for our client

Severn Peanut Company v. Industrial Fumigant Co., 807 F.3d 88 (4th Cir. 2015)

Complete victory for client

Piazza v. Brannon, Case No. 12 CVS 14344 (Wake County, NC)

Won $250,000 jury verdict for our clients

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Education

1990

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

UNC Festival of Legal Learning

Taking the Risk and Reaping the Reward: Trial Strategies for the Not-So Faint of Heart

2016

Annual Review

Civil Case Law Update

Languages

English

Activity

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