Steven B. Epstein

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...l knowledge, Steve was incredibly compassionate and understanding throughout the entire process. Steve was always available to answer my questions and provide support, which was invaluable during such an emotional time. I felt confident in his ability to represent me and achieve a positive outcome, and I was not disappointed. I highly recommend Steven Epstein to anyone seeking a divorce lawyer!

It is difficult to put into words my appreciation for Steve's knowledge of the law, passion for his trade, sincerity of his counsel, care for his client, unmatched preparation and expertise in court! When I separated and divorced years ago, I made a big mistake by not retaining counsel to ...help me the legal issues. Her attorney drafted a poorly written separation agreement in which I signed without gaining legal advice (never do that!!!). The document had vagueness written into the language of the separation agreement that could cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars. I contacted Steve for a consultation and he was very thorough with all of the dynamics that existed and did not present a fairy tale ending, but rather a list of options that may occur. He walked me through the entire process from the legal paperwork to the potential trial. Steve then suggested that I could always seek the advice of another attorney, but after listening to his strategy and sensing his professionalism and confidence, I did not need to talk to anyone else...one of the best decisions that I have ever made! In the end, my ex-wife turned down several settlement offers and we were forced to trial. Steve was absolutely brilliant in the courtroom. His preparation was unmatched and he delivered an unbelievable presentation that left me speechless. After the judge ruled in our favor, people were swarming Steve to get his business card as they wanted what I had! Thanks Steve for everything! You are the best!

I can’t overstate the quality of Steve’s work or his dedication to his clients. Steve was very prompt with responses to any questions I had as well as being very quick to forward information to me as soon as he had it. What I respect most about Steve is that he focuses on the well-being of the chil...dren. He stated on day one that custody would be his priority which aligned perfectly with my goals. He also understands and empathizes with his clients which makes the entire process much more bearable. Steve was my second attorney and I wish I would have heard about him earlier. When I first hired Steve, I had been separated from my spouse for nearly 6 months and I got to see my child for one over-night visit every other weekend and I was allowed to take her to dinner once or twice per week for 2-hour visits. I was living in an apartment and paying my own bills as well as the bills of my spouse. I struggled to make ends meet and the situation was not sustainable. My predicament was in large part due to my lack of knowledge of my own rights. Steve changed all of that. He was very quick to rectify the situation by educating me of what my rights actually are and he was able to negotiate a much more equal settlement for me. With Steve’s help and expertise, I now have 50% custody of my daughter and our relationship is much stronger and more substantial! I am also back in the marital home which is the only real home my daughter has ever known. Without Steve, I don’t know that I would have ever gotten 50% custody and the home probably would have been lost. Working with Steve permanently changed the course of my life and that of my daughter’s significantly and for the better! Hiring Steve Epstein was one of the best decisions I have ever made!

Steve represented me in a custody and child support case. Unlike any other attorney I've worked with, in any field, Steve was a master at educating me in the process. His strategy was effective in attaining a fair compromise, and he communicated in terms that I could relate to and understand. More i...mportant, it was Steve's values throughout the process that impressed me. My case involved children, and Steve always made sure the priorities of the children were not lost in the compromise between parents. Bottom line, Steve is not only a great attorney, but also a great person. If you ever find yourself in need of family law representation, Steve is simply the best.

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!