Steven B. Epstein

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...y uncovered a broad and complicated marital estate, shining light on assets and streams of revenue that had heretofore been kept hidden from me. Steve was the force that could not be mitigated, manipulated, or managed, which is just what I needed to ensure a fair settlement. I have already been recommending him to friends who find themselves in need of such a staunch advocate, and will continue to do so. I am eternally grateful for his representation!

I was thrown into the custody and divorce process completely unawares -- my wife obtained an emergency order removing the kids from my custody even before there was any talk of separation! Throughout that traumatic process (and the parental alienation that followed) Steve was really a solid rock. He ...was always clear about what the law was, what my options were, and what the costs and benefits of those options were. He also gave me really sound advice about how to stay on the right side of the law *and* stay in the court's good graces. As a legal tactician, Steve is first-rate. More than once, he would call me with "an inspiration I had at the gym" that ended up being exactly the right move for my case. He is a creative and thoughtful advocate -- who obviously does a lot of off-the-clock thinking about how to best serve his clients' interests. Steve's team (mostly his paralegal Patti, but also his assistants) made sure that we were always prepared for everything the other side tried to throw at us. At each of the two hearings in my case, that preparation really showed -- we caught the other side flat-footed or we had just the right response ready when they tried to catch us out. Every single minute of trial prep proved well worth it in the end. MOST IMPORTANTLY OF ALL, Steve always always always kept the children's best interests as the center of our legal strategy. Sometimes that meant giving up on some point of personal pride or slight from the other side (which we might well have had the upper hand on, legally) but it also powered his zeal and tenacity when it came to the really important issues. Even when it came to property division, Steve's focus on the best interests of the children had a clear impact on the judge. I feel very lucky to have found Steve as my advocate in what ended up being a traumatic and unnecessarily complicated custody and property fight. The best thing would have been for my ex to be reasonable -- but given that that wasn't in the cards, I really believe Steve's advocacy and counsel were the next best thing.

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!

Steve is a very knowledgeable attorney, outstanding in family law. He has an in-depth knowledge of the process, procedures and potential outcomes when negotiating a separation agreement and property settlement. He truly understands what you are going through and can guide you through the process, as... one who has been there. He was always on, responsive and utterly professional in his communication and guidance. Due to multiple circumstances, we came down to the wire for negotiating a final settlement prior to the 2018 TCJA changes took effect, and he was able to guide me through the process, including mediation, to arrive at an agreeable solution, in record time. He offered sound advice in a time when we aren’t always able to think perfectly for ourselves. I highly recommend him and greatly appreciate his counsel during this time.

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!