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 | Divorce & Separation
An expert with complicated and high conflict cases
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 Chris | June 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Top Notch Family 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 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
A Real Professional--My MVP
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...
Posted by Sylvie | November 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Problem solver and highly motivated
Steve is the best family law attorney I have ever worked with. From our first meeting, he explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was always very responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings. After battling for a settlement for a couple years and spending an enor...
Posted by Bob | June 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
17 stars out of 5!!
Steve is an incredibly competent and exceptionally savvy family law attorney. He knows exactly what should be done, when it should be done, and when silence and waiting is the best tactic. He is a master negotiator. Steve was a true advocate and trusted guide for me throughout a difficult divorce. H...
"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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine
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