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!

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!

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...ble to simplify, communicate and equitably divide in cooperation with my ex and her attorney, applying the Family Law regulations and guidelines objectively and fairly. He made a difficult process easier, minimizing emotions and drama and calmly staying focused on facts and details and rules of law. I am grateful I was referred to Steve and recommend him as your Family Law lawyer.

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...e delivered an incredible outcome on every front, from helping me see clearly during my initial shock upon learning I was heading to divorce, through mediation and child support and finally in negotiating an excellent settlement for me in my alienation of affection lawsuit as plaintiff. I would be hard pressed to find a family law attorney who could hold a candle to Steve. I do not typically write reviews but I am writing this one for Steve because he's quite possibly the best family law attorney in North Carolina and certainly delivered for me. The title of this review is "17 stars" because each time Steve slayed another dragon for me, I added a star. If you are reading this and struggling with divorce and related matters, hire Steve. Seriously, just do it. He's the best there is.

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.