J. Benjamin Stevens

J. Benjamin Stevens

also known as Ben Stevens

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Spartanburg, SC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

349 East Main Street., Suite 200, Spartanburg, SC

About J. Benjamin

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 35%

A quality child custody and visitation attorney must be able to understand his clients’ needs and the emotional and human nature faced by people going through a family crisis. At the same time, however, a good attorney navigates the most direct path to a fair resolution of his client’s case. As the father of three children and the step-father of three children, Ben possesses a tremendous ability to be simultaneously understanding and effective in handling these complex cases.

30 years

35%
Divorce and Separation 35%

Aggressive, creative, and compassionate are words Ben Stevens’ colleagues freely use to describe him as a divorce attorney. Ben is a Fellow in the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and he is one of only six attorneys in South Carolina with that distinction. Having been previously divorced himself, Ben has a unique insight into the issues people face in Family Court.

30 years

35%
Alimony 10%

Alimony can be a particularly complex issue, because SC does not have guidelines for its calculation. Ben Stevens majored in Financial Management and has a minor in Accounting, so he understands the complexities in handling these types of cases for well over two decades.

30 years

10%
Family 10%

Ben Stevens is a Fellow in the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and is a Board Certified Family Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocates. He is one of only four attorneys in South Carolina with those simultaneous distinctions. He is well qualified to handle complex issues in Family Court and is highly respected by the Bench and Bar alike.

30 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 30 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1995

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Stevens Firm, P.A. Family Law Center

349 East Main Street., Suite 200, Spartanburg, SC, 29302

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J. Benjamin Stevens's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Ben Stevens is an excellent attorney. I sought Ben’s representation several years ago. My situation was quite complex. It involved issues such as clearly outlining custody/visitation arrangements, child support, and harassment. Ben proved himself to be extremely professional. He did a great ...job of helping to find creative solutions. When court appearances were necessary, he was well prepared to offer effective, aggressive representation. I’d also like to note that even though he was in high demand, he always managed to make me feel as though my case was a priority. He made himself available to offer responses in a timely manner. I’m pleased with my decision to hire Ben. Signed: A pleased client

J. Benjamin Stevens

Replied last October 8, 2015

Thank you for your kind words. You highlighted what our goals (particularly in complex litigation cases) are: effective, aggressive representation and timely, responsive access to our clients. While we certainly hope that you won't need us again, you know that we're here for you if and when you do.

Posted by David | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I highly recommend Ben Stevens.

Ben Stevens is extremely professional and very well respected in the community and among his peers. When facing what I knew was going to be a difficult divorce, I needed an attorney that would have my best interest and my children's best interest at heart. I could not have made a better decision ...when I hired Ben Stevens as my attorney. Ben argued tirelessly, even when faced with what seemed to be impossible situations. I highly recommend Ben Stevens to anyone facing difficult family law issues.

J. Benjamin Stevens

Replied last September 22, 2015

Thank you for your kind words. Difficult cases are always made easier by having a client who is so cooperative and works with his attorney the way you did. I don't ever mind undertaking a challenge, nor do I get tired of fighting to protect my clients. I am glad that we were able to achieve a positive outcome in your case. Thanks again for such a positive review, I truly appreciate it.

Posted by Kyle | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer

Very professional, knowledgeable. He is straightforward and I have used his services several times. My case was a particularly nasty child support/custody case and I am glad that I had an attorney like him fighting for me. I highly recommend him to anyone needing services in his field.

J. Benjamin Stevens

Replied last September 22, 2015

The fact that you chose to retain me multiple times is one of the highest compliments that you can pay to me and my firm, as it demonstrates the trust you placed in me and the confidence you had in our ability time and time again. I appreciate your kind words, and as you well know, we are here if and when you need us again.

Posted by christopher | August 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outcome focused with client's interest as priority

Like most attorney's, Ben has his clients best interest as a first priority and understands what's important to them; however, the differentiator was Ben's responsiveness and sense of urgency on getting back to his clients. Response time was important to me given the geographic disparity and nature... of my case as well as the anxiety it carried with it. In addition to Ben's prompt communication, he was very outcome oriented and when working with his clients re-directs their mind set to think of the facts of the case and not the emotion (data and facts will steer the direction of the case). Moreover, he was transparent and shared an opposing view (not to discourage) but to facilitate the decision making process. While Ben's communication and creativity toward results were equally important, what I really liked about Ben was his ability to identify with my case and relate back to his experiences and not just look at my case as revenue stream for his firm.

J. Benjamin Stevens

Replied last September 22, 2015

One of the first things we do in every case is map out a unique strategy that makes the most sense for that particular matter, as we know that no two family court cases are alike. We always make an effort to respond as promptly as possible to our clients (near and far), and I appreciate your kind words in that regard. When we represent clients who are located outside of SC, we make every effort to utilize technology to keep them up to date on the status of their cases. Hopefully you will not need us again, but you know that we will be here ready to spring into action if you do.

Posted by Dawn | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

BEST ATTORNEY EVER!!!

I hired Attorney Ben Stevens to handle my divorce. He always listened to my concerns and gave me great advice!! He even gave me advice I didn't want to hear because I was only thinking emotionally and not realistically. Most importantly, he was ALWAYS available for any problem I may have, always resp...onded quickly and he fought for me!!! Since my divorce I've recommended him a few times and will continue to do so. He's an AMAZING attorney and I want to THANK him for helping me through a very difficult time of my life!!

J. Benjamin Stevens

Replied last September 22, 2015

I am humbled by such lavish praise, but I truly appreciate it. One of the keys of being a successful divorce attorney is telling your clients what they *need* to hear, and not what they *want* to hear. Also, it is important to ensure that our clients make informed decisions and not emotional ones. I am glad that you gave me the opportunity to work with you on your case and that we were able to achieve a positive outcome.

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J. Benjamin Stevens's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Collins

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Ben for over 15 years and he has always been an extremely competent and compassionate lawyer. I have worked with Ben as both the opposing attorney and as co-counsel on complex cases. His knowledge of the law and his abilities in a courtroom have always impressed me. Those same skills have also gained him the respect of his fellow lawyers and our Family Court Judges."

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David Wolf

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Other

"Ben Stevens is a knowledgeable and hard working family law attorney. He has that certain work ethic and compassion that make an effective advocate for his clients. If you need a family law attorney in South Carolina, Ben Stevens is a wonderful attorney to have on your side."

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Alexander Cash

Unknown lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben has an excellent reputation across the state as a knowledgeable and experienced family court lawyer."

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Gary Frazier

Family lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ben is well-respected by all family law attorneys in the Upstate of SC."

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Kenneth Berger

Family lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben is a good man, and a good lawyer. He is respected by his colleagues, and viewed as a thought-leader in our field."

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Patrick Knie

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben enjoys a stellar reputation as one of the top Family Court attorneys in Upstate South Carolina. He is bright, well-prepared, with excellent trial skills. Ben is also a highly respected member of the Spartanburg community and is active in civic affairs."

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J. DeTreville

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Stevens is not only a skilled attorney, but he is also a thought leader in the legal community. I admire his work and recommend him to anybody seeking an attorney in the Spartanburg, SC area."

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Thomas Nelson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I practice about 3 hours from Ben, but his name is still widely recognized and respected by the lawyers in my community. That is rare. Any referrals I have for a family court lawyer in his area go to Ben."

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Jenny Stevens

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Collins

Family lawyer

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William Phipps

Family lawyer

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Patrick Knie

Workers compensation lawyer

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Jenny Stevens

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Fastcase 50 Class of 2015, Fastcase

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Senior Partner, The Stevens Firm, PA Family Law Center

Associations

2017 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Vice President (National)

2016 - Present

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Board Certified Family Trial Advocate

2015 - Present

International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2013 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2010 - Present

International Academy of Attorneys for Divorce Over 50

Board Member

1995 - Present

American Bar Association

1995 - Present

American Association for Justice

1995 - Present

Spartanburg County Bar Association

1995 - Present

South Carolina Bar

2015 - 2017

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Technology Director (National)

2012 - 2018

South Carolina Bar

Family Law Council (Past Chair)

2010 - 2015

South Carolina Association for Justice

Board of Governors

2010 - 2012

South Carolina Association for Justice

Family Law Section (Past Chair)

Sample of Legal Cases

SC DSS v. Mary C. & Daniel C.

Affirmed in Part / Reversed in Part

Thomson v. Thomson

Affirmed

Roddy v. Cleveland

Affirmed

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Education

1995

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Clemson University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

South Carolina Bar's Hot Tips Seminar

What The Hague? (The Convention You’ve Heard Of – and All the Ones You Haven’t)

2017

American Bar Association Family Law Section Fall Conference

Tech Tools to Work Less and Earn More

2017

AAML (Northern California Chapter) Family Law Symposium

Practice Management Hacks: Tips and Tricks to Make Life Easier

2016

South Carolina Bar's Hot Tips Seminar

Special Concerns in High Profile Cases

2016

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Mid-Year Meeting

How to Make Social Media Work for You

2015

South Carolina Bar Family Law Essentials

Developing Your Family Law Practice

2015

Iowa State Bar Association Family Law Seminar

Developing Your Family Law Practice

2015

Greenville County Bar Association Annual CLE

Working With Experts in Family Court

2015

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Mid-Year Meeting

Practical (and Understandable) Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Clients from 21st Century Headaches

2014

South Carolina Bar's Hot Tips Seminar

Dealing with Problematic Guardians ad Litem – To Remove or Not to Remove?

2014

South Carolina Bar's Bridge The Gap Seminar

Establishing and Managing Your Family Law Practice

2014

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Annual Meeting

Marketing in the 21st Century

2013

Tennessee Bar Association's Law Tech Conference

The Do’s and Don’ts of Ethically Marketing a Law Firm

2013

South Carolina Bar's Hot Tips Seminar

Practical Application and Creative Extension of the Psychological Parent Doctrine

2013

South Carolina Bar's Guardian ad Litem Annual Training

How to Get GAL Appointments From the Bench

2013

South Carolina Bar's Bridge the Gap

Establishing and Managing Your Family Law Practice

2013

South Carolina Association of Legal Investigators Annual Conference

Family Law Basics for Private Investigators

2013

ABA TECHSHOW

iOS in Action / Making the Switch for the Mac-Curious / The Super-Awesome Mac Hour of Amazement

2013

AAML (SC Chapter) Family Law Symposium

Running Your Family Law Practice in the Cloud

2012

South Carolina Bar's Hot Tips from the Coolest Domestic Practitioners

iPad, iPhone & Android Apps for Family Law Attorneys

2012

South Carolina Bar's Guardian ad Litem Annual Training

Dealing With "Other" Parents (Psychological, De Facto, Grand, Etc.)

2012

Continuing Education Conference for Mental Health Professionals

Law School for Non-Lawyers - The Family Court Experience

2012

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Annual Meeting

Running Your Family Law Practice in the Cloud

2012

ABA TECHSHOW

Popular Cloud Services and SaaS vs. Hosted Infrastructure / A Day in the Life of a Mac Lawyer

Publications

2012

ABA Law Practice Magazine The Fine Art of Practicing Law on a Mac

2011

ABA Law Practice Magazine A Look Inside the New Mac App Store

2010

2009

NextGen Law Computer Smackdown : Mac vs. PC

2009

2008

ABA Journal Mac v. PC

2007

Lawyers Weekly Parental Alienation: The Latest weapon in Nasty Divorce

2006

The Sun News Extra Funds Set to Fortify Child Welfare

Languages

English

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