Stephen A. Yacobi

Stephen A. Yacobi

4.5
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 45 years

Adoption Lawyer at Greenville, SC
Practice Areas: Adoption, Family, Probate ... +3 more

408 N Church St Ste B, Greenville, SC

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Adoption 50%

10 years

50%
Family 25%

10 years

25%
Guardianship 5%

10 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 45 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1980

Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Yacobi Law Firm

408 N Church St Ste B, Greenville, SC, 29601-2149

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Stephen A. Yacobi's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Adoption

Stephen was very quick to respond to my phone calls or emails when I had questions about my adoption case. He took the time to listen and answer all of my questions. He clearly explained the process of adoption at each stage and how much things would cost. His receptionist, Janet, was also very knowl...edgable and able to answer many questions about what was happening. My only con with this experience is that Janet makes many clerical errors that required constant review and revision of documents. I think Stephen would benefit by hiring an additional receptionist and/or reviewing her work before presenting it to the clients.

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Stephen A. Yacobi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Mobley

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Bateman

Adoption lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stephen is a brilliant, compassionate advocate for his clients. I have worked with Stephen on a number of cases and am constantly impressed by his calm demeanor and excellent results. I am happy to endorse him for adoptions and any family court matter."

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Donald Pilzer

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is knowledgeable, caring, and well prepared. He will take good care of you."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Public Reprimand issued in SC, 2018

updated on 04/11/2018

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Vocational Service Award, Rotary International

Work Experience

1980 - Present

Attorney - Owner, Yacobi Law Firm, PC

Associations

1993 - Present

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

Fellow

1984 - Present

South Carolina Association for Justice

Member

2014 - 2015

Rotary Club

President

1988 - 1989

United States Junior Chamber of Commerce

Legal Counsel

Education

1980

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Wofford College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

South Carolina Bar, CLE Committee

Assisted Reproduction Technology

Languages

English

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