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3.0 /5.0
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Stephanie A. Sussman
also known as Stephanie A. Sussman
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About Stephanie
Biography
Ms. Sussman was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She received undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Georgia in 2002 and a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Florida in 2004.
Ms. Sussman then received her Juris Doctorate with honors in 2007 from Florida Coastal School of Law. She graduated with a Family Law Certificate. While at Florida Coastal she was an active member of the Mock Trial team, competing in multiple national competitions. She was also a staff editor for the Florida Coastal Law Review and served as a teaching and research assistant for multiple professors. While in law school she also worked as a law clerk for a family law firm in Jacksonville.
Ms. Sussman has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2007. She began her career with a family law firm in Naples, Florida and returned to Jacksonville to work with the firm in 2010. She became a shareholder in 2014. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, the Jacksonville Bar Association, and the Young Lawyers Sections of both the Florida Bar and the Jacksonville Bar Association. She currently serves on the executive committee of the Florida Family Law Inn of Court.
Ms. Sussman authored two articles for the Florida Bar Journal, “Appellate Court Trends in Permanent Alimony for “Gray Area” Divorces: 1997 – 2007” in April 2008 and “Appellate Court Trends in Rehabilitative Alimony: 10 Years Later” in October 2008. She has also prepared presentations on various family law matters for the Collier County Bar Association and the Florida Family Law Inn of Court. She was named a rising star by Florida Super Lawyers in 2010.
Ms. Sussman handles all levels of family cases involving everything from child custody and timesharing to complex financial matters. When necessary, she works closely with other professionals, such as accountants, financial advisors, appraisers, business valuators, psychologists and other medical professionals, to ensure that all issues are comprehensively addressed. While she seeks to resolve all of her cases through mediation, she is also experienced in bringing cases to trial. Ms. Sussman also prepares prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and handles appeals of family law matters.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Appeals
50%
Family
50%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 18 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Stephanie A. Sussman
(904) 398-7073
Fax
Bledsoe, Jacobson, Schmidt, Wright, & Sussman, 501 Riverside Ave., Suite 903, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
bledsoejacobson.comSussman, Johnson & Alvarez Family Law
1200 Riverplace Boulevard, Suite 850, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
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Stephanie A. Sussman's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
BEWARE
I hired Stephanie Sussman to represent me in my divorce case. It was almost impossible to have any communication with her. I have a file full of auto responses to emails. I respectfully addressed this with her several times. She suggested I hire cocounsel, so that I would have someone more accessible...
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
If you have time and money to spare
Seems nice but prolongs resolution of matter/case by stalling/saying she’s too busy for months. Doesn’t regard the financial impact that puts on the people having to wait until she’s ready. If you have hours in the day to accept new clients and do consultations then you could used that time for sched...
Stephanie A. Sussman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Smart and hardworking. She is a great advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie is one of the brightest and most diligent attorneys in Jacksonville, I would recommend her to anyone needing family law representation, She is a tough litigator but also a compassionate advocate."
"I've known Stephanie for almost a decade and have never known her to be less than the best at everything she does."
"I endorse this lawyer."
David Garfinkel
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Bledsoe, Jacobson, Schmidt, Wright, Wilkinson & Sussman
2010 - Present
Attorney, Bledsoe, Jacobson, Schmidt, Wright, Lang & Wilkinson
1900 - Present
Founder, Sussman, Johnson & Alvarez Family Law
2007 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Asbell, Ho, Klaus, Goetz & Doupe, PA
Associations
2011 - Present
Florida Family Law American Inn of Court
2010 - Present
Jacksonville Bar Association
2007 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law Section
Education
2007
Florida Coastal School of Law
JD; Family Law Certificate
2004
University of North Florida
MA - Masters
2002
University of Georgia
BA Sociology; BS Psychology
Publications
2008
Florida Bar Journal
Appellate Court Trends in Permanent Alimony
2008
Florida Bar Journal
Appellate Court Trends in Rehabilitative Alimony
Languages
English