$ 350-400 per hour
Stephen Leonard Winig
also known as Steven L. Winig, The Winig Law Firm, P.A.
About Stephen
Biography
Over the last 34 years I have successfully represented clients throughout
Palm Beach County and South Florida at the trial court and appellate levels in Family Law matters such as:
· Dissolution of Marriage
· Child Support
· Alimony
· Child Custody Enforcement
· Modification
· Parental Relocation
· Family Court Mediation
· Paternity Claims
In addition, I have also successfully represented clients, both large and small, in the following Business Matters:
· Residential and Commercial Mortgage Foreclosures
· Shareholder Disputes
· Enforcement of Non-Compete Agreements
· Corporate Misappropriation
· Breach of Contract and Fraud
· Business Dissolution
· Fraudulent Conveyances
· Partition of Real Estate
· Landlord-Tenant Litigation
During that same time I have been representing countless clients in personal injury matters where they have sustained serious personal injury as a result of the negligence of others. These cases include:
. Automoblie collisions
. Bicycle accidents
. Trip and Fall
. Slip and fall
. Dog bite cases
. Food poisoning
. Pedestrian accidents
. Truck accidents
I am also certified as an arbitrator by the Florida Supreme Court and have been appointed by the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, to serve as a special master.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
30%
43 years
Personal Injury
30%
43 years
Business
20%
43 years
Real Estate
20%
43 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 42 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
The Winig Law Firm, P.A.
1615 Forum Place, Suite. 3A, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
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Stephen Leonard Winig's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Deric | March 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommended!!!
Do you want a knowledgeable, experienced, and compassionate counselor to be your advocate? If so, Steve Winig is for you. Highly personalized, thorough and efficient, I couldn't recommend him more highly. Simply a great choice!
Stephen Winig
Replied last April 1, 2021Deric thank you for your kind words. With clients like you, my job easy!
Posted by gary | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
excellent choice !!!!!!
mr winig was recommended to me by a friend. excellent choice on my part taking the advice & running with it. he has been involved from the get-go, & is very aware of my predicament.
Stephen Winig
Replied last April 1, 2021Gary thank you for your review! I am glad I could help and look forward to Gettysburg.
Posted by Glenna | March 11, 2015
A most excellent lawyer
I looked around for a while and spoke to several lawyers before deciding on Mr Winig. I am glad I did. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to really listen to his clients. I have never known anyone to be more punctual or responsive in the law profession, and appreciated his capable and tim...
Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2014
The Lawyer You Want Representing You In Your Divorce
When I first went to see Mr. Winig I was very unsure and afraid of the process of getting a divorce. I had never even been to a lawyer. When I was asked by a high powered, very expensive attorney (that I could not afford to have represent me) what I was looking for in an attorney, I said that I wante...
Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2014
Personal touch
Thank you for your personal touch on my case, I want you to know it means a lot. I feel my whole world was turned upside down last summer and with your help I am feeling things don’t have to be that way. It’s rare to find someone who takes the time to actually make their customer feel that you are ri...
Stephen Leonard Winig's Lawyer Endorsements
"Stephen is an experienced trial attorney, who aggressively advocates for his clients. He is detailed-oriented, and has a wide breadth of knowledge and experience in various family law matters. I highly recommend him."
"I have litigated against Steve and he is a strong advocate for his clients and a worthy opponent. He is professional and I simply endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Winig for a number of years and have always found him to be diligent and competent."
"Steve Winig is a conscientious and dedicated attorney. I have known him for more than a decade and have referred my own clients to him on many occasions. I highly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I just finished litigating a case with Stephen and found him to be professional, courteous and polite, as well as a strong advocate for his client. Thanks to his efforts we were able to settle the case and save both of our clients a huge amount of money and aggravation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a very dedicated and competent attorney. I highly recommend him and have no hesitation to refer clients to him."
"I strongly endorse Steve Winig. Bright, ethical and hardworking."
"Steve is a fantastic lawyer and works tremendously hard for all of his clients. He is a pleasure to work alongside and to work with."
"Stephen is a consummate professional. Always prepared and always focused on the matter at hand. Stephen takes pride in his work; preparing and strategizing every detail, confident that his skill and experience will see his clients matter towards a positive resolution. Stephen is sought after in county's across the State of Florida. Not simply because of his knowledge of the law; his personality and bright demeanor make him an approachable and affable attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen works tirelessly for his clients, and strikes the right balance between shield and sword."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is solid and honest in his advice."
Talat Kayar
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Lewis Shafer
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William Wallshein
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John Chalif
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William Bosso
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Erskine Rogers
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Larry Strauss
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top Rated Lawyer in Family Law, American Lawyer's Media and Martindale - Hubbell
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner/Shareholder, The Winig Law Firm, P.A.
2009 - Present
Shareholder, Rosen & Winig, P.A.
2005 - 2008
Shareholder, Steven L. Winig, P.A.
1996 - 2005
Shareholder, Brody, Cohen & Winig, P.A.
1987 - 1995
Owner, Steven L. Winig, Attorney at Law
1986 - 1987
Associate, Timothy H. Kenney, P.A.
1985 - 1986
Associate, Quarles & Brady
1984 - 1985
Associate, Charles W. Littell, P.A.
1983 - 1984
Associate, Karden and Young, P.A.
Associations
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaAttorney Member
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaAttorney Member
2003 - Present
Chabad Jewish CenterBoard of Directors
1994 - Present
Florida Supreme CourtArbitrator
1999 - 2009
Palm Beach SynagogueOfficer and Director
Sample of Legal Cases
Three Palms Associates v. U.S. # 1 Fitness Centers, Inc., 984 So.2d 540 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008);
Affirmed in part and remanded in favor of Steven L. Winig for Appellee.
Karnbach v. Karnbach, 971 So.2d 1031 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008)
Reversed and remanded in favor of Steven L. Winig for appellee
Trontz v. Winig, 905 So.2d 1026 (Fla. 4th DCA 2005)
Affirmed in favor of Steven L. Winig
Harbus v. Harbus, 874 So. 2d 1230 (Fla. 4th DCA 2004)
Reversed and remanded in favor of Steven L. Winig for Appellant
Huitt v. Hsia, 859 So.2d 547 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003)
Reversed in Part, Affirmed in Part and Remanded for further proceedings.
Huitt v. Hsia, 848 So.2d 459 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003)
Remanded in favor of Former Husband.
Goodman v. Goodman, 797 So.2d 1282 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001)
Affirmed in favor of Steven L. Winig, for appellee
Bacon v. Bacon, 536 So.2d 1080 (Fla. 4th DCA1988)
Affirmed in favor of Steven L. Winig, for appellee
C & S Computers, Inc. v. Bodensiek, 662 So.2d 1383 (Fla. 4th DCA 1995)
Reversed and remanded in favor of Steven L. Winig for appellee
Education
1983
University of New Hampshire School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
State University of New York, Albany
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Moot Court Competition at FAU Honors College
Moot Court Judge
2014
Jewish Veteran's Day Commemoration
Commemorating Veteran's Day
2014
"Could You Pass this Test"
Constitutional Law Forum
Languages
English
Hebrew
Activity
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19 Jun 2014
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I want to move the jurisdiction from Broward to Palm Beach; what is the possibility.
22 Jun 2014