Competent, Ethical, Professional Family Law Specialist
My name is Eddie Stephens and I am a Board Certified Family Law Attorney who has practiced family law in Palm Beach County my entire legal career.
With 23 years of litigation experience, I specialize in high-conflict, high-asset divorce cases. I focus on helping clients with domestic legal issues such as property division, business valuation, child support and spousal support, child custody and visitation, post-judgment modifications, child relocation, same sex marriages, and both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
I have earned the AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a professional rating indicating the highest ethical standards and professional ability. I have also been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America ®, a peer-review publication recognizing the top 4% of attorneys in the country.
Having tried hundreds of high-conflict divorce cases in Palm Beach County, my hourly rate is higher than the average family law attorney due to my experiences and expertise. I also oversee a team of lawyers with varying levels of experience and hourly rates.
In addition to practicing family law, I am also proud to call myself an author, lecturer, and community leader. As a sixth generation Floridian, I am a concerned citizen of Palm Beach County who volunteers and supports a number of civic and charitable organizations to better the community including Center for Child Counseling, Leadership Palm Beach County, Kelsey Cares, Kibblez of Love, Inc, and Boy Scouts of America.
As a divorced father of two teenage children, I know first-hand what’s at stake when counseling my clients. My hobbies include cooking, yoga, camping and spending time with my family.
In my spare time, I like to write my own summaries on every family law case published in Florida; I call them “squibs.” While I started the “squibs” as a way for me to learn about the cases, I also enjoy sharing them with my colleagues and they are published by the Family Section of the Florida Bar. If you would like to read my “squibs” or learn more about me, visit my legal blog at www.EddieStephens.com.
Please give my office a call if you would like to schedule a consultation.
Practice areas
25 years
25 years
25 years
Languages spoken
English
Stephens & Stevens, PLLC
400 Columbia Drive
Suite 111
West Palm Beach, FL, 33409
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1997 | 06/01/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Lawyers - Family Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2016 |
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Service Award for 8 Years | Boy Scouts of America | 2013 |
Kiwanian of the Year | Kiwanis | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Ward Damon | 2013 - Present |
Board Certified Marital & Family Law Attorney | Law Offices of John Christiansen, PL | 2012 - 2013 |
Board Certified Marital & Family Law Attorney | Law Office of Eddie Stephens, PA | 2005 - 2012 |
Associate | Christiansen & Jacknin, Lawyers | 1997 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Leadership Palm Beach County | Board of Governors | 2015 - Present |
Florida Bar, Family Law Section Technology Committee | Chairman | 2014 - Present |
Florida Bar, Family Law Publications Committee | Member | 2006 - Present |
Boy Scouts of America | Adult Leader | 2005 - Present |
Palm Beach County Bar Association, CLE Committee | Member | 2005 - Present |
Palm Beach County Bar Association, Family Law Practice Committee | Member | 1997 - Present |
Florida Bar, Family Law Section, CLE Committee | Co-Chair | 2009 - 2010 |
Florida Bar, CLE Committee | Member | 2009 - 2011 |
Marital & Family Law Board Certification Committee | Chairman | 2004 - 2010 |
Leadership Foundation of Delta Sigma Pi | President and Chair | 2003 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Florida Bar Family Law Commentator | Line in the Sand: Iranian Divorce from the Perspective of the Trial Attorneys Involved | 2015 |
Florida Bar Family Law Commentator | Back to the Basics: In Order to Succeed you Must Fail | 2015 |
Florida Bar Family Law Commentator | Ethics for Marital Attorneys | 2015 |
Lulu Press | Stephens Squibs' | 2015 |
Florida Bar Family Law Commentator | Importance of Daily Rituals | 2014 |
Watermark Media | Will Florida have legal same-sex marriage within a year? | 2014 |
The Deltasig | The Ordinary Secret to Living an Extraordinary Life | 2014 |
Florida Bar Family Law Commentator | How I Relax | 2013 |
Florida Bar Family Law Commentator | Therapy Dogs in Court | 2013 |
Palm Beach Post | Eddie Stephens Scene Maker | 2013 |
Palm Beach Post | Alimony Reform | 2013 |
Florida Bar Family Law Commentator | Basics of Cross Examination | 2009 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Property Tax Law in Florida | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
University of Miami | BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration | 1994 |
Gulliver Preparatory | High School Diploma | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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April is for Authors | Moderated Author Panel "Keep them Guessing" | 2015 |
Webinar | Family Law Case Update | 2015 |
Webinar | Mechanics of the Marital and Family Law Certification Exam | 2015 |
United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches | Living an Extraordinary Life: Lessons from our Heroes | 2015 |
Grand Chapter Congress - Chicago, IL | Living an Extraordinary Life: Lessons from our Heroes | 2015 |
April is for Authors | Moderated Author Panel | 2014 |
Webinar | Family Law Case Update | 2014 |
Canakaris American Inn of Court | Mental Health for the Family Law Practitioner | 2014 |
Grand Chapter Congress - Seattle, WA | Become Your Own Hero | 2013 |
Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Board Certification Committee | All Kinds of Temporary Relief | 2013 |
Raleigh. NC LEAD | Become Your Own Hero | 2013 |
Palm Beach County Bar Association, Bench-Bar Committee | Top 10 Family Law Cases | 2013 |
Webinar | Family Law Case Update | 2013 |
Palm Beach County Bar Association, Bench-Bar Committee | Stephens' Squibs Family Law Case Update | 2012 |
Webinar | Prenuptial Agreements | 2012 |
Leadership Retreat - San Diego, CA | Become Your Own Hero | 2012 |
Palm Beach County Bar Association, CLE Committee | Statutes, Rules & Regulations | 2012 |
Telephonic | Family Law Case Update | 2012 |
Palm Beach County Bar Association, Bench-Bar Committee | Famiy Law Case Update | 2011 |
Webinar | 2011 Lawline Family Law Case Update | 2011 |
Telephonic | Family Law Case Update | 2011 |
Case Law Update Telephonic Seminar | Family Law Case Update | 2010 |
Webinar | 2010 Lawline Family Law Case Update | 2010 |
Palm Beach County CLE | Case Law Update | 2009 |
Attorneys’ Fees, Enforcement & Charging Liens | Attorneys’ Fees, Enforcement & Charging Liens | 2009 |
Case Law Update | Family Law Case Update | 2009 |
Palm Beach County Bar Association, Family Law CLE | DROPS COLA’s and Deferred Retirement | 2008 |
San Diego Lead | Personal & Professional Risk Management | 2008 |
Palm Beach County CLE | Case Law Update | 2008 |
View from the Bench Seminar | Co-Chair - View From the Bench | 2008 |
Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Ethical Issues in Family Law | 2007 |
PB Family Law CLE | Evidentiary Issues in Relocation Cases | 2007 |
Florida Bar, Family Law Section, CLE Committee | Valuation of Real Property in Rapidly Changing Market | 2007 |
Leadership Retreat | Personal and Professional Risk Management | 2006 |
Palm Beach Bar Family Law CLE | Ethical Issues in Family Law | 2006 |
Louisville Lead | Enabling Others to Lead | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Nazinitsky v. Nazinitsky, 76 So.3d 311 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011) | Affirmed. |
Mondello v. Torres, 47 So.3d 389 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010) | Reversed and remanded. |
Herbst v. Herbst, 40 So.3d 48 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010) | Reversed and remanded. |
Roberts v. Roberts, 21 So.3d 888 (Fla. 4th DCA 2005) | Judgment reversed and remanded. |
Frank v. Frank, 989 So.2d 1196 | Affirmed |
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Cory Strolla, Family Attorney on Jun 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Eddie for well over a decade. He is one of the most knowledgeable family attorneys in the area! He is also one of the top courtroom trial attorneys I know. Highly recommend.
Kristin Grossman, Family Attorney on Jul 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Eddie Stephens is not only one of the most well-informed lawyers I know, but also an incredible human being with the moral compass I wish all lawyers possessed.
Jack Pugh, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 6, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Eddie is one of the more knowledgeable attorneys in our area. He is a zealous advocate and prepared for trial should common sense not prevail. I have had the pleasure of knowing Eddie for years and have always enjoyed the challenge of the courtroom with Eddie as he is not only knowledgeable but an ethical opponent.
Cory Strolla, Family Attorney on Jun 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Eddie for well over a decade. He is one of the most knowledgeable family attorneys in the area! He is also one of the top courtroom trial attorneys I know. Highly recommend.
Charles Jamieson, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 7, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Eddie Stephens is the consummate professional: highly knowledgeable about the law, always well prepared, and skilled in court room presentations and in negotiations, Attorney Stephens always provides his best efforts for his clients.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Eddie. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Charles Thompson, Family Attorney on Feb 11, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Eddie is knowledgeable, fair, forthright, and an excellent example of practicing with professionalism.
Daniel Archer, Family Attorney on Jan 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Brian Moskowitz, Family Attorney on Jan 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Robin Roshkind, Family Attorney on Dec 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Dena Foman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 10, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Eddie is top notch and zealous. He is a trustworthy advocate.
Earl Mallory, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 6, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mr. Stephens was opposing counsel in a divorce case. He was firm, yet professional. He was thorough. When he made a representation, it was the truth. I endorse him without reservation.
Michael Posner, Family Attorney on Jul 19, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
One of the finest lawyers, nay people I know
Kristin Grossman, Family Attorney on Jul 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Eddie Stephens is not only one of the most well-informed lawyers I know, but also an incredible human being with the moral compass I wish all lawyers possessed.
Damian Turco, Family Attorney on Jun 4, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Eddie Stephens is a great advocate who always stays current with the law. He seems most comfortable in a courtroom, but in my experience, his focus is on settling cases when possible. Eddie consistently furthers his development, even though he's regarded by many as one of the best family law attorneys in Palm Beach County. He goes beyond his own development, taking the stage to further the development of hundreds of other family law attorneys each year. Florida's family law lawyers are better because of him. His work is been rewarded by awards and a great reputation.
Francis Remsen, Family Attorney on Jan 9, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Eddie since my days in college. He is a great guy and an even better attorney. He is extremely knowledgable in family law, easy to talk to to and very caring about his friends, family and clients. I highly recommend Eddie for your family law matters.
Tina Lewert, Family Attorney on Oct 4, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
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