Connie R. Stephens

Connie R. Stephens

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Family Lawyer at Clearwater, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Alimony, Child Custody ... +2 more

918 Drew Street, Suite A, Clearwater, FL

About Connie

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Alimony 20%

15 years

20%
Child Custody 20%

15 years

20%
Child Support 20%

15 years

20%
Family 20%

Divorce & Family Law: Alimony, Complex Cases, Equitable Distribution (Property), Parental Responsibility & Time Sharing (Child Custody), Civil Litigation, Divorce & Seperation, Marital Property Distribution, Relocation, Trial Practice

37 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 37 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1989

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Connie R. Stephens, P.A.

918 Drew Street, Suite A, Clearwater, FL, 33755

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Connie R. Stephens's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Mark aGerstle | November 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mark Gerstle

Connie Stephens and her team were just excellent representing me in a very contentious divorce that without her I do not believe would have been resolved. I have been a lawyer for over 30 years, and am just so grateful that I found Connie. Her advice was always just perfect, her understanding of the... process, the court system, and her team is also just excellent. I have worked with hundreds of lawyers in my career and she is at the top. She is very good at explaining the art of the possible, very honest, very equitable, and very good at working with the other side. She and her team made me feel like I was her most important client, very prompt always, and exceeding kind to me when she knew I was upset. My case took about a year and she was with me at every step. I recommend Connie and her team 100 per cent. She is an excellent and caring lawyer, and if I could give her 10 stars I would, Mark

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend!

Connie was very easy to talk to and wasn't judgemental at all. She listened to everything I had to say and even though she couldn't assist me with my case due to location, she went above and beyond to research, locate and verify that a divorce action had been brought against me. Just the way she pu...t me at ease, I would definitely use her for any future legal issues.

Posted by Mary | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Tough, fair, honest

I came to Connie with a high conflict custody case that had already been going on for a year and multiple attorneys on both sides. She is tough and honest and truly believes in doing whats best for the children. Holly B. In the office is extremely kind and sympathetic and she was so helpful explainin...g many things to me and just being there as a person when I was worried or anxious about everything. I am more of the quiet type and I needed someone like Connie who was a lot more assertive than myself to take the information I gave her to the courtroom. If you hire her you will not be disappointed-she has years of experience not only in her area of practice but also with many colleagues in her field. She seems a little intimidating at first but she cares a heck of a lot about her clients and particularly their kids. From my experience with her be sure to speak up and let her know your thoughts and goals and she will fight for you as long as the children's best interests are the priority. No one wants their case to end up in court, but if it has to you need someone like Connie to fight for you.

Posted by Lauren | March 23, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Assertive, Knowledgeable, Frank and Honest

I live in the Clearwater area and the year before last my ex-husband and I seperated and a messy, drawn-out legal battle ensued over our divorce, money, custody, and property. I was referred to Connie by a friend who had also been represented by her and I could not have had a better experience. She e...ffectively represented the interests of my children and myself. I was beyond satisfied with the outcome as the settlement exceeded my expectations.

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Connie R. Stephens's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Angstadt

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely experienced, talented, and caring."

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Sidney Kilgore

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Royal

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Allyson Hughes

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Connie Stephens is an excellent Marital and Family law attorney. She is highly experienced, driven, articulate and very assertive. I wholeheartedly recommend her in any family law matter."

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Merrie-Roxie Crowell

Family lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Schiltz

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known and worked with Connie Stephens for 15 years. She can be a tenacious champion for her clients, yet always looks out for their best interests if that involves a negotiated settlement. I have in the past referred potential clients to her, and will continue to highly recommend her services."

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Patrick Gaffney

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Connie is a talented lawyer. She brings a refreshing perspective and is a problem solver in the area of marital and family law."

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Robert Angstadt

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Allyson Hughes

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Scott Schiltz

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Patrick Gaffney

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2008

President's Award, Clearwater Bar Association

2007

Excellence in Pro Bono, Clearwater Bar Association

2005

President's Award, Clearwater Bar Association

2003

President's Award, Clearwater Bar Association

2002

President's Award, Clearwater Bar Association

1996

Chair's Special Merit Award, Florida Bar

N/A

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2002 - Present

President, Connie R. Stephens, P.A.

1999 - 2002

Partner, Ramers & Stephens, P.A.

1995 - 1999

Associate, John D. Fernandez, P.A.

Associations

1995 - Present

Clearwater Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Clearwater Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1989 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1989 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

Florida Bar, CLE Committee

Clearwater Bar Association, Family Law Section

Family Law Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Imperial Terrace East Homeowners Association V. Grimes

Sotomayor V. Sotomayor

Antique Automobile Radio Inc V. Schultz

Shareholder wife not liable to corporation for civil theft

Billiris V. Billiris

Ms. Stephens' client was awarded attorney fees and costs, equitable distribution, permanent periodic alimony.

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Education

1988

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Barry University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

CLE Seminar

Equitable Distribution

Publications

2008

Res Ipsa Loquitor (WCBA) "Rules Rule" Column

1995

The Family Law Commentator The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1994 And Its Impact Upon Marital Law Including Property Settlements: To Be Or Not To Be Dischargeable - That Is Still The Question.

Languages

English

Activity

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