Susan Lee Stockham

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Susan Lee Stockham

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 43 years

Adoption Lawyer at Lakewood Ranch, FL
Practice Areas: Adoption

8130 Lakewood Maine St, Suite 103 #307, Lakewood Ranch, FL

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About Susan

Biography

Board Certified Adoption Attorney with 35+ Years Experience & also an Adoptive Parent. Call Today!

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Adoption 100%

44 years | 2,500 cases

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020
Platinum Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 7 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2019

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 43 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1982

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Susan L. Stockham, P.A.

8130 Lakewood Maine St, Suite 103 #307, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202

stockhamlaw.com/

Susan Lee Stockham's Reviews

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Posted by Kimberly | April 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Excellent service

She did an excellent job! I talked to both Susan and her assistant alot. We were adopting our niece with the biological moms approval. It should of been a simple task but we ran into a couple of bumps in the road, thanks to the biological dad who has never been in the picture. Between Susan and her a...wesome assistant, they gave us lots of updates, information, and assurances that they were doing everything they could to help us out. The adoption process is stressful and can be scary if your having to fight another for custody. But having Susan and her assistant made things alot easier. I would definitely recommend using them for your service needs! Thanks again you guys are awesome!

Posted by Ron & Asch | April 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Easy to Work with and Detail and Explanation Oriented

We worked with Susan to help with the adoption of our baby girl. From start to finish, Susan and Janet were always available, responded quickly, provided detailed information, and always ensured there were no questions or concerns along the way. They became family through the process. We found h...er fees and expenses to beyond fair (especially for the level of service they provided). When we are ready to adopt #2, you can bet she will be our first call. Thanks Susan & Janet!

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Jane Windsor

Adoption lawyer | Jun 25

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"Susan is an outstanding attorney with national recognition in the area of adoptions. I have been privileged to have been mentored by Susan in a grandparent adoption. I trust and respect her professional opinion and judgment. She is beloved by her clients and all who have witnessed her compassionate advocacy in the area of children and adopting parents. She is the go-to person in the state of FL for adoptions."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Child Advocate of the Year, Florida's Children First

2015

Amy Silberberg Foster Care Award, American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

2004

Angels in Adoption Award, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute

2003

Lifetime Achievement, Florida Adoption Council

Associations

2010 - Present

Florida's Children First, Advisory Committee

Board Member

1993 - Present

American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys

Member

1991 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1982 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2013 - 2014

Florida Bar, Certification Committee

Chair

2000 - 2001

Florida Adoption Council

President

2000 - 2007

Florida Adoption Council

Board of Directors

1999 - 2000

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

Vice President

Education

1981

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2017

American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys Annual Conference

Removing the Barriers to Adult Adoptions and Reinstatement of Parental Rights

2017

ABA Spring Conference Assisted Reproductive Technology

Florida Assisted Reproductive Technology Law

1992

Rights of Parties in Private Adoptions

Rights of Parties in Private Adoptions

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