Stephen Allen Gershman

Stephen Allen Gershman

4.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 49 years

Family Lawyer at Encino, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Domestic Violence

16133 Ventura Boulevard., Suite 685, Encino, CA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Stephen

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 50%

All phases of dissolution, legal separation, custody, support and property division. Also experienced in interstate custody and support, paternity, domestic violence, move away, grandparent rights, domestic partnerships and premarital agreements.

50 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 49 years

State: California

Acquired: 1976

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Location

Stephen A. Gershman

16133 Ventura Boulevard., Suite 685, Encino, CA, 91436

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Stephen Allen Gershman's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Aggressive Lawyer for Child Custody Cases and Family Law Related Issues

Stephen Gershman is a lawyer that you wouldn't expect to perform and get everything done because he seems extremely busy. He is busy for a reason. He is an aggressive lawyer which you only see during depositions and hearings. HIs experience is what you pay for along with his team of friendly staff.... Mei is a doll and adds a touch to the SAG team that is comforting. Leslie is behind the scenes and does 5 star work on your case when you don't know what is really happening with your case. Altogether they put it all together to get me justice for my children. The result is a present father who is now going to continue to be a positive influence on the development of my children. So Stephen Gershman was extremely aggressive in my case which involved a Temporary Restraining Order with some very serious allegations and an attempt to permanently restrain me from my 3 young children I raised as a stay at home father and businessman. I was terrified and in utter distress at the thought of losing my kids. My recommendation is to always seek out at least 3 experienced Family Law attorneys and do your due diligence before signing any retainer agreement. Stephen Gershman should definitely be one of them making a decision to retain counsel for any family matter. He is on your side and will get your back as he has proven it to me today.

Posted by J.G. | May 31, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Sure hope I don't need to hire him again. However, I certainly would.

I found out that any divorce can get complex. Good intentions and the will to settle matters expeditiously do not necessarily help. Thus, a top notch attorney is a must. Initially, I hired an attorney who just seemed to always be unavailable. Then, an associate recommended Stephen Gershman, Esq. I re...tained his services. This man just clearly enjoys what he does. He's a bundle of energy, has decades of experience, an intimate knowledge of the family codes, financial matters, real estate matters and he responds by phone and/or email. His advice proved to be valuable over and over again. After a while it didn't surprise me to find out that he was preparing papers, for me, on weekends. I respect Stephen Gershman and the good folks that work in his office. I do recommend him. My case required management by the Court, hearings, mediation, forensic accounting and finally a settlement/conclusion in May/2013. I'm glad Stephen handled my case.

Posted by Jennifer | April 23, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic Lawyer!

He was very knowledgeable and sensitive to my needs. I have used him for my divorce, and two years later, a custody case. I will continue to use him and reccommend him!

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Bradley Hofland

Family lawyer | May 18

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"Stephen is a great attorney. Stephen was referred to me by another attorney. I was told Stephen was the best. Stephen did an excellant job. I highly recommend Steven. Great job - thank you again. I endorse this lawyer,"

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

1994

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices Of Stephen A. Gershman, Certified Family Law Specialist

1980 - 1984

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Owen A. Silverman

1978 - 1980

Associate Attorney, Mink & Neiman

1976 - 1978

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of David A. Leveton

Associations

2007 - Present

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Member

2007 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2004 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

1976 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1976

Pepperdine University

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Pennsyvaniia State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

AFCC Conference

Use of Mental Health Professionals in Family Law

Languages

English

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