Stephanie A. Koether, experienced Business, Family Law attorney in Brandon, FL with 46 reviews
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Stephanie A. Koether

350 E Robertson St, Brandon, FL

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2016:
University of Miami School of Law, Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude
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Fordham University, BS - Bachelor of Science

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Anonymous

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29 Nov, 2024
Life is not easy, divorce makes it much much worse. Stephanie gets it! She helped me through a very rough emotional patch and also acquired a favorable outcome in a situation that was not promising at first. Stephanie knows the law, she's excellent at what she does, she's compassionate and very patient. She's fair, she's honest and she's a fighter. She's FOR HER CLIENTS 100%! I found her by the grace of God. I was looking for another attorney and called Stephanie thinking she worked with her... There are no coincidences and I'm so glad that I was sent to her "by accident". I don't recommend divorce but if you find yourself in that situation, GET STEPHANIE! She's the real deal. Love You!
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Andor kasuba

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17 Nov, 2024
This kind of law firm should not exist on this planet. They just care about the money. There was no consultation whatsoever and right away charged me for $5500 without knowing what my case is about. Because of them i lost $50000. My wife sent all of her cash onto family members approximately 200,000 nobody cared and then they suggested me to sign the mediation what i regret so much. After the mediation a called 3 lawyers and they said how stupid i am. This lawyer cam only solve non problematic cases maximum but for that u dont need lawyer that is so simple. I hope these guys will lose their licenses one day.
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Holley

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24 Jul, 2024
This woman is a superhero! The amount of gratitude I have for how beautifully Stephanie represented and supported me during my divorce is something I cannot express or ever repay. I went through a high conflict divorce that involved young children. Stephanie was the second attorney in my divorce case. My original attorney hired her to represent me when my divorce case went to trial and my original attorney was not available for my trial. At first, I was frustrated that I had no say in who would be representing me at my trial but what a gift she turned out to be. A staff member from another family law office mentioned to me that if they needed a divorce trial attorney, Stephanie Koether would 100% be the one they hired because she is incredible in the court room. From my first meeting with Stephanie, I felt so comfortable with her and knew that she was passionate about my case. From day one, she began rescuing me in ways I didn’t even know I needed rescuing. First she is brilliant! She knows family law and the local players inside and out. She worked brilliantly on my case and helped create solutions that both parties could agree on. She educated me on the realities and likelihood of each scenario so that I would be prepared and could make the best use of my time and money. When my former spouse and I could not agree, she advised me how to navigate those situations so we could find solutions and language that the court would approve. After learning the personalities and ugly history of my specific situation, she helped create parenting plans that would provide much needed protection and structure for my family. Secondly, her intuition is spot on. She quickly got up to date on the people, personalities and bizarre dynamics involved in my case. She anticipated issues and created solutions before the issues even came up. She may be young, but she is very experienced and respected in her industry. Thirdly, she is passionate about her clients. She fights for and protects her clients like they are her children. She protected me from attacks and created a structure to continue to protect me and my children from the chaos that divorce can create. When necessary, she told me the hard truths honestly yet gently. She pushed me when I needed pushing and also sat with me patiently providing support when the sadness of divorce became overwhelming. When I didn’t understand something, she explained it to me calmly and succinctly. Stephanie consistently responds quickly and is easily accessible. I would highly recommend Stephanie Koether to anyone going through a divorce, specifically a high conflict divorce. You want and need Stephanie in your corner!
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Highly skilled and knowledgeable in family law, with a deep understanding of the local legal landscape
“Stephanie is brilliant! She knows family law and the local players inside and out.”
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Passionate and dedicated advocate who fights tirelessly for her clients
“She fights for and protects her clients like they are her children.”
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Excellent communication and accessibility, providing timely responses and clear explanations
“Stephanie consistently responds quickly and is easily accessible.”
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Compassionate and understanding, providing emotional support during difficult times
“She pushed me when I needed pushing and also sat with me patiently providing support when the sadness of divorce became overwhelming.”
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Achieves favorable outcomes for clients, even in challenging cases
“She helped me through a very rough emotional patch and also acquired a favorable outcome in a situation that was not promising at first.”
Cons
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Lack of responsiveness and communication, with some clients reporting difficulty reaching the attorney or receiving updates on their cases
“For months, I sent dozens of emails and made numerous phone calls to Mr. Glaros and never got a returned call from him.”
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Concerns about the firm's priorities being more focused on profitability than providing quality legal services
“They just care about the money. There was no consultation whatsoever and right away charged me for $5500 without knowing what my case is about.”

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