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Cannot say enough good things about Mr. Epstein and the team at Poyner Spruill. Divorce is the hardest, and having a communicative, concise and passionate attorney to help you through the process is crucial - and often too rare. My situation was unique in many ways, and Mr. Epstein was able to navigate it with aplomb and allow me to gain safety in a complicated and painful circumstance. Highly recommend.

Hiring Steve Epstein to help me with the many issues that I was facing regarding a very complicated and messy divorce that included a wide array of valuable assets-- a very successful company, multiple homes, expensive cars, dozens of accounts of all types, in addition to his help in regards to custody, a DWI case, being in a 5 week coma, and steering me out of significant life or death substance abuse issues, was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Steve is a zealous advocate for his clients. He is also a brilliant strategist, and his organizational skills and preparedness were top caliber. Simply put, I honestly do not even know if I would alive to write this review if it wasn't for Steve. He has also been a great mentor, and has helped me in understanding how to be a better father for my little girl, and a better person overall. I will forever be grateful for having him by my side during the darkest, most tumultuous time of my life. He is as good at what he does as anyone I have ever met. Thank you, Steve!

Steve is a real professional at all he does, particularly Family Law. He is my MVP. His credentials reflect his many accomplishments in his life. He is someone who commands respect which makes him a great advocate as a Family Law Lawyer. We had a large and complex financial structure that Steve was able to simplify, communicate and equitably divide in cooperation with my ex and her attorney, applying the Family Law regulations and guidelines objectively and fairly. He made a difficult process easier, minimizing emotions and drama and calmly staying focused on facts and details and rules of law. I am grateful I was referred to Steve and recommend him as your Family Law lawyer.

Steve is the best family law attorney I have ever worked with. From our first meeting, he explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was always very responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings. After battling for a settlement for a couple years and spending an enormous amount of money with previous attorneys who had little hope for a better outcome, Steve took my case and turned things around in no time and changed my outcome for the best and without fear. Everything the other attorneys i previously hired told me they couldn’t do, Steve was able to accomplish it in no time. After 2 years of battle with my ex and no hope, he got him to execute an agreement that is much more favorable for me in just a couple months. He knew how to handle him and his attorney and they stopped the bullying and wrong doings. His fees are a little higher than some other attorneys, but you will get better results and end up saving at the end as he can achieve more in less time and it all worth it knowing you’re in good hands. I now have peace of mind knowing that Steve will be there to handle the situation if another issue was to arise. If anyone is looking for a knowledgeable and highly motivated attorney, then go to Steve. You won’t regret it!

Steve is an incredibly competent and exceptionally savvy family law attorney. He knows exactly what should be done, when it should be done, and when silence and waiting is the best tactic. He is a master negotiator. Steve was a true advocate and trusted guide for me throughout a difficult divorce. He delivered an incredible outcome on every front, from helping me see clearly during my initial shock upon learning I was heading to divorce, through mediation and child support and finally in negotiating an excellent settlement for me in my alienation of affection lawsuit as plaintiff. I would be hard pressed to find a family law attorney who could hold a candle to Steve. I do not typically write reviews but I am writing this one for Steve because he's quite possibly the best family law attorney in North Carolina and certainly delivered for me. The title of this review is "17 stars" because each time Steve slayed another dragon for me, I added a star. If you are reading this and struggling with divorce and related matters, hire Steve. Seriously, just do it. He's the best there is.

Steve is focused, solution driven and completed every request in a timely manner. His keeping me on task helped move my case along, that prior to his stepping in had dragged on for months. Thanks so much to you and your team Sandy and Patricia for all of your support and for taking care of my family and I during a very stressful time.

I was thrown into the custody and divorce process completely unawares -- my wife obtained an emergency order removing the kids from my custody even before there was any talk of separation! Throughout that traumatic process (and the parental alienation that followed) Steve was really a solid rock. He was always clear about what the law was, what my options were, and what the costs and benefits of those options were. He also gave me really sound advice about how to stay on the right side of the law *and* stay in the court's good graces. As a legal tactician, Steve is first-rate. More than once, he would call me with "an inspiration I had at the gym" that ended up being exactly the right move for my case. He is a creative and thoughtful advocate -- who obviously does a lot of off-the-clock thinking about how to best serve his clients' interests. Steve's team (mostly his paralegal Patti, but also his assistants) made sure that we were always prepared for everything the other side tried to throw at us. At each of the two hearings in my case, that preparation really showed -- we caught the other side flat-footed or we had just the right response ready when they tried to catch us out. Every single minute of trial prep proved well worth it in the end. MOST IMPORTANTLY OF ALL, Steve always always always kept the children's best interests as the center of our legal strategy. Sometimes that meant giving up on some point of personal pride or slight from the other side (which we might well have had the upper hand on, legally) but it also powered his zeal and tenacity when it came to the really important issues. Even when it came to property division, Steve's focus on the best interests of the children had a clear impact on the judge. I feel very lucky to have found Steve as my advocate in what ended up being a traumatic and unnecessarily complicated custody and property fight. The best thing would have been for my ex to be reasonable -- but given that that wasn't in the cards, I really believe Steve's advocacy and counsel were the next best thing.

Steve represented me better than I could have ever imagined. My opinions were valued and my doubts were always reassured. My nerves were calmed and the process was always explained. Steve fought hard for me. He went above and beyond and did everything he could to ensure a great outcome. I couldn't have asked for a better attorney.

Steve always conducted himself in a very thorough, timely and professional manner. He met all his timelines, obligations and was punctual and concise. His knowledge of the details surrounding the law in this case was exemplary. I consider myself very fortunate to have had him represent me and the outcome of the case was very desirable.

I hired Mr. Epstein to help me when my wife decided she did not want to abide by the separation agreement we had signed six years ago. It was a contract matter so Mr. Epstein's background in contract law was a plus in my mind. He listened to what I had to say and gave me some very good recommendations ( not necessarily what I wanted to hear but what I needed to know ) and I also thought his billing was fair.

It is difficult to put into words my appreciation for Steve's knowledge of the law, passion for his trade, sincerity of his counsel, care for his client, unmatched preparation and expertise in court! When I separated and divorced years ago, I made a big mistake by not retaining counsel to help me the legal issues. Her attorney drafted a poorly written separation agreement in which I signed without gaining legal advice (never do that!!!). The document had vagueness written into the language of the separation agreement that could cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars. I contacted Steve for a consultation and he was very thorough with all of the dynamics that existed and did not present a fairy tale ending, but rather a list of options that may occur. He walked me through the entire process from the legal paperwork to the potential trial. Steve then suggested that I could always seek the advice of another attorney, but after listening to his strategy and sensing his professionalism and confidence, I did not need to talk to anyone else...one of the best decisions that I have ever made! In the end, my ex-wife turned down several settlement offers and we were forced to trial. Steve was absolutely brilliant in the courtroom. His preparation was unmatched and he delivered an unbelievable presentation that left me speechless. After the judge ruled in our favor, people were swarming Steve to get his business card as they wanted what I had! Thanks Steve for everything! You are the best!

I highly recommend using Steve if you are in need of a divorce attorney, in fact already recommended him to two other people going through separations. I knew immediately during my consultation that I was going to hire him, I didn’t even interview any other attorneys. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the law, but he also truly cared about me as a person. He was always quick to respond to my questions or concerns, and he made sure to keep me updated on all of the facts in my case. He gave excellent counsel during my separation and mediation, he never led me on or simply told me what I wanted to hear. I found that to be crucial during the process of divorce, he made sure I stayed focused on what truly mattered to me. In the end he was able to help me get everything that I wanted out of mediation. I couldn’t have gotten through this without his counsel.