Stephens & Margolin LLP

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Nate Hoffman

Mr. Sean Stephens is: • Highly efficient and effective in reaching a settlement. • Able to identify the sticking points of conflict and resolve them quickly. • An excellent negotiator and making the other party comply. • Very articulate and respected by both the Judge and opposing counsel. • Clearly acknowledges your objectives and gives you solution(s) and the process to obtain them. • Very reasonably priced and doesn’t nickel and dime you for little things. • Has real empathy for your situation and is your champion. • Most creative with his solution(s) and explains the benefit of using them. I can safely recommend Sean Stephens 100% to anyone going through a divorce, and have done so. I unfortunately had to pay 2 attorneys because I did not start with Mr. Stephens. If I had, I would have saved about $20,000.00 minimum not including trial costs. In my case, I was dealing with a party refusing to comply, communicate, or be reasonable. I’m sure everyone says that, but when the opposing party is using legal aid, there are no monetary consequences for; irrational behavior, delay tactics, lying to the court, failure to produce basic discovery documents, or ability to recapture unreasonable legal fees arising from the above actions due to income status. You can imagine how frustrating the divorce process can reach in little time. My case had a prenup and simple calculations for child support and could have been resolved quickly if not for the above reasons. The first attorney was unable to set mediation for 4 months with 8 requests, obtain complete discovery documents, and identify what the opposing side’s big issues were, leaving me clueless and in fear with a huge meter running all the time. In less than 1 week Mr. Stephens had mediation set, met with opposing council, and identified exactly what the issues were so we could proceed. In 1 month we had resolution and adverted trial. He was so effective, that if the opposing side had not signed the divorce decree, the judge agreed to sign off on it herself in 2 weeks. That made an impression on me. Mr. Stephens was able to remove the choke hold on the process and force resolution where a contemporary (Super Lawyer) could not. My case may sound so simple, but it was extremely complex, and had huge consequences if not done correctly. As a man and a father, the court system is very much stacked in the mothers favor by default. It is nearly impossible to get legal, and or physical custody of a child. Yet, Mr. Stephens’s creativity gave me what I needed to protect my son without a trial, or even a dispute by the other party. They say that the measure of a truly fair divorce is when both parties are miserable. Considering the unfair advantage of the opposite side using legal aid with a flat fixed retainer, costs mounting on me by the hour, I can undeniably say, “I’m Happy!” Will you be able to say the same? Mr. Hoffman 1/10/13

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Dustin James

I went through what some would describe as a high conflict divorce. It is a small percentage of divorces that cannot settle, or at least come to some resolution in a short period of time. Small issues became large issues, and the opposing attorney was extremely difficult to work with. The advantage of choosing Dan Margolin is that you are choosing a compassionate attorney. He immediately empathized with my situation and carried that same level of care through the 18 months it took to finalize the divorce. I think that divorce law specifically needs an attorney that can manage the legal aspects well, but also can understand where their client is coming from. On many occasions Dan went out of his way to communicate with me and made sure to get back to me when things were particularly stressful. If you are looking for an attorney to get a specific outcome, that is the wrong thing to do. The outcome of my divorce ended up well, but more importantly I had a compassionate legal advisor during the entire process. Thank you Dan Margolin, Kaori Tanabe, and your excellent staff.

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Melody Blevins

UNWANTED JOURNEY After years of watching my son trying to have a normal relationship with his daughter and years of her mother threating to take her from our family finally happened. Not knowing what to do or where to turn and lots of prayers GOD lead us to Sean. After our first meeting he gave us hope. He walked us through this "unwanted journey" never letting my son give up or lose hope. No parent or grandparent should EVER have to wonder if their child is cold/hungry or safe, and for 1 1/2 years 24/7 that was all we thought about. Sean and Jon both really cared about this situation and kept our hope and faith going. Sean got my son "sole custody" and continues this case since we found her. His knowledge of family laws, his genuine caring of his clients is remarkable. We would recommend him and his team to anyone. Sean and Jon gave my granddaughter a live of stability and happiness. And my son back his life. Watching my son with both his children is amazing and wonderful. In my opinion Sean under charged and over delivered! Melody

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cyagurl

I retained Kaori to gain sole legal and physical custody of my 2 year old son. I was in the midst of managing a new independent consultant business, relocating out-of-state to be closer to my family, being a single parent and fighting a ridiculous custody battle with an erratic, irrational and deadbeat ex. Kaori "got it" right away and focused on what was most important (the safety of me and my child) and took care of business. She knows how to navigate the system, stay focused on a strategy, support me emotionally...and win. With her expertise, I have custody of my son, and the judge also awarded me almost 75% of her attorney fees from the opposing. I am forever grateful for her availability and responsiveness, no-nonsense approach, focus and calm demeanor. She and her team got me through the most difficult year of my life. Even in the aftermath, I continue to feel supported, encouraged and respected by Kaori. Without hesitation, I recommend her as highly as I can with words.

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Shane Musselwhite

During a mortgage transaction I had a client whose “do-it-yourself divorce” omitted an essential component of the property and debt allocation. Being familiar with Mr. Margolin and Ms. Tanabe through previous transactions, I referred my client to them. In the realm of family/real estate law, this was a very minor case—one that many attorneys would have not taken. Understanding the importance of the issue to my client and his ability to purchase a home already under contract, Dan and Kaori not only took on the job, but gave it a high priority and completed the legal matter in record time, allowing my client to successfully purchase a home. I would highly recommend both Mr. Margolin and Ms. Tanabe—they not only have a thorough and professional approach, but more importantly, a deep consideration for what is most important to their clients.

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A Private User

The team at Stephens Margolin, particularly Dan Margolin and Kim have been extraordinary. Originally retained to represent me during divorce proceedings, Dan has helped guide me through one of the darkest times of my life. He and his staff were able to effectively manage my case, even though I could not be physically present in the state for the vast majority of the time. As an active duty service member stationed overseas, email and phone consultations were the norm. However, the communication was so seamless and effective that I never felt like I was halfway around the world. And when it later became apparent that a modification to parenting time had to be made, Dan was able to conduct the entirety of the process remotely. I cannot express the gratitude I have to Dan and his staff for helping me get my children back.

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Lisa Checchi

I would like to take this opportunity to thank, and highly recommend the firm of Stephens & Margolin LLP, and personally thank Sean Stephens who went far beyond my expectations while handling my divorce from the beginning to the end. I never planned or expected to end up in a divorce so I wasn’t prepared for what unknown obstacles would be presented during this process. Working closely with Sean he continued to layout the paths to choose from while making sure there were never any surprises. Understanding this process takes time and effort I can’t say enough about Sean and his firm’s obvious commitment to their clients and achieving the best possible outcome. I want to thank Stephens & Margolin LLP from the bottom of my heart. This firm and their staff are truly exceptional.

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Libby Mitcham

Most of us have never needed a lawyer before and it can be overwhelming to know where to start. I will tell you from day one when I worked with Dan and others at his firm, there was true sense of compassion and caring, which is NOT the case at all firms. No question is stupid and is patiently and completely answered. Phone calls and emails are returned promptly and courteously, no matter how busy Dan, or Meg or anyone else on the team may be. And when it comes down to going to mediation or going to court, Dan takes the time to ensure you are well informed and as comfortable with the process as can be expected during such a hard time. I would highly recommend this firm for your family law needs.

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Roberta Meunier

After heavy consideration in regards to my divorce, I decided to take a chance with Sean Stephens and his staff. I cannot emphasize how much I recommend them as they have been incredibly helpful during this difficult time. He has been there for me throughout each phase of the process, and he did not hesitate to answer all of my questions as I was filled with them. You can sense his passion for family law through the caring and empathetic approach he takes. His professionalism and integrity only lent even more reassurance that I was dealing with someone who truly cared about my situation. Although my case is not yet resolved, I would recommend him and his staff regardless of the outcome.

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A Private User

I hired Sean via a referral from a great friend to represent me through a heartbreaking divorce. I was married for 10 years with two great kids that were so sad to see their parents split. I needed someone who understood that my goal was to ensure that the Mother of my children was taken care of while at the same time making sure I was not taken advantage of. Sean is a married father of 4 and instantly made both me and my wife at the time comfortable with him that he had the entire families best interest at heart. Without Sean, this would have been an even worse experience. I would recommend Sean for anyone going through a divorce. Thank you Sean.

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Linda Zook

Stephens Margolin represented me in my divorce which took nearly a year to bring closure/settlement to. We went to mediation and spent time with my CPA prior to this and during the actual mediation itself. Dan Margolin and his team worked well with my CPA and myself toward getting the best result we could. When a glitch or two came along Dan resolved it quickly and fairly and we moved forward. Parking was easy and validated, appointments were easily made and my calls and emails were quickly responded to. I was impressed with the customer service as I was pretty emotionally distraught during most of this process.

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Roger Leigh

We hired Mr. Stephens for an unusual third party custody case concerning a teenager. Sean and his professional team were great about communicating with us in a timely manner, and were highly competent in both preparing for multiple scenarios and handling an extremely volatile and unpredictable defendant. I would also add that Sean did a great job of talking directly to our teenager about the legal issues and making him feel like his issues and opinions were heard. In the end, Sean got us exactly what we needed to protect the child at the center of the case. I recommend Sean Stephens enthusiastically.

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Tom Bohnsack

Sean Stephens handled my divorce, restraining order and child custody matters. He and his staff were extremely helpful, very professional and very caring with this difficult process. I would highly recommend him if you are unfortunate enough to need legal services in this area. Sean did his best to resolve things without resorting to going before the judge. When my X was unresponsive and unwilling to listen to reason, he took my case to court and won everything we were requesting, including getting me (the father) full custody of the boys. Many thanks Sean. Chris

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Jennifer Harrington

Dan Margolin is knowledgable, direct, and quick to respond. He is compassionate with his clients, understanding what a difficult process divorce is. I found Dan to always be clear, concise and an excellent listener. My three and a half year high conflict divorce ended in a trail, in which Dan was able to get a very one sided and unjust marriage settlement agreement thrown out with the court ruling on in the best interest of me and my three children. Dan Margolin, as well as Jon Trause, were exceptional throughout this entire process and I highly recommend them.

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Mitch Heiner

I cannot adequately express my gratitude for the results Sean Stephens was able to deliver in my litigation with a hostile ex. Sean is an incredible trial attorney that fights for the rights of his clients, while balancing a heavy workload. Because of Sean’s preparation and courtroom experience, we were able to increase my time with my children by 110%. If you want results from a family law attorney... I highly recommend you retain Sean Stephens.

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