Stephens & Margolin LLP

I used Sean Stephens during a emergency custody hearing of my three kids. During that hearing he did a great job and was very thorough. A year later my ex after going thru rehab attempted to get the kids back so I retained Sean Stephens once again. All went well during the prep and hearing with the judge where Sean stated we'd write the support documents. He then disappeared from returning my phone calls and emails for nearly six months in which time my ex's lawyer wrote the documents and submitted them despite my complaint of major issues. Specifically my oldest son who I'd given her custody to enroll in school as he'd ran away to stay with her, (no rules or school requirements). He was 17 at the time with 3 months till 18 so it didn't really matter... well except her lawyer wrote in he was eligible for support till 21 despite dropping out of school prior. My son has since moved back in with me, works for me and is doing great despite the fact that I'm legally responsible to owe my ex child support as a result of this major error. This is still trying to be resolved a year later! :( more

I really appreciated how accommodating and supportive Sean was from the beginning before receiving any financial compensation. When I met with Sean I immediately felt that I could trust him and that he was not just any family attorney. His knowledge and expertise were evident from the start and I hired him immediately. I had worked with an attorney before and knew that Sean was a complete gem. He brought so much more to the table than the other I had seen before. From start-to-finish of Sean has been with me all the way. He continues to excel in what he does, he is proactive, and we have established a great working relationship. I am extremely pleased with his expertise, confidence, professionalism, and willing attitude. He isn't afraid to advise me on his recommendations even if they are regarding ""sensitive"" subject matter and he does it in a way that is friendly and good-natured. I believe that more than anything if you are entering into a family law/custody/child support case you need someone like Sean who has the experience, authority, and dedication that it takes to win. He doesn't cut corners and he is willing to put in the time and energy for the long haul. Do yourself a favor and contact Sean for an initial consultation. The money you spend will be worth it! more

Sean Stephens is an amazing attorney... I was referred to Sean by the St. Andrew's Legal Clinic in Portland, who had nothing but wonderful things to say about him. Sean quickly took action on my behalf in what has proven itself to be a highly complicated and extremely distressing situation with my soon-to-be ex husband. His representation of me and his ability to prevail in court is incredible. He is a man of honorable character, integrity, professionalism, and full of knowledge. When I hired Sean, I not only hired one extremely wonderful person; I hired a stellar team. Jon, Kaori, and Christina have been working tirelessly to pull all the pieces together, which is something that has also far outweighed my expectations. I will be forever grateful for what Sean and his team have done to protect the best interests of my son and I! more

After previously using another firm, I reached out to my circle of friends looking for a recommendation for a great family law attorney. Of the folks that responded, Dan Margolin came in as the favorite several times. After meeting with Dan to discuss his representation of me I was completely confident I was making the right decision to hire him. There are lots of family and divorce attorneys out there. If having someone with integrity and skill handling your case is important to you, Dan Margolin and his firm should be top of your list. Dan was empathetic and caring, without burning hundreds of dollars of my money with wasteful and impertinent questioning. To this day, I highly recommend him on a regular basis. more

Sean Stephens- Problem Solver.\r Sean Stephens and the entire Stephens Margolin team are results oriented. They are there for you when you need them the most. At every step, they make sure you understand all your options and are comfortable with any decision that is made. The best compliment I can give is that of a referral, and when anyone I know has a familiy legal matter, I refer them to Sean.\r more

Dan Margolin is my Appelate Attorney. He came highly recommended and by everything I have seen it is well deserved. My case is very unique and complex. His grasp and thorough research of my case allows me to feel that I am in the right hands. more

I am no one from nowhere. I somehow married a person who was a vice-president of a somewhat important local company. When my teen-aged children entered the picture, he couldn't be rid of me fast enough. I had nothing, but somehow got the retainer to engage this firm. It was the best decision of my life. My ex offered me a paltry sum for a few months. and was astonished to be served on, by me. He then engaged a local 'celebrity lawyer' and taunted me to bits how I was going to be chewed up by her. Didn't happen. In point of fact, he got chewed to bits. It didn't even enter into litigation. The best law firm. If you are in divorce, or are thinking of it. you will here have people that will waste no time, and are fearless. They have a record for settling out of court. more

Sean has been an extreme blessing in my current complex divorce. Sean recently represented me when my husband contested a restraining order and I couldn't have been more impressed . Sean is professional, knowledgeable, and always has the best interest of myself and my children in the forefront of any decision that needs to be made.I would recommend Sean and Stephens Margolin without hesitation! more

I'm a happy client. I hired Stephens Margolin when my ex-husband contested a restraining order. It was a great decision. Meg Clark-Kilcoyne and Sean Stephens were both involved, with Sean stepping in to handle the hearing after Meg had laid the groundwork. Seanâ??s experience was very evident. He was a sharp listenerâ??he knew exactly what information he needed from me and was then very swift and decisive about strategy. He was laser-focused during the hearing, never missing an opportunity to press a point; Meg was assisting during the hearing, also feeding questions as she had become thoroughly immersed in the case. They were like a dynamic duo. Both lawyers showed genuine sensitivity to me around the conflict and the children, as well, which I very much appreciated. I wound up being as pleased with the process as with the positive outcome to the hearing. more

While trying to deal with an international divorce ending up being more of a chore to take on myself, these guys made it fast, friendly and took the burden off of my mind. I would highly recommend them to anyone busy with life and ready to move on. more

Sean Stephens and his team far exceeded my expectations. Sean recently represented me during a prenuptial agreement and I would highly recommend his firm to anyone seeking representation for a similar matter. more

Sean Stephens was referred to me by another Lawyer, which turned-out to be a terrific decision. Sean represented me extremely well. He is timely, professional, articulate and very well organized. He follows-up on a regular basis, values mutual respect and spoke to me as a concerned individual. In short, he cares; and it made the difference between my ability to survive financially (and emotionally, etc.) more

My experience with Mr. Stephens was fantastic. When I was getting wrapped up in the logistics of my divorce, Sean would sit me down and help me re-focus on what is best for my son... every time. Sean's ability to bring the divorce to a mutually agreed upon arrangement was much more farsighted than I had the ability to realize at that time. Now that we are months from the divorce being finalized, I am really starting to understand how Sean's heart is as equally strong and focused as his mind. I truly respect Mr. Stephens for not only the fantastic results but also, his capacity to address my individual case. more

I retained Dan Margolin to represent me as the respondent in a Dissolution of Registered Domestic Partnership. While he is not gay himself, he represented me just as he would any client in a divorce. I wish I didn't need to add that detail, but I feel it is important for any other potential clients in need of a Family Law Attorney who are in a same-sex relationship. Dan was caring, strong, billed me very fairly, and worked collaboratively with me to achieve a fair outcome, in accordance with my wishes to ""take the high road"". The staff at Stephens Margolin is also wonderful. more

I never thought I would find myself in the middle of a divorce.\r \r I had the unfortunate position of divorcing a person that was unreasonable - wanted everything financial and the kids too. Dan Margolin helped me with letters to get parenting time during transition. His sound advice and diligent work on strategy paid off and we were able to settle without going to trial. Settlement in this case was really amazing and I am thankful for all of Dan's hard work.\r \r Dan was always fair with fees and he has very good associates and paralegal help. more