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Stephen V. Smith is a dedicated and skilled Divorce and Family Law attorney. He exclusively represents men and women going through difficult divorces and complex family issues. When possible, Stephen uses a non-adversarial approach, involving mediation and settlement. Because emotions run high in this area of the law, Stephen is also prepared to proceed to court to resolve cases. In addition to over 18 years advocating for clients, Stephen has personal experience with divorce. More than 20 years ago, before becoming an attorney, he represented himself in his own divorce and contentious custody battle. During this difficult time Stephen realized what...

Experienced and successful trial attorney, with experience in business, real estate, and development.

I began practicing family law in 1974, litigating custody dissolutions.
I now limit my practice to mediating family law disputes with the goal of maximizing understanding and minimizing damage to children, by limiting emotional and financial expenses. I offer all forms of mediation, and I financially encourage use of transformative mediation as a method of enabling parents to listen, hear and understand each other.