Stephanie A. Sussman

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Stephanie A. Sussman: Attorney with Sussman, Johnson & Alvarez Family Law
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Ms. Sussman was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She received undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Georgia in 2002 and a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Florida in 2004.

Ms. Sussman then received her Juris Doctorate with honors in 2007 from Florida Coastal School of Law. She graduated with a Family Law Certificate. While at Florida Coastal she was an active member of the Mock Trial team, competing in multiple national competitions. She was also a staff editor for the Florida Coastal Law Review and served as a teaching and research assistant for multiple professors. She also worked as a law clerk for a family law firm in Jacksonville.

Ms. Sussman has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2007. She began her career with a family law firm in Naples, Florida and returned to Jacksonville to work with the firm in 2010. She became a shareholder in 2014. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, the Jacksonville Bar Association, and the Young Lawyers Sections of both the Florida Bar and the Jacksonville Bar Association. She currently serves on the executive committee of the Florida Family Law Inn of Court.

Ms. Sussman authored two articles for the Florida Bar Journal, “Appellate Court Trends in Permanent Alimony for “Gray Area” Divorces: 1997 — 2007” in April 2008 and “Appellate Court Trends in Rehabilitative Alimony: 10 Years Later” in October 2008. She has also prepared presentations on various family law matters for the Collier County Bar Association and the Florida Family Law Inn of Court. She was named a rising star by Florida Super Lawyers in 2010.

Ms. Sussman handles all levels of family cases involving everything from child custody and timesharing to complex financial matters. When necessary, she works closely with other professionals, such as accountants, financial advisors, appraisers, business valuators, psychologists and other medical professionals, to ensure that all issues are comprehensively addressed. While she seeks to resolve all of her cases through mediation, she is also experienced in bringing cases to trial. Ms. Sussman also prepares prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and handles appeals of family law matters.
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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Family Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Paternity

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Georgia, B.S., Psychology, 2002; University of Georgia, B.A., Sociology, 2002; University of North Florida, M.A., Counseling Psychology, 2004
Law School Attended:
Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007
Year of First Admission:
2007
Admission:
2007, Florida
Memberships:
Collier County Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section); The Florida Bar (Member, Family Law Section).
Birth Information:
Jacksonville, Florida, October 30, 1979
ISLN:
919571509

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (17 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 04/16/17 in Family Law

    Stephanie is a top-drawer lawyer practicing in the area of family law. She is regarded throughout North Florida as one of the top family law attorneys in our community. I practiced with Stephanie for a number of years before going on the bench, and... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 04/14/17 in Family Law

    Ms Sussman is among the very finest family lawyers who have appeared before me.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 08/25/21 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/17/17 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/21/17 in Family Law

    Terrific attorney! Very ethical and professional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/17/17 in Family Law

    Excellent family law attorney with great court room experience and great skills in settlement mediation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/16/17 in Family Law

    Stephanie is a great lawyer and goes out of her way to serve our community. I highly recommend her.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/14/17 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/14/17 in Family Law

    Ms. Sussman brings an effective "problem-solver" approach to the practice of family law, by listening to her clients and working hard toward achieving their goals, whether through negotiation or, when needed, by solid trial skills.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/14/17 in Family Law

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1.0/5.0 (2 reviews)

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5.0/5.0 (5 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Stephanie Sussman was the best attorney I could have had for my 10 year on-going divorce settlement. She was knowledgeable in all areas as we went through five mediations, many sessions in court, (in...

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