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Steven Gurdin

Boston, MA

Licensed for 27 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

I have been practicing civil litigation for over 20 years with a concentration in the areas of Family Law and Probate Litigation.  I represent clients in all aspects of family law including, divorce proceedings, paternity actions, removal actions, modification and contempt actions, child custody disputes, domestic violence, and alimony and child support issues. I regularly prepare and negotiate pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. I have extensive experience in representing clients in complex financial issues relating to divorce such as business and real estate valuation, structuring alimony and child support payments to maximize income tax deductibility, and properly analyzing the tax implications when dividing sizeable marital assets. I am on the New England Advisory Board of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators ("AACFL")  and have earned the designation of ("CFL" - Ceritified Financial Litigator) from the AACFL.  I have significant experience representing clients in child custody disputes and work closely with Court appointed Guardians Ad Litem and forensic psychologists and psychiatrists. I have experience litigating matters involving issues relating to de facto parents and same sex relationships.I am skilled in the complexities of probate litigation. I represent clients in will contests, actions regarding the interpretation and reformation of trusts, guardianship and conservatorship actions. I actively represent clients who are fiduciaries and beneficiaries regarding the proper administration of trusts and estates. I have successfully represented numerous attorneys and professional fiduciaries in contested proceedings in the Probate and Family Court and Superior Court.I have been recognized and acknoweldged by various peer review publications.  I repeatedly have been named a "Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyer" and a "Top 100 New England Super Lawyer" in Massachusetts Super Lawyers published by the Thomson Reuters rating service in Boston Magazine. I am ranked at the highest level of legal ability, "AV," in the benchmark Martindale-Hubble Law Directory. I also am listed in the 2013-2017editions of Best Lawyers in America® a highly esteemed, national peer review guide of attorneys.   

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Probate

Domestic Violence

Language

English

Contact

Fitch Law Partners LLP84 State Street, 11th FloorBoston, MA, 02109

Office: (617) 340-6275

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
August 11, 2018

I hired Steve as I had gotten a referral that he was the best for divorce cases involving complex compensation and high net worth individuals, with alimony and custody issues at stake. Steve has exactly the approach I was looking for. He's clearly not motivated by increasing his billable hours, he simply wants to steer you towards the best and most efficient outcome for your divorce. He understood the issues quickly, was very adept at advising me on what my best options were, and was realistic about when to compromise vs when to hold my ground. Divorce is a terrible experience to live through for most anyone, but I am very happy I chose Steve to guide me through the mediation and legal process. Steve has also been readily available and responsible post-divorce, as any misc issues or questions with my ex have arisen.

anonymous
February 1, 2018

I came to Steve at a very troubled time. My then wife had hired an aggressive attorney and had filed for full custody of my child. Steve was able to strategically take apart their fabricated case and got me joint custody. I am extremely grateful to him and his team. I have already recommended him to an acquaintance and would highly recommend him to anyone going through a divorce.

anonymous
May 10, 2017

Steve Gurdin represented me in a complaint for modification of alimony under the durational limits of the Alimony Reform Act. My ex spouse hired an aggressive firm which seemed bent on taking the case to trial. Due to Steve's thorough preparation, we were able to convince the other side to settle out of court, saving a lot of time, money and anguish. Steve was very professional throughout the proceedings, and was a pleasure to work with. I recommend him without reservation.

anonymous
May 9, 2017

Steve was a real pleasure to work with. He was recommended to me by someone who also used his services. He came to the table with years of experience that helped me understand the unfamiliar and complicated process of family law which set me at ease from our first meeting. Steve was very organized and prepared in all of my dealings with him. I had a drawn out case over the course of 18 months, yet Steve stayed in touch and up to date on my case the entire time. I would highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a highly intelligent and effective lawyer to represent them in a case in Family and Probate court. Steve was fair, helpful, easy to talk to, and easy to contact. I can't say enough good things about him, give him a call you won't regret it.

josh
December 31, 2015

Steve efficiently and effectively converted conceptual sticking points into practical dollar implications in a way that made decision making significantly easier. While opposing council was taking an approach to generate legal fees and hassle, Steve pointed out where arguments would be more expensive in fees than I might recover so we could just move on. By helping to frame the boundaries and not get caught up in minutae, and by minimizing drama, it was easier to get to a deal.

Michael
November 17, 2015

He came highly recommended by an attorney friend of mine who used him in his own divorce. I am very glad I hired him to represent me in my own divorce. His counsel was invaluable at every step of the process. There was a contentious issue at the start of my divorce and I know that Steve's reputation alone probably steered the other party to give in on that central issue and not fight. I always found the billing very reasonable. I always enjoyed watching Steve interact with opposing counsel or in court because he was just so good. At our final court date my wife's attorney (the Plaintiff!!!) even deferred to Steve to present a summary of the divorce and Divorce Agreement. I don't know how often that happens. At the end of the day we came to a very fair settlement without undue expense, an outcome that appeared very unlikely at the start of the divorce. Steve comes with my unreserved recommendation.

Josh
November 11, 2015

Steve is an outstanding lawyer. I had a very difficult divorce situation. Steve approached it with a great deal of focus, skill and finesse. Most importantly, he is a problem solver. He knew when to push hard against opposing counsel when they were taking ridiculous positions, but also when to push back at me when I was taking unproductive positions, to get us to a reasonable outcome in a cost-effective manner. I have already recommended him to a number of friends, and I highly recommend his services.

David
November 10, 2015

I have been practicing law for over 20 years, and my practice includes a small amount of family law and probate law. As a result, I know dozens of family and probate lawyers. Whenever I have had personal family law or probate issues, I have turned to Steve. His counsel was always well-reasoned and spot-on, and he was always empathetic and understanding of the difficult family situation that I was facing. On top of that, his advice was always practical, and he never lost sight of the emotional and financial tolls involved in any decision. I would not hesitate to turn to Steve again should I be faced with another family law or probate law issue.

anonymous
November 10, 2015

I can't stress enough how much Steve's knowledge of my rights, as well as his desire to make sure my best interest was always at the forefront meant to me when I needed it most. With his help, I was able to stabilize my two daughter's everyday life by proving to a judge that their choice to take residence with their father was warranted. He got me a favorable judgment for support, and my daughter's are happy... which is the most important thing to me. In the grand scheme, my case was not a big one, but Steve showed the ability to always make me feel like I was his only client... a true testament to his dedication to service. Thanks for everything Steve... I could not have done it without your help.

Robert
April 2, 2015

I work in a demanding finance career, interacting with sharp and formidable people on a daily basis. Steve Gurdin's negotiating skills and intellect are superior, and I always felt I had best-in-class representation during my divorce. Steve understands wealth, and yet is relatable and down to earth. I highly recommend him for complex divorce and family law.

anonymous
August 11, 2018

I hired Steve as I had gotten a referral that he was the best for divorce cases involving complex compensation and high net worth individuals, with alimony and custody issues at stake. Steve has exactly the approach I was looking for. He's clearly not motivated by increasing his billable hours, he simply wants to steer you towards the best and most efficient outcome for your divorce. He understood the issues quickly, was very adept at advising me on what my best options were, and was realistic about when to compromise vs when to hold my ground. Divorce is a terrible experience to live through for most anyone, but I am very happy I chose Steve to guide me through the mediation and legal process. Steve has also been readily available and responsible post-divorce, as any misc issues or questions with my ex have arisen.

anonymous
February 1, 2018

I came to Steve at a very troubled time. My then wife had hired an aggressive attorney and had filed for full custody of my child. Steve was able to strategically take apart their fabricated case and got me joint custody. I am extremely grateful to him and his team. I have already recommended him to an acquaintance and would highly recommend him to anyone going through a divorce.

anonymous
May 10, 2017

Steve Gurdin represented me in a complaint for modification of alimony under the durational limits of the Alimony Reform Act. My ex spouse hired an aggressive firm which seemed bent on taking the case to trial. Due to Steve's thorough preparation, we were able to convince the other side to settle out of court, saving a lot of time, money and anguish. Steve was very professional throughout the proceedings, and was a pleasure to work with. I recommend him without reservation.

anonymous
May 9, 2017

Steve was a real pleasure to work with. He was recommended to me by someone who also used his services. He came to the table with years of experience that helped me understand the unfamiliar and complicated process of family law which set me at ease from our first meeting. Steve was very organized and prepared in all of my dealings with him. I had a drawn out case over the course of 18 months, yet Steve stayed in touch and up to date on my case the entire time. I would highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a highly intelligent and effective lawyer to represent them in a case in Family and Probate court. Steve was fair, helpful, easy to talk to, and easy to contact. I can't say enough good things about him, give him a call you won't regret it.

josh
December 31, 2015

Steve efficiently and effectively converted conceptual sticking points into practical dollar implications in a way that made decision making significantly easier. While opposing council was taking an approach to generate legal fees and hassle, Steve pointed out where arguments would be more expensive in fees than I might recover so we could just move on. By helping to frame the boundaries and not get caught up in minutae, and by minimizing drama, it was easier to get to a deal.

Michael
November 17, 2015

He came highly recommended by an attorney friend of mine who used him in his own divorce. I am very glad I hired him to represent me in my own divorce. His counsel was invaluable at every step of the process. There was a contentious issue at the start of my divorce and I know that Steve's reputation alone probably steered the other party to give in on that central issue and not fight. I always found the billing very reasonable. I always enjoyed watching Steve interact with opposing counsel or in court because he was just so good. At our final court date my wife's attorney (the Plaintiff!!!) even deferred to Steve to present a summary of the divorce and Divorce Agreement. I don't know how often that happens. At the end of the day we came to a very fair settlement without undue expense, an outcome that appeared very unlikely at the start of the divorce. Steve comes with my unreserved recommendation.

Josh
November 11, 2015

Steve is an outstanding lawyer. I had a very difficult divorce situation. Steve approached it with a great deal of focus, skill and finesse. Most importantly, he is a problem solver. He knew when to push hard against opposing counsel when they were taking ridiculous positions, but also when to push back at me when I was taking unproductive positions, to get us to a reasonable outcome in a cost-effective manner. I have already recommended him to a number of friends, and I highly recommend his services.

David
November 10, 2015

I have been practicing law for over 20 years, and my practice includes a small amount of family law and probate law. As a result, I know dozens of family and probate lawyers. Whenever I have had personal family law or probate issues, I have turned to Steve. His counsel was always well-reasoned and spot-on, and he was always empathetic and understanding of the difficult family situation that I was facing. On top of that, his advice was always practical, and he never lost sight of the emotional and financial tolls involved in any decision. I would not hesitate to turn to Steve again should I be faced with another family law or probate law issue.

anonymous
November 10, 2015

I can't stress enough how much Steve's knowledge of my rights, as well as his desire to make sure my best interest was always at the forefront meant to me when I needed it most. With his help, I was able to stabilize my two daughter's everyday life by proving to a judge that their choice to take residence with their father was warranted. He got me a favorable judgment for support, and my daughter's are happy... which is the most important thing to me. In the grand scheme, my case was not a big one, but Steve showed the ability to always make me feel like I was his only client... a true testament to his dedication to service. Thanks for everything Steve... I could not have done it without your help.

Robert
April 2, 2015

I work in a demanding finance career, interacting with sharp and formidable people on a daily basis. Steve Gurdin's negotiating skills and intellect are superior, and I always felt I had best-in-class representation during my divorce. Steve understands wealth, and yet is relatable and down to earth. I highly recommend him for complex divorce and family law.

anonymous
August 11, 2018

I hired Steve as I had gotten a referral that he was the best for divorce cases involving complex compensation and high net worth individuals, with alimony and custody issues at stake. Steve has exactly the approach I was looking for. He's clearly not motivated by increasing his billable hours, he simply wants to steer you towards the best and most efficient outcome for your divorce. He understood the issues quickly, was very adept at advising me on what my best options were, and was realistic about when to compromise vs when to hold my ground. Divorce is a terrible experience to live through for most anyone, but I am very happy I chose Steve to guide me through the mediation and legal process. Steve has also been readily available and responsible post-divorce, as any misc issues or questions with my ex have arisen.

anonymous
February 1, 2018

I came to Steve at a very troubled time. My then wife had hired an aggressive attorney and had filed for full custody of my child. Steve was able to strategically take apart their fabricated case and got me joint custody. I am extremely grateful to him and his team. I have already recommended him to an acquaintance and would highly recommend him to anyone going through a divorce.

anonymous
May 10, 2017

Steve Gurdin represented me in a complaint for modification of alimony under the durational limits of the Alimony Reform Act. My ex spouse hired an aggressive firm which seemed bent on taking the case to trial. Due to Steve's thorough preparation, we were able to convince the other side to settle out of court, saving a lot of time, money and anguish. Steve was very professional throughout the proceedings, and was a pleasure to work with. I recommend him without reservation.

anonymous
May 9, 2017

Steve was a real pleasure to work with. He was recommended to me by someone who also used his services. He came to the table with years of experience that helped me understand the unfamiliar and complicated process of family law which set me at ease from our first meeting. Steve was very organized and prepared in all of my dealings with him. I had a drawn out case over the course of 18 months, yet Steve stayed in touch and up to date on my case the entire time. I would highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a highly intelligent and effective lawyer to represent them in a case in Family and Probate court. Steve was fair, helpful, easy to talk to, and easy to contact. I can't say enough good things about him, give him a call you won't regret it.

josh
December 31, 2015

Steve efficiently and effectively converted conceptual sticking points into practical dollar implications in a way that made decision making significantly easier. While opposing council was taking an approach to generate legal fees and hassle, Steve pointed out where arguments would be more expensive in fees than I might recover so we could just move on. By helping to frame the boundaries and not get caught up in minutae, and by minimizing drama, it was easier to get to a deal.

Michael
November 17, 2015

He came highly recommended by an attorney friend of mine who used him in his own divorce. I am very glad I hired him to represent me in my own divorce. His counsel was invaluable at every step of the process. There was a contentious issue at the start of my divorce and I know that Steve's reputation alone probably steered the other party to give in on that central issue and not fight. I always found the billing very reasonable. I always enjoyed watching Steve interact with opposing counsel or in court because he was just so good. At our final court date my wife's attorney (the Plaintiff!!!) even deferred to Steve to present a summary of the divorce and Divorce Agreement. I don't know how often that happens. At the end of the day we came to a very fair settlement without undue expense, an outcome that appeared very unlikely at the start of the divorce. Steve comes with my unreserved recommendation.

Josh
November 11, 2015

Steve is an outstanding lawyer. I had a very difficult divorce situation. Steve approached it with a great deal of focus, skill and finesse. Most importantly, he is a problem solver. He knew when to push hard against opposing counsel when they were taking ridiculous positions, but also when to push back at me when I was taking unproductive positions, to get us to a reasonable outcome in a cost-effective manner. I have already recommended him to a number of friends, and I highly recommend his services.

David
November 10, 2015

I have been practicing law for over 20 years, and my practice includes a small amount of family law and probate law. As a result, I know dozens of family and probate lawyers. Whenever I have had personal family law or probate issues, I have turned to Steve. His counsel was always well-reasoned and spot-on, and he was always empathetic and understanding of the difficult family situation that I was facing. On top of that, his advice was always practical, and he never lost sight of the emotional and financial tolls involved in any decision. I would not hesitate to turn to Steve again should I be faced with another family law or probate law issue.

anonymous
November 10, 2015

I can't stress enough how much Steve's knowledge of my rights, as well as his desire to make sure my best interest was always at the forefront meant to me when I needed it most. With his help, I was able to stabilize my two daughter's everyday life by proving to a judge that their choice to take residence with their father was warranted. He got me a favorable judgment for support, and my daughter's are happy... which is the most important thing to me. In the grand scheme, my case was not a big one, but Steve showed the ability to always make me feel like I was his only client... a true testament to his dedication to service. Thanks for everything Steve... I could not have done it without your help.

Robert
April 2, 2015

I work in a demanding finance career, interacting with sharp and formidable people on a daily basis. Steve Gurdin's negotiating skills and intellect are superior, and I always felt I had best-in-class representation during my divorce. Steve understands wealth, and yet is relatable and down to earth. I highly recommend him for complex divorce and family law.