Stephanie Steele | Estate Planning

Steele Law Firm

Stephanie Steele | Steele Law Firm

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Firm Summary

I moved to Marietta, Georgia after law school in 2004. Throughout my career, regardless of my area of practice, my goal has been to educate clients so that we (as a team) could determine and implement the best plan for their situation and their life. I love building and creating. That includes building relationships with people and families and it includes creating a unique plan for each client that supports and protects their long-term goals. My clients are not commodities. I truly care about them and want to know what’s going on in their lives – beyond the four walls of my office.

I have significant experience in estate planning, probate, and prenuptial/postnuptial agreements.

Whether in court or developing an estate plan, I employ a balance of kindness and toughness, dependability, and knowledge to achieve the best outcomes for my clients.

I look forward to meeting you and asking, “What can we build together?”

PRACTICE
Estate Planning
Probate Law

EDUCATION
University of Georgia School of Law (J.D. 2004)
J.D., Admitted to State Bar of Georgia

​Mercer University, (B.A., magna cum laude 2001)
B.A., Magna Cum Laude
Major: Psychology; Minor: Political Science

​Oxford University, Oxford, England
St. Peter’s College
Study Abroad, Hilary and Trinity terms, 2000

BAR ADMISSIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Supreme Court of the United States of America
U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Georgia
Georgia Supreme Court
Georgia Court of Appeals
Georgia Superior, State, Juvenile, Magistrate and Probate Courts

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law Inn of Court
Barrister 2013 to Present (peer-selected professional group, nomination required to apply)
Georgia Bar Association:
Fiduciary Law Section Member, 2017 to present
Family Law Division Member, 2006 to present
Child Protection and Advocacy Section Executive Committee Member, 2012-2013
Cobb County Bar Association (approximately 1,000 members)
President (2020-2021)
President-Elect (2019-2020)
Treasurer (2018-2019)
Secretary (2017-2018)
Board of Trustees Member, 2011 to present
Selected each year to work on several ad hoc subcommittees, including: Contract research and analysis (2015-2016), Bylaws Revision (2015-2016), Sponsorship Guidelines (2014-2015), Golf Tournament fundraiser (2015), Community Service Fund (2014)
Law Week Chair, 2019
Lawyers Helping Lawyers Committee Member, 2010 to present
Family Law Section
President (2011-2012)
Secretary (2012-2013)
Young Lawyers Section
Secretary (2008-2009)
President-Elect (2009-2010)
Sleighbells on the Square, Charity 5K
Team Captain, 2013 to present
Volunteer, 2008 to present
American Heart Association Northwest Georgia Heart Walk, 2018
Leadership Cobb, Class of 2017
Hospitality/Graduation Committee Member, 2017-2018
Social Services Day Committee Member, 2019-2020
American Immigration Lawyers Association Member, 2017-2018
Chair, GA Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, 2017-2018
Pro Bono Committee Member, 2017-2018
Aloha to Aging, Inc., developed marketing presentation, 2017
Marietta Tree Keepers
Chairperson, 2016-2017
Vice Chair, 2015-2016
Board Member, 2012-2018
American Cancer Society, Swordsman’s Ball Auctions Committee, 2011

SEMINARS AND AWARDS

Atlanta Magazine SuperLawyers Honoree, 2020 (No more than 2.5% of attorneys in the State are selected for recognition)
Atlanta Magazine SuperLawyers Rising Star, 2013-2020 (No more than 2.5% of attorneys in the State are selected for recognition)
20th Annual Justice Robert Benham Awards for Community Service, Award Recipient 2019
CLE, Cobb County Guardian ad Litem Training panelist, 2019
Cobb County Bar Association President’s Award – Volunteer of the Year and Rising Star 2015-2016
CLE, Cobb County Family Law panel moderator, 2014
CLE Chair, Cobb County Family Law, 2011
Presenter on Nuptial Agreements, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” National Association of Legal Secretaries, February 2011

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

Contested adult Guardianship and Conservatorship cases
Court-appointed Guardian ad Litem, conducted investigations and recommendations and testified regarding custody and visitation
Conducted a 3 day jury trial in a breach of contract and fiduciary duty case, handled case from Complaint to Voir Dire to post-judgment motions
Researched and fully prepared appeals for the GA Supreme Court and GA Court of Appeals
Managed and presented contested custody, child support and divorce trials
Negotiated settlement of custody, divorce, legitimation, modification, paternity and other domestic cases
Handled numerous uncontested divorces, name changes, contract drafting, contract analyses and nuptial agreements
Managed adoption, dependency and guardianship cases
Involved in international custody cases

WORK HISTORY
Steele Law Firm, Marietta, GA

Founder: December 2018 to present

​Huff, Woods and Steele, Marietta, GA

Partner: January 2013 to December 2018

Huff, Woods and Hamby, Marietta, GA

Associate: September 2010 to December 2012

The Manely Firm, P.C., Marietta, GA

Supervising Attorney: February 2010 to August 2010

Associate: June 2006 – January 2010

About Stephanie Steele
Stephanie has been practicing in the Cobb County area since 2006. Her professional work focuses on family and probate law, and she serves as a Guardian ad Litem in both the Superior and Probate courts. Stephanie is very engaged in both the legal and the local community. Her volunteer work has been recognized at both the county and state level.