How much does it cost to hire Steven for a child custody case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Steven walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Steven offer a free consultation?

Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check Steven's current terms during booking.

How long do child custody cases in Massachusetts typically take?

Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Steven take my case if I'm outside Boston?

Steven is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Steven will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Steven?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Steven accepting new child custody clients right now?

Steven's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Steven Eric Gurdin, Child Custody Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Child Custody, Divorce, and DV Defense · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

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Boston, MA

Practicing child custody in Boston since 1994.

32+: Years practicing
5.0 ★: 1 client review
2: Bar admissions

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Child Custody Divorce DV Defense Family Law General Probate

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Steven Eric Gurdin is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Divorce, and DV Defense. Steven has over 32 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in: Boston, MA
Experience: over 32 years
Known for: Child Custody · Divorce · DV Defense

Handles Child Custody, Divorce, and DV Defense matters from Boston, MA.
Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Steven takes on

Steven concentrates on child custody, divorce, dv defense, family law, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Steven handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Child Custody cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Steven takes child custody matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Divorce cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Steven takes divorce matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

DV Defense cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Steven takes dv defense matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Family Law cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Steven takes family law matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

General cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Steven takes general matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Steven Eric Gurdin — child custody lawyer in Boston

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.

How Steven handles child custody matters

The kind of cases Steven takes

Steven reviews new inquiries case-by-case for child custody, divorce, and dv defense matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Albany Law School of Union University
JD · 1994
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelor · 1990

Jurisdictions

Steven's state bar admissions

New York
1995 · ACTIVE
Massachusetts
1994 · ACTIVE

Steven studied at JD in Albany Law School of Union University and Bachelor in Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.

Law school and academic background

Steven completed JD in Albany Law School of Union University and Bachelor in Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steven runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Steven has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Steven's professional memberships and bar associations

Gurdin is admitted to the Massachusetts and New York state bars
membership

Locations

Steven Eric Gurdin's office in Boston

Steven's primary office is at 84 State Street, Boston, MA, 02109. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

84 State Street

Boston, MA 02109

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Steven Eric Gurdin — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Steven. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing child custody attorneys in Boston.

5.0

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Hiring guide

How to hire Steven Eric Gurdin — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new child custody attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Steven usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Steven charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Steven will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a child custody attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

A short list to run through before you commit: How many child custody matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Steven

Steven discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in child custody practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every child custody matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Steven confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Steven's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many child custody practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Steven Eric Gurdin

How much does it cost to hire Steven for a child custody case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Steven walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Steven offer a free consultation?
Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check Steven's current terms during booking.
How long do child custody cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Steven take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Steven is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Steven will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Steven?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Steven accepting new child custody clients right now?
Steven's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Child Custody attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts

Steven handles child custody matters throughout Massachusetts. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified child custody attorneys in that community.

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