Stephan is a partner in the firm’s Norfolk office who focuses his practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, elder law, and related matters, including business succession planning, guardianships, and conservatorships.  The core of his practice comes down to assisting in the selection of fiduciaries and guiding fiduciaries to properly manage decision-making regarding assets in the event of disability, death, or other concerns.

A Norfolk native, Stephan particularly enjoys contributing to growing philanthropy in the region. He is a past president of the Hampton Roads Gift Planning Council and regularly speaks to local groups on gift planning, estate planning, and related issues.  He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business Magazine, a “Top Lawyer” by Coastal Virginia Magazine, and by “Best Lawyers.”   Stephan is an alumnus of Norfolk Academy, University of Mary Washington, and received his law degree of from the University of South Carolina where he served on the Honor Council. 

A former college lacrosse player and father of three young children, Stephan enjoys using creativity and flexibility to accomplish objectives both personally and for clients.  Recognizing and understanding the unique goals and concerns of each client is key to his approach in order to avoid “cookie-cutter” estate plans that fail to adequately address the unique needs of each client.