Atty. Stephen Codas
Stephen is a strategic and fearless advocate in the courtroom. He is known for his ability to diffuse highly-charged situations so that cooler heads can prevail when resolving contentious family law matters through mediation, arbitration or litigation.
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About Stephen Codas at a Glance
Stephen Codas is a family law and adr attorney, practicing at Epstein Cole LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026).
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About Stephen Codas
- Stephen is a strategic and fearless advocate in the courtroom
- He is known for his ability to diffuse highly-charged situations so that cooler heads can prevail when resolving contentious family law matters through mediation, arbitration or litigation
- Recognizing that every client is different, Stephen effectively adapts his approach to their unique wants, needs, and circumstances to ensure their best interests are protected
- As a partner at Epstein Cole, Stephen’s practice focuses on all areas of family law including custody, mobility, financial, and commercial matters
- He has appeared in various levels of court acting on both trial and appellate matters
- Stephen has extensive experience representing clients in mediations and arbitrations and has been appointed as a Dispute Resolution Officer for the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto
- As a member of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer panel since 1998, Stephen represents children in high-conflict court cases and consults on complex family law issues to protect the rights of children by giving them a strong voice, where necessary
- Stephen is on the editorial review board of the Reports of Family Law and has spoken at a number of conferences on various topics in family law and is a Dispute Resolution Officer in Toronto for the Ministry of the Attorney General
- Stephen can be retained to represent children and is experienced mediator
- Stephen is again included in the current Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada for his work in family law
- Integrity is of the utmost importance to Stephen
- He instills trust, confidence, and peace of mind with his clients through objectivity, honesty, and responsiveness
- Stephen believes in bearing your legal burden so that you can focus on yourself and the healing process
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Stephen Codas's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Codas handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation.
Family Law
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediation & Arbitration
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Stephen Codas is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys →
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Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Stephen Codas can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Transparent Client Communication
Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. Stephen Codas maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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