Atty. Stephen Robert Caplan
Over the past three decades, our team at Caplan & Associates has handled thousands of bankruptcy and family law cases. We’re very proud of our experience, and we deeply honor the trust we’ve earned from each of our clients.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Orlando, FL · 37+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Robert Caplan at a Glance
Stephen Robert Caplan is a Member based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Caplan & Associates PA. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on divorce, chapter 7, child custody, chapter 13, and family law. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1989) and Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georg (1990). Educated at Mercer University (J.D., 1989) and Michigan State University (B.A. Criminal, 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Orange County (Family Law Committee) American Bar Association State Bar of Georgia The Florida Bar (Family Law Section) Orange County Bankruptcy Association Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association American Bankruptcy Institute Family Law Inns of Court. Serves clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Robert Caplan
- Over the past three decades, our team at Caplan & Associates has handled thousands of bankruptcy and family law cases
- We’re very proud of our experience, and we deeply honor the trust we’ve earned from each of our clients
- That trust we work so hard to build doesn’t just contribute to positive case outcomes
- it defines who we are as a law firm
- In fact, trust is the very reason we get so many referrals from family, friends, and colleagues throughout the community
- My reputation—and my firm’s—is built on years and years of going above and beyond what is expected from an attorney
- By working hard to discover and understand each and every detail of your case, our team can best prepare you financially and psychologically for even the most complex situations
- We’re never more pleased than when one of our clients tells us we’ve added value to their life
- Stephen Caplan was born in Detroit, Michigan and attended Michigan State University
- In 1985, he received his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice
- Stephen attended law school at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and received his Juris Doctor degree in 1989
- He began practicing law in Georgia, working with a solo practitioner, where he was exposed to and learned from a variety of bankruptcy and family law cases
- After being admitted to the Florida Bar and moving to Florida in 1990, he worked as an associate in a small Orlando law firm until 1991 when he opened his own practice
- Over the past decades, Stephen has been honored to represent thousands of clients throughout the Central Florida community and beyond
- Stephen proudly holds membership in the Orange County Bankruptcy Association, the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association, and the Florida Bar Family Law Section
- He was recently appointed to serve on the Ninth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee and was awarded the Champion of Excellence Award by the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc. Stephen previously served as an active participant in the Boy Scouts Explorer Program, tutoring high school children interested in the practice of law
- He has also done extensive volunteer work as part of Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Currently, Stephen is an active member of the Team Selection Committee for Florida Citrus Sports, scouting college football teams for the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl and the Russell Athletic Bowl
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen Robert Caplan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Robert Caplan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Orlando.
Divorce in Orlando
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Orlando
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Child Custody & Visitation in Orlando
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Orlando
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Family Law in Orlando
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Orlando
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orlando are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Orlando Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Orlando-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Orlando Choose Stephen Robert Caplan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Stephen Robert Caplan's practice in the field of divorce, chapter 7, child custody, chapter 13, and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Robert Caplan brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Georgia (Inactive) and Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georg, Stephen Robert Caplan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, chapter 7, and child custody, Stephen Robert Caplan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Orlando
A Orlando-based practice means Stephen Robert Caplan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Stephen Robert Caplan Handles in Orlando
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