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Ms. Susan L. Stockham

4.7
32 reviews

4017 Swift Road, Sarasota, FL 34231 + 1 location

Adoption Law, Surrogacy Law, Assisted Reproductive Technology Law and 3 more

About Ms. Susan L. Stockham

Attorney Susan L. Stockham has been a Family Law attorney in Florida since 1982. Her practice specializes in adoption and surrogacy related legal matters. In her 30 years of practice she has assisted over 2,000 couples in domestic, international, independent and agency related adoptions; as well as surrogacy related family matters. Susan is not only and adoptive parent, but also a Florida Bar Board Certified Adoption Law Attorney and a member of the prestigious American Academies of Adoption Attorneys and Assisted Reproductive Law Attorneys Association.

Susan proudly represents parties in LGTBQ (same-sex), relative, stepparent and grandparent adoptions. In addition to adoptions, Ms. Stockham has represented gestational carriers, surrogates and intended parents in building families.

Susan is the recipient the of the Angel Adoption Award from The Congressional Coalition of Adoption Institute; and the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from The Florida Adoption Council. Susan L. Stockham also serves on the Florida Bar Adoption Law Board Certification Committee.

 

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Ms. Susan L. Stockham got this award in 2021

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Adoptions
Posted by anonymous
May 07, 2019
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Susan and her staff were amazing! They were gracious and kind and always answered my questions patiently. I highly recommend the Law Office!

Adoptions
Posted by anonymous
May 06, 2019
Hired Attorney

What a great group of folks.

Adoptions
Posted by anonymous
May 06, 2019
Hired Attorney

Susan and her staff were incredibly helpful during a confusing Readoption and filing of our sons Certificate of Citizenship. As parents we were quite surprised that we needed to go through this process but were so thankful that Susan walked us through every step. This process can be overwhelming and we were in very good hands. I would recommend Susan Stockham and her team without hesitation!

 
Adoptions
Posted by anonymous
May 06, 2019
Hired Attorney

Susan and staff were wonderful. We had no idea how our case would go forth but Susan kept us involved and informed. And the result was excellent!

Adoptions
Posted by anonymous
May 17, 2019
Hired Attorney

Susan & Janet were loving, supportive & determined allies in our adoption process, and my wife & I loved working with & meeting them. They went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable & taken care of every step of the way, but especially during the time we first met our baby boy, and the weeks that followed. Without them we would have been lost!

 
Adoptions
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May 06, 2019
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Adoptions
Posted by anonymous
April 14, 2020
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Susan was thoughtful, detail-oriented and knowledgeable throughout the adoption process. She was well-aware of the sensitive nature of the adoption journey and guided us through the complex procedural aspects of this life-changing experience.

Adoptions
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May 14, 2019
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Adoptions
Posted by anonymous
February 03, 2026
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Susan is impossible to get hold of. Our adoption failed largely in part because of her lack of communication. The hospital never received paperwork from her, she then sent info to the incorrect department. We cannot get hold of her for any type of invoice or receipt. She does not respond to emails, calls, or text messages.

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Areas of Law

  • Surrogacy Law
  • Other 5
    • Adoption Law
    • Assisted Reproductive Technology Law
    • Stepparent Adoption
    • Grandparent Adoption
    • Adult Adoption

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    The Law Offices of Susan L. Stockham
  • Additional Links
    https://www.stockhamlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1982, Florida
    1982, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    2019, District of Columbia
    Memberships
    Florida (Member, Section on Public Interest Law
    Chair, Legal Needs of Children Committee, 1991
    Chair, Family Law Section Adoption Committee, 1991), American (Member, Family law Section Legal Needs of Children Committee, 1991
    Chair, CLE Subcommittee, Family Law Section, 1991) Bar Associations
    American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (Chair, Legislation Committee, 1991-1992
    Member, Newsletter Committee, 1991
    Board of Trustee, 1998—)
    Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Professionals (Member, Executive Board, 1998—).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 1979
    B.A.

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4017 Swift RoadSarasota, FL 34231U.S.A.

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    Ms. Susan L. Stockham was admitted in 1982 to the State of Florida.
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    Ms. Susan L. Stockham is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
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    Yes, Ms. Susan L. Stockham has a 4.4 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Ms. Susan L. Stockham has a presence in Tampa, FL.
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    Ms. Susan L. Stockham attended University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law.

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