Stephanie L. Royal is the Founder and Managing Attorney of the Royal Legal Group, PLLC, which also operates as the Royal Law Office and Royal Dispute Resolution Services. With 25 years of experience practicing law for government entities in Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, and Maryland, Stephanie decided to open her own law practice after being motivated by divine inspiration.
As a seasoned attorney and former judicial law clerk, Stephanie has a wealth of experience. She has a strong track record of saving consumers money by settling debts and addressing unscrupulous business practices. Her practice areas include consumer protection, business matters, estate planning, probate administration, and probate litigation. Stephanie is known for her problem-solving abilities and employs various approaches to achieve results, such as meetings, negotiations, legal correspondence, and, as a last resort, civil litigation.
Throughout her career, Stephanie has been dedicated to helping people and serving her community. As a teenager, she volunteered at a hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. During her time as a Deputy Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Section of the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, she provided consumer education to various groups, including senior citizens, students, and civic associations, empowering them with knowledge about their consumer rights. Her mantra from her Consumer Protection Days is "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Stephanie has actively served her community in multiple roles, including as a board member of Neighborhood Legal Services in Pittsburgh, PA, a volunteer mediator for the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County, MD, and the Rockville Office of Human Rights, and a volunteer boys' basketball coach for Montgomery County, Maryland, for five years. She is also involved in her church and has musical talents, playing the flute and piano.
In her current legal practice, based in the District of Columbia and Maryland, Stephanie specializes in Consumer and Business Matters, Estate Planning, and Probate Administration. She also handles litigation in areas such as Consumer Protection, Breach of Contract, Debt Collection Defense, and Probate matters. Stephanie acknowledges that the legal profession is evolving, with many clients seeking self-help solutions and value-driven services. To meet this demand, she uses a virtual platform to communicate with clients and deliver legal services, offering convenience, eco-friendliness, and cost-effectiveness.
Stephanie's dedication and expertise have earned her recognition as one of the 100 Top Black Lawyers in DC by the National Black Lawyers. Additionally, she has received the Avvo Client's Choice Award every year since 2015, accompanied by numerous 5-star reviews from satisfied clients.
Stephanie L. Royal has also authored several publications, addressing various legal topics:
• "Seeking the New Law Firm Model," ABA Law Practice Today Webzine (January 2014).
• "Student Discipline & the 14th Amendment," PBA Civil Litigation Update, Vol. 6, No. 2 (2001).
• "The Commingling of the Prosecutorial & Adjudicative Function in Administrative Proceedings," PBA Civil Litigation Update, Vol. 5, No. 4 (2000).
• "The Requirements of the Health Club Act," Daily PLJ, August 7, 1996.
• "Understanding the Consumer Protection Law," Daily PLJ, August 14, 1995.
• "The Plain Language Consumer Contract Act Becomes Effective," Daily PLJ, June 24, 1994.
