Stephanie Robertson Attorney at Law srobertson@groomlaw.com

Stephanie Robertson has actively practiced law in the specialized areas of banking law and civil litigation for over 18 years. Ms. Robertson joined Groom Law Firm in 2009 with the objective to ultimately lead the firm’s Estate Planning division. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Robertson worked for a mortgage banking law firm in Washington State supervising their evictions department, as well as training and overseeing the firm’s paralegals and legal assistants. In addition, Ms. Robertson managed the firm’s surplus funds department, where she was responsible for independently handling surplus fund deposits and requests. Ultimately, Ms. Robertson transitioned to the Civil Litigation Department and was responsible for independently managing a large case load of contested matters. 

Stephanie’s Robertson’s professional experience includes:

• Drafting a motion that resulted in an almost $100,000 judgment in that firm's favor, the first of its kind in that particular area of practice
• Independently managing a large case load, as well as supervising, training and developing departmental staff
• Working at a criminal defense firm and being involved in a high profile juvenile murder case where she was given the opportunity to draft portions of an appellate brief
• Serving as Attorney in the Juvenile Public Defender’s Office in Austin TX
• Researching legal issues, drafting memoranda, filing documents at court and cataloging evidence of arrests, drafting documents, working with case workers, and negotiating plea bargains with prosecuting attorneys
• Serving as a Law Clerk for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Professional Licenses & Memberships

Licensed Attorney by the Supreme Court of Texas Member, Texas Bar Association	1991- Present
Texas Board Certification of Legal Specialization Estate Planning	In Progress

       

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Honors grade in Professional Responsibility & Ethics The University of Texas in Austin School of Law	1990
B.B.A. Magna Cum Laude with University Honors Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth, TX	1987