Lilian Epstein

Lilian Epstein is a senior litigation attorney and certified mediator in San Jose, California, who focuses on family law. She has practiced in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than two decades, guiding individuals through emotionally difficult disputes with attention and compassion. Epstein works to position cases for settlement when appropriate, helping clients understand their choices, limit unnecessary conflict, and pursue practical resolutions that consider the needs of the entire family.

Epstein earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1994 and a Juris Doctor from UC Hastings College of the Law in 1999. She began her legal career as a legal intern with Legal Advocates for Children and Youth. Her education and early exposure to advocacy involving children and families provided a foundation for the careful legal analysis, communication, and problem-solving required in complex family law matters.

Throughout her career, Epstein has developed extensive experience handling family law cases and assisting clients through negotiation, settlement planning, and litigation. Her approach emphasizes informed decision-making, manageable compromises, and preserving client control whenever circumstances allow. As a mediator and litigator, she brings a broad view of conflict resolution to each matter, helping clients evaluate available paths while seeking to reduce legal expenses and emotional strain.

Lilian Epstein is certified by the State Bar of California as a Family Law Specialist and is licensed to practice in California. She belongs to the California Lawyers Association’s Family Law Section and the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. She has also served as a volunteer instructor for a pro bono training program focused on spousal support. Epstein’s experience, compassionate manner, and settlement-focused perspective support families facing important legal decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Litigation Attorney, Cordell & Cordell
• Member, California State Bar
• Member, California Lawyer’s Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Family Law Specialization
• Member, Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Licensed State

• California

Education

• UC Hastings College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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