The surrogacy process can be a challenging one—there are many people and steps involved. After much research at home, our first meeting was with an attorney. Stephanie Brinkley of the Brinkley Law Firm came highly recommended by our fertility clinic. Leaving our first meeting with her we knew this would not only be a business relationship, it would also be very personal. A lot of time, money, and emotions are dedicated to this journey, so it was reassuring to know we were working with someone as invested in the process as we were.

Our carrier/intended parent relationship was one that progressed without an agency. Stephanie handled the legal (intended parent portion) and financial aspects of our agreement in the most professional manner. We were more than pleased with her ability to act as our “agent” and keep things running smoothly throughout the entire process. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field of practice, and was/is always educated and up to date in the advanced reproductive technology arena, attending as many conferences as her schedule allows. She is an advocate for both intended parents and gestational carriers alike. Stephanie’s responses to all questions/concerns we had during the process were timely and resolved efficiently. She is one of few attorneys in her area of practice, and we truly believe one of the best. Stephanie is passionate about her work, and her affable personality is crucial to the success of a surrogacy agreement. If this ends up being something we do again, we would work with Stephanie whether we still live in South Carolina or across the country. She will forever be a major contributor to the success of our growing family.