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Stephanie Rhodes Hankins

Stephanie Rhodes Hankins is a seasoned attorney with a unique combination of expertise in travel law and real estate transactions, making her a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex legal challenges in these industries. Known for her strategic counsel and meticulous attention to detail, Stephanie helps clients tackle a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, liability waivers, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial business transactions.

Stephanie’s deep understanding of the travel industry allows her to guide travel agencies, tour operators, and hospitality businesses through legal complexities with confidence and clarity. Her hands-on experience ensures that her clients are protected and positioned for success, whether negotiating agreements, mitigating risk, or addressing disputes.

In addition to her travel law focus, Stephanie brings significant experience in real estate transactions and commercial business matters, having practiced at respected firms in both Louisiana and Texas. She has successfully advised clients on property acquisitions, leasing, and development, as well as business formation and operations.

Stephanie earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 2007 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas the same year, followed by the State Bar of Louisiana in 2008. Prior to law school, Stephanie graduated Summa Cum Laude from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, demonstrating her early commitment to academic excellence.

Stephanie is deeply committed to giving back to her community. She actively serves on a variety of boards and frequently chairs philanthropic events, combining her leadership skills with her passion for service. Her dedication to her community reflects the same care and commitment she brings to her clients.

Stephanie’s professional expertise is matched by her personal love for travel. When she’s not advocating for her clients, she enjoys exploring the world herself, gaining firsthand insights into the travel industry’s evolving landscape. Stephanie also channels her passion for travel into her role as a Luxury Travel Advisor, where she helps clients plan extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Her dual perspective as both a legal advocate and travel enthusiast enables her to offer unparalleled guidance to her clients.
Stephanie Rhodes Hankins combines legal acumen, industry-specific knowledge, and a personal passion for travel to provide exceptional representation and counsel. Whether navigating the legal intricacies of the travel industry or facilitating complex real estate transactions, Stephanie is committed to delivering results with professionalism, integrity, and a client-first approach.

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Whatever your specific legal needs, at The Ment Law Group, PC, we are committed to making every client feel valued and understood. From major travel corporations to individuals dealing with serious legal challenges, we will give you our full attention and every available resource. When we are your legal representation or counsel, you can rely on prompt responses to any question, thoughtful approaches to your issues, and every ounce of our collective experience being brought to bear.

With offices located in Hartford, CT, we serve individual clients throughout Connecticut and New York. Our travel clients are from around the globe and we are available when they need us – no matter what time zone they are located in!To personally discuss your legal needs with a member of The Ment Law Group, PC, call 866-MENT-LAW or contact us online to schedule an appointment.