William W Goodwin

William W Goodwin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Family Lawyer at Clinton, NJ
Practice Areas: Family

1318 Route 31, P.O. Box 4001, Clinton, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 44 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1981

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Gebhardt & Kiefer, PC

1318 Route 31, P.O. Box 4001, Clinton, NJ, 088090000

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William W Goodwin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended

Bill Goodwin represented me in my divorce negotiations, as well as in follow-up child support re-negotiations several years later. Throughout the process, he provided intelligent, thorough, and clear communication of the laws and my options, listened carefully to my particular needs, and was always r...eadily available to discuss my case and help me navigate through difficult decisions. His calm, straightforward manner allowed for fairly smooth communication with my adversary (no easy feat), allowing us to come to a favorable and fair agreement much more quickly than could have been the case. Bill has earned my trust and respect as a lawyer, and I highly recommend him.

Posted by Veronica | June 22, 2015

Excellent Divorce Lawyer

Bill was always attentive to my requests. He was efficient and timely in his responses and document reviews, and extremely knowledgeable. I was never left waiting for a reply. My proceeding took only 6 months to complete in total.

Posted by Steve | June 19, 2015

Highly recommended for divorces

Bill's knowledge and expertise in the area of divorce was critical in my case, which was a highly contested divorce. After talking with several lawyers, I was convinced that Bill was best suited to my case, he tells it straight and sets accurate expectations. Believe it or not, I didnt get that from ...the other lawyers I interviewed. Based on what I learned from Bill, I was able to handle a post divorce court order on my own with a favorable outcome. Score!

Posted by Leslie | June 17, 2015

Highest integrity, Depth of knowledge and Experience

Bill represented me through a protracted and very hostile divorce as well as through several years of post-divorce motions involving child custody and child support. He always displayed the highest level of integrity and honesty. He kept me focused and calm when emotions ran high. Bill brings a de...pth and breadth of knowledge and experience that few attorneys have. He is backed by a dedicated team, including his two associates Diana and Bill - both of whom I had the pleasure to work with at times. Bill is highly respected by other family law attorneys in the state and by the Courts, which is a great plus when/if you do appear in Court. Bill's style is patient, calming and fair. He will be direct with you and firmly (but kindly) tell you what you may not want to hear. In addition to representing me in our county family court, Bill represented me in Appellate Court where his expertise really shone through. I recommend Bill without hesitation, and will complete confidence. I trusted my family's well being to him - he is worthy of that trust.

Posted by Toni | June 14, 2015

Divorce Management

During my time of working with Bill Goodwin, I found him to be consistently responsive and reliable. His style and expertise assisted me greatly in navigating many challenges. He was respectful and patient at all times and his knowledge and understanding served to simplify many complex issues for m...e, thus putting my mind at ease on many occasions. He always got back to me in a timely manner. He seemed to genuinely care about his clients and was supportive at all times. I would not hesitate to recommend his services. He was also very flexible. He never acted as if he was too busy for you and was attentive and thorough.

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William W Goodwin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Blake Rush

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had several contested matters with Bill over the years. I highly recommend him as both a family law attorney and as a mediator. Bill is extremely knowledgeable about family law and he has always maintained a very professional and reasonable approach while aggressively advocating for his clients. As a mediator, Bill is extremely effective at resolving difficult cases and achieving fair and practical settlements that are acceptable to both sides."

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Michael DeTommaso

Family lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had several contested matters with him. He is a formidable adversary and I highly recommend his services."

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Nadine Maleski

Family lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is knowledgeable, courteous and an aggressive but settlement oriented professional. He is a "worthy adversary," and very good mediator."

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Dennis Winegar

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is a fantastic attorney who is extremely knowledgeable and insightful. More importantly perhaps, he is compassionate and truly cares about his clients. I highly recommend him both as a family law attorney and as a mediator."

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Adam Eisenhut

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bill is both a true advocate for his clients and is a thoughtful and experienced mediator. He is an extremely detailed oriented attorney who educates his clients on the law while always keeping the bottom line in mind."

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Rosanne Detorres

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bill and worked opposite him in many cases for at least 15 years. Bill is a terrific advocate for his clients. He knows how to settle cases and is not afraid to try a case, if the circumstances warrant. I have always appreciated Bill's calm and professional demeanor."

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Diana Fredericks

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have had the privilege of working for Bill for the past seven years. It is without hesitation that I recommend Bill and would do so regardless of my employment at the same firm. There have been countless times that an adversary has expressed disappointment at my being involved in the case because it precluded Bill from mediating the matter. Bill is highly regarded in the community in terms of professionalism and I have been privileged to learn from him. He is extremely knowledgeable about the law and always available to assist me and even other lawyers in the community. Bill has been named as Professional of the Year and serves as a Blue Ribbon Panelist for the Early Settlement Panel, demonstrating his high regard and skill level. Bill's approach is professional and reasonable while advocating for his clients."

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Kelsey Mulholland

Family lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is an excellent attorney. I have had two matters with him through the years and both times I came away very impressed with his professionalism and his knowledge of family law."

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William Rudnik

Family lawyer

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Diana Fredericks

Family lawyer

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Dennis Winegar

Family lawyer

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Sieglinde Rath

Family lawyer

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Rosanne Detorres

Family lawyer

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Therese Thompson

Family lawyer

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Nadine Maleski

Family lawyer

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Mary Bauer

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Blake Rush

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Adam Eisenhut

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

NJ Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers

2002

Hunterdon County Professional Lawyer of the Year, New Jersey State Bar Association Commission on Professionalism

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AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Executive Committee

Member

Hunterdon County Bar Association

President

Hunterdon County Bar Association, Family Practice Committee

Co-chair

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Supreme Court of New Jersey, District XIII Ethics Committee

Member

Supreme Court of New Jersey, District XIII Fee Arbitration Committee

Member

Education

1981

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Seton Hall University School of Law

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

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