Robert H Goodwin

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Robert H Goodwin

4.4
6 reviews
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Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 49 years

Mediation Lawyer at New Brunswick, NJ
Practice Areas: Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +2 more

303 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ

About Robert

Biography

Aggressive representation of clients' needs Empathy for clients' concerns.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

48 years | 1,200 cases

25%
Mediation 25%

Court appointed mediator in New Jersey. One of the original mediators in the pilot program which is now state wide. Have mediated all ranges of divorce and family related issues.

26 years | 350 cases

25%
Family 20%

Alimony; Child Support; Cohabitation Agreements; Child Custody; Divorce, Complex & Simple; Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders; Domestic Partnerships; Guardianship; Paternity Disputes; Post Divorce Modifications; Prenuptuals; Parenting Time Issues; Wills; Estates; Residential Real Estate Closings; and Mediation.

48 years | 1,500 cases

20%
Child Custody 15%

15%
Child Support 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 49 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1976

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Robert H. Goodwin, LLC

303 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08904

win-good.com/

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Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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Excellent

I'm surprised that Robert H. Goodwin has only 2 reviews on Avvo. He offered me excellent representation in a simple divorce case. Because my divorce case was so simple, I struggled to find a non-agressive lawyer: someone who would respect my wishes not to prolong the divorce process by entering into ...extensive negotiations with my partner and his lawyer. My other concern was to find a lawyer who was reasonably priced; I'm a graduate student on a limited budget. Goodwin offered both. In fact, he reduced my rate to a "student rate" that he offers Rutgers graduate students. He and his small staff are a pleasure to work with. They were personable, empathetic, and reliable. He made a difficult process worry-free. I highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2014

Robert Goodwin, Excellent Lawyer

Mr. Goodwin is an excellent lawyer. He will assess the situation honestly and put his knowledge and experience to work. He works hard and stands his ground and supports your case with facts. He will not let another lawyer take advantage of you. He is compassionate, responsive and very much fights ...for you and he keeps up to date with current laws. You feel very supported and assured when he represents you. His office staff is also very courteous and responsive.

Posted by Derek | January 26, 2011

Outstanding. The closest to the perfect Representation one could get

Mr. Goodwin and his team are the perfect example of what one would look for in a lawyer. i had a child custody case in which Mr. Goodwin didn't make any false promises but explained the laws and what could possibly happen based on his experience since no-one could be sure of what any ruling would be... in regards to any case until it is completely over. What I really liked about Mr. Goodwin is that while performing his duty in a professional manner he would emphasize how important it would be for my me and my wife to come to some kind of agreement verses what could be many months or years of litigation and a lot of money spent. If I was just another case or statistic Mr. Goodwin and his team never made me feel this way. Quite frankly I could go on and on about the service that was provided for me but I will end it by saying that I wouldn't just recommend Mr. Goodwin to anyone but to everyone. I can't show my appreciation enough.

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I spent thousands on his services, he’s done nothing for me!

He is greedy, disrespectful, kept me outside his office for an hour than missed a unique opportunity to get support for my family. He also revealed confidential information about my case to another client. I had to switch to another attorney later.

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Robert H Goodwin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christian Fleming

Family lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob is truly a "lawyer's lawyer." Knows the law, and knows how to advocate for his clients. The consummate counselor!"

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Puya Nili

Mediation lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Goodwin is a fantastic mediator. He has a knack for getting to a settlement."

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Jordan Rickards

Mediation lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Marshall

Family lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent mediator and family law attorney. Easy to work with and fair."

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Kenneth White

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Robert is a highly respectived member of the Family Law community. I have regularly referred my clients to Robert to serve a Mediator, and have always received postive feedback. I can say without hestitation that I look forward to working with Robert again in the future."

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Robert Mc Cutcheon

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Kenneth White

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

1973

Distinguished scholar, Phi Beta Kappa

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of Robert H. Goodwin

2011 - 2011

Senior Municipal Prosecutor, City of New Brunswick

2006 - 2010

Adjunct Professor, Middlesex County College

2000 - 2011

Family Law Mediator, Law Offices of Robert H. Goodwin, LLC

Associations

2011 - Present

Middlesex Cournty Bar Foundation

Trustee

1977 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member- Family Law Section

Middlesex County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

International relocation of minor child

Settled

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Education

N/A

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

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Rutgers University

AB

Speaking Engagements

2015

National Business Institute

Divorce Law: Common Mistakes in Dividing Assets

2011

Handling Dovorce Cases from Start to Finish

Getting a Divorce Case Off on the Right Foot

2008

Family Law in New Jersey

Contemporary Family Law Topics

Publications

2008

National Business Institute Seminar A Roadmap Through Divorce Proceedings

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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