Carolyn G Goodman

Carolyn G Goodman

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 45 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

2000 P St Nw Suite 500, Washington, DC

About Carolyn

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

I negotiate, draft and review Separation and Property Settlement Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Cohabitation Agreements. I assist in resolving all Divorce and Separation issues including property division, spousal support child support, custody and parenting plans, retirement plan division,etc.

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Family 50%

My practice includes all aspects of family law with an emphasis on negotiating settlements. I draft Separation Agreements, Marital Settlement Agreements, Prenuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements, Parenting Plans, Cohabitation Agreements, etc.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 39 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 43 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1983

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 45 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1980

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Carolyn Goodman Attorney

2000 P St Nw Suite 500, Washington, DC, 20036

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Carolyn G Goodman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shanti | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Absolute Best Choice

I found Carolyn by way of her online reviews and I am so grateful that I did. I had actually consulted with another Attorney before meeting Carolyn and the experience left me very anxious. Carolyn deserves more than 5 stars. Personally, from my first phone call with Carolyn, she put me at ease. ...She laid out the process in a way that I could understand and gave me a list of information to pull together - whether or not I chose to hire her. I am so glad I made the choice to work with her. Carolyn balanced being very empathetic to my emotional state and also bringing the focus back to the matter at hand in order to make progress. Professionally, Carolyn is expert in her field, very thorough and her follow up and follow through is outstanding. She quickly drafted an equitable settlement agreement that didn't change much from draft to final copy. Because of circumstances beyond her control, the divorce process took over a year but she kept me informed throughout. The settlement agreement she drafted served as a guide, for me and my ex-husband, of things we had to address. By the time of the divorce hearing most everything in the agreement had been settled! Many times Carolyn would call me to check on me and see how I and my children were adjusting to our new normal. I cannot express enough, Carolyn truly had my best interests at heart and she is the person you want in your corner!

Posted by Ornella | June 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney

A truly dedicated advocate for her clients

Carolyn Goodman not only lives up to but also exceeds the supportive, thoughtful and vigorous representation as mentioned in her bio! She was my champion during this difficult period of my life. She was always available (I can't stress this point enough) and she was very understanding and extremely k...nowledgeable and professional. She thoroughly explained each step of the process to me and got me past every hurdle. Carolyn is a true advocate for her clients and her work is a perfect representation of that dedication. I highly recommend her!

Posted by Stanley | March 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Personable - Knowledgeable - Approachable

I can’t thank Carolyn enough from start to finish with my divorce. Going through one of the most difficult times in a persons life, she was personable, knowledgeable and approachable with any concerns I might have had. Thank you

Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Fantastic Lawyer!

I reached out to Carolyn Goodman when it came time to put together a postnuptial. I can't overstate how great it was working with Carolyn. From our initial consultation she was always very patient with my questions, I never felt rushed to get anything done, and she always gave me in-depth and thoroug...h responses. At no point did I not feel confident in her responses or recommendations, and she always laid out all the options. All in all, working with her from beginning to end was such a pleasurable experience for a process that often is not easy - however her advice most definitely lead to this being a painless, easy process. Finally, whenever I reached out to her with questions, she always responded quickly which was highly appreciated. I would definitely recommend Carolyn Goodman and already have to others.

Posted by Alexis | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended!

I would highly recommend Carolyn -- she is a fantastic lawyer. Divorce can be a very stressful and overwhelming process. Carolyn takes the time to explain everything in a way that makes it understandable and is very knowledgeable. She is extremely organized and reaches out at every step of the proces...s. She is also a very strong advocate for her clients. I really couldn't recommend a better lawyer.

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Regina DeMeo

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Ms. Goodman on various prenups in the past few years, and she is very reasonable to work with, her documents are well prepared and timely."

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Carl Angelis

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is capable, dedicated, and professional in all of her endeavors."

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Regina DeMeo

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Partner, Carolyn Goodman-Attorney At Law

1980 - 1981

Staff Attorney, Community Law Offices

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1981 - Present

District of Columbia Bar, Family Law Section

Member

1981 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

Education

1980

The National Law Center at George Washington University

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Clark University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Radio Interview-Mo Ivory Show DC Divorce and Prenuptial Agreements

Languages

English

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