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Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended. Mr. Dodd is Very Thorough, Polite, and Accessible

I came to Mr. Dodd at the beginning of my divorce. I was served with a surprise notice of divorce and did not have much time to get a lawyer. My ex was also going for full custody of our child. I needed the best lawyer available due to the high-risk situation I was in. Richard Dodd got the results I... needed. He warned me of what to do and not to do as well as walked me through the process. I did do some of the paperwork myself (especially getting my own paperwork together during the period of discovery) to save money. I was able to get 50-50 custody without paying child support. That was a HUGE win. I was also able to keep my own assets (stocks and car) and Mr. Dodd negotiated an increased amount for me to get from our marital real estate property. We did not have to go to trial, but Mr. Dodd prepared me to do so if I needed to. Even months after the case ended Mr. Dodd would still pick up his phone to answer my questions or email with me if I needed an explanation. I cannot recommend Mr. Dodd enough.

Posted by Sophie | December 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Represented me in a custody dispute

Within a year of my divorce I engaged Rick to represent me when my ex-husband presented me with a one-sided Parenting Agreement that would have reduced my parenting time with our four-year old to only six nights monthly, with no child support, and giving him sole decision-making so he could relocate ...and enroll her in kindergarten in the District of Columbia. After mediation was unsuccessful Rick filed a Motion to Modify Child Custody and Support, and after further mediation Rick negotiated a Consent Custody & Child Support Agreement giving me child support and fair parenting time, and even partial payment of my attorney’s fees. Rick was patient, diligent and loyal to the end.

Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great Handling of Employment Termination and Tail Coverage issue

My employer had closed his practice mid-year without paying me my outstanding wages. He also did not want to pay any part for my tail coverage as the contract was not very clear about the issue. I was having a really difficult time getting these issues resolved with him on my own. But things turned a...round once I hired Attorney Dodd to help me resolve my case. Attorney Dodd negotiated a favorable settlement for me with my former employer based on his diligent analysis of my claims in collaboration with me, sparing me the expense and delay of litigation. I strongly recommend him to any doctor negotiating an employment agreement with a practice group, either during hiring or after departure.

Posted by Jalyssa | September 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Immigration Divorce

Attorney Dodd quickly grasped the immigration issues that were essential to settling my divorce case expeditiously, rather than running up litigation costs. He coordinated with myself, family members and my immigration counsel to negotiate a strong settlement without alienating opposing counsel. I’m ...grateful for his diligent time, effort, and attention to the details, and for keeping us informed throughout the entire process.

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