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Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Child Support Case

Attorney Dodd appeared in court to defend me at an interstate paternity and child support hearing on short notice, and thereafter was diligent over several months explaining the law, calculating child support estimates in different states, and guiding me in gathering evidence and preparing me to test...ify at two subsequent hearings. With his help, we got the case dismissed for lack of proper service of process and lack of necessary contacts with the District of Columbia to justify the exercise of jurisdiction over me, since I live in another state. Rick was an ally and a strong advocate on whom I relied and recommend him highly.

Posted by James | June 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Best Family/Divorce Lawyer!!

Going through a divorce process is one of the most emotionally, financially and psychologically draining processes. Divorces are very complicated and very intimidating, but hiring Richard Dodd (Rick) to represent me during my complicated divorce case was, by far, the best decision through that proces...s. Rick was very helpful, responsive, patient, very easy to talk to and always made time for me and hand-holded me throughout the whole process There aren't enough positive words to describe the level of professionalism, expertise, and quality of care given by Richard Dodd. He assisted me and was always very prompt in responding to any questions or concerns that I had. He handled the process with utmost zeal from the time I contacted him, to the discovery process, negotiations with my Ex’s lawyer, to settlement outside of the court. Rick always had my back! Once you work with him, you will understand why he is one of the most highly recognized family and divorce attorneys in the DC Metro area. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone!!!

Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Sound Tactical Judgment

In the year I’ve worked with Rick, he’s worked diligently to negotiate a reasonable marital settlement with my wife, who deserted me three years ago after I retired. My wife’s attorney finally surfaced, six months after I filed for divorce and only three months before trial, and belatedly filed her C...ounter-Complaint and discovery requests to obtain negotiating leverage. Rick promptly filed to dismiss her untimely claims to protect my retirement savings. I trust Rick’s tactical judgment will see me through this difficult divorce and recommend him highly.

Posted by Brian | December 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Very helpful and level-headed

I appreciated Rick’s advice and persistence in persuading my wife to negotiate an uncontested divorce. I had previously failed to respond to my wife’s divorce complaint which the court dismissed, largely because we couldn’t agree who would accept responsibility for accumulated debt for an automobile ...that she exclusively drove – until she left it (and accumulated traffic citations) in my driveway when she left Maryland! Rick filed suit on my behalf and negotiated directly with my wife (who was unrepresented), eventually gaining her trust and acquiescence to assign ownership of the vehicle to me. This was a very stressful time in my life but Rick’s coaching was comforting. I'm grateful for his guidance and legal counsel.

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Service & Representation

Attorney Dodd worked with me and my unrepresented husband to draft a mutual consent divorce agreement and expedite filing and obtaining an uncontested divorce, mindful of imminent immigration deadlines, and submitted the divorce directly to the Judge to eliminate the typical 40-day waiting period for... a final decree.

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