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Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | Recommendation

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 | 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 Jerry | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Doing (Next To) The Impossible

I thoroughly recommend the legal services of Richard (Rick) Dodd. I found Rick through a couple of referrals. I was seeking to end a long, unhappy (same sex) relationship. As there was never a marriage (and no conventional law that applied but for a partnership agreement), Rick was able to negotia...te a settlement for me that, frankly, I was not thinking could actually happen. But he persevered, looked at all the options, and steered me to salvation. We had a terrific working relationship and I felt I was his only client - a good feeling.

Posted by Bill | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Excellent experience

I was fortunate to find Mr. Dodd when I needed an attorney. He truly cares about his clients and does everything he possibly can to help and has the client’s best interests at heart always. I’ve had experience with other attorneys and none of them are on the level of caring and understanding as Mr....Dodd. I would highly recommend Mr. Dodd to anyone needing an attorney. It was an absolute pleasure working with him.

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Excellent, pro-active attorney

I retained Mr. Dodd to review my ongoing family-law case and to advise me on the best approach forward. My case was a complex issue that involved judgment from a different state that needed to be enforced in my current state. It was further complicated by the County jurisdictions and the strange requ...irements that go with it. I was impressed by how quickly he came up to speed and engaged with the ongoing matter. And then he provided me with honest advice on what my options were. He engaged with the attorneys in the ongoing case and dealt with all the issues I brought to him. I am glad to have consulted him and shall do so again if my legal situation called for it.

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