Terry L Goddard Jr

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Terry L Goddard Jr

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 23 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Baltimore, MD
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ... +2 more

1311 Cox Street, Baltimore, MD

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About Terry

Biography

Providing Sophisticated Legal Services For Over 30 Years. Call 410-469-6361

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 50%

If you are facing foreclosure, excessive debt, wage garnishment, or need some relief from your creditors bankruptcy provides a fast inexpensive way to get a fresh start.

18 years | 400 cases

50%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 15%

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy can help you if you are behind on your mortgage, need to reduce your car payments, need to pay off or eliminate tax debt, or a looking to get your finances back under control.

15%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 15%

Chapter 7 bankruptcy can help if you do not have the money to pay off your debts, are having your wages garnished, or need to stop lawsuits or judgments.

18 years

15%
Foreclosure 10%

10%
Tax 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 9 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2016

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 23 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 23 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2002

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Skeen & Kauffman, L.L.P.

1311 Cox Street, Baltimore, MD, 21211

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Skeen & Kauffman LLP

22325 Greenview Parkway, Unit 1C, Great Mills, MD, 20634

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Skeen & Kauffman LLP

9256 Bendix Road, Suite 102, Columbia, MD, 21045

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Terry L Goddard Jr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

5 star (19)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Bankruptcy Attorney – Highly Recommend!

I can’t thank Terry Goddard enough for the incredible support and professionalism he showed throughout my bankruptcy case. From our first meeting, he explained every step clearly and made a difficult situation feel manageable. He was always responsive, compassionate, and never made me feel judged. ... What really stood out was his deep knowledge of bankruptcy law and his ability to find the best possible solution for my circumstances. Thanks to Terry Goddard, I was able to get a fresh financial start with confidence and peace of mind. If you’re looking for a bankruptcy lawyer who truly cares about his clients and delivers results, I highly recommend Terry Goddard and their team. Five stars all the way!

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thorough, hard working and most importantly caring.

The title says it all. If you are clueless to the fine details of the law like we were then you need someone to break it down so you can understand. Terry is amazing at that and we appreciated it so much. He always was working hard for us. Always kind and caring. To me that is most important.

Posted by Mary | August 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Superb attorney.

Mr. Goddard helped me solve my issues professionally, promptly and was non-judgmental. A pleasure to work with.

Posted by Javier | September 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terry does excellent work

Terry did a great job shepherding a very challenging case to a successful conclusion. He was able to be flexible with my needs and coordinate and communicate with all parties involved. I would recommend him highly.

Posted by Sabrina | May 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

Terry is a great person to work with. He was always available for any questions or issues that my husband and I had during the time of our bankruptcy.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Skeen & Kauffman, L.L.P.

Education

2002

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

The George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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