Max Ramsey Rodden

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Max Ramsey Rodden

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

4917 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 240, Raleigh, NC

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About Max

Biography

Dedicated To Protecting Your Family, Finances, & Future

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

I understand the uncertainty and discomfort a client may feel when facing a separation and divorce. I will carefully listen and learn all I can about your unique situation in order to formulate solutions to help you accomplish your goals.

40%
Family 40%

I have an excellent reputation for effective advocacy and a responsible, caring approach to meeting the needs of my Family clients.

40%
Child Custody 20%

Child custody decisions are often the most important and difficult part of a divorce. I'll do my best to carefully guide clients through the process and help them maintain stability and continuity for their children each step of the way.

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 34 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gantt Family Law

4917 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 240, Raleigh, NC, 27606

ganttfamilylaw.com

Max Ramsey Rodden's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Satisfied client!

Mr Rodden represented me during a divorce. Max presented all the facts to me in a timely manner and the associated costs that I should expect to pay. While this divorce cost me more than I wanted, Max made sure that I didn't waste money on small items (death by a thousand duck bites) and was more t...han fair in his charges. Max has consulted with me post divorce to help thru some tough issues and has kept in touch over the years. Max is a man of high integrity and honor. I would highly recommend Max to anyone going thru a tough family situation.

Posted by Pamela | December 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Rodden agreed to represent me pro se regarding obtaining a restraining order post domestic violence. I work in law myself, and must say Attorney Rodden is one of the most professional, knowledgable and helpful Attorneys I've ever communicated with. Given the sensitive circumstances of this type o...f case, he was extremely thorough, patient, and compassionate. He met with me quickly and took the time to explain everything. I know Attorneys times are valuable, and Attorney Rodden always communicated with me promptly. He made the whole much less stressful. I would recommend Attorney Rodden to anybody who needs a confident, helpful, knowledgeable Attorney.

Posted by MD | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Your child is worth it!

Max is a really great family attorney. I went through 2 custody hearings and a divorce. Hopefully, I will never have to go through what I went through again, but if I do, Max would be my only choice. Going through this difficult situation was very stressful and mentally exhausting for me. Max is ...very calm, but his laid-back temperament does not mean he doesn’t care about your case. Looking back, if I’ve learned anything, you do not want an attorney who is high strung. If your attorney gets all wound up with you, both of you are not thinking clear. Max is the perfect balance of calm that I needed, as I was falling off the edge. Through the hearing preparation, Max clearly explained things to me, advised me of potential scenarios that may happen in court based on the facts of my case, advised me of what documents I would need to bring with me to be prepared, and when it was time for him to give his thoughts to the judge, he did not hold back. When he was giving his closing arguments, he remembered details that I didn’t even remember, which says a lot about the attention and time he put into my case. I also really appreciated that Max didn’t overwhelm me with information and advice I did not need. Family attorneys bill by the hour. The more he advises on what “could” happen (there are so many possible scenarios), the more my bill goes up. At the beginning of the case, he asked me for a timeline of all the events that happened, and he went to work. He gave me information/advice on a need to know basis to keep my bill lower. But if I had a question, even if it was during weekend hours, he was quick to answer me. I wouldn’t have made it through my situation without Max. As I mentioned above, he is calm, collective, organized, detail oriented and has the experience you want to have on your side. Once a custody order is done, it is very difficult to change anything, so this may be your only chance. Make sure you make the right choice by choosing Max. Your child is worth it!

Posted by Beth | December 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Safe Place

Max handled my complicated and difficult divorce with skill, tact and warmth. At one of the most stressful times in my life, Max was a pillar of strength and calm. In court, he was absolutely top-notch, professional and sharp, quick on his feet. He was also extremely well-prepared. I can't recomm...end him highly enough. He was simply great. If you need a great divorce attorney, Max is your guy.

Posted by michael | November 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Family Law

I hired Max Rodden and paralegal Tara Whitley for an unfortunate separation case with my wife. From day one Max was very upfront about the process and helped me to fully understand how everything worked and the best and worst possible outcomes. He was very professional and extremely easy to talk to a...nd work with. This process was extremely stressful and overwhelming to me but due to his professionalism it made everything much easier to stomach. The most important and stressful part of this process was my assets and debts hearing. When it actually came time to have our haring I was completely blown away at how Max and Tara stepped up and were fully ready and prepared to address anything and everything that came about during this hearing. If it wasn't for his thoroughness in this most important hearing me and my company and my daughter would all be in a very bad spot. I would HIGHLY recommend Max to handle any and all family matters someone might have

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

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2015

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2014

Legal Elite – Family Law, Business North Carolina

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Smith Debnam

1992 - 2006

Partner, Biesecker Tripp Sink & Fritts

Education

1991

Wake Forest University

J.D.

Publications

2008

The Hague Convention and International Child Abduction Legal Insights
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