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Rachel Tait Goodling

Family Attorney at Raleigh, NC

5.0   9 reviews

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Rachel Goodling has been with Sandlin Family Law Group since 2016. Her practice is devoted exclusively to family law, including divorce, child custody, domestic violence, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, adoptions, separation agreements, pre and post-nuptial agreements and termination of parental rights.

Rachel received her B.S. in Journalism, with a minor in Political Science, from Appalachian State University in 2012. She received her J.D., cum laude, from Campbell University School of Law in 2016 and received her law license in August 2016. During law school, Rachel was a member of the National Moot Court team and also competed twice in the Jerome Prince Evidence Moot Court Competition in Brooklyn, New York.

Upon graduation, Rachel was inducted into the Order of Barristers, a national honor society which recognizes excellence in oral advocacy, and was also awarded the Safran Moot Court Award for outstanding contribution to Campbell’s appellate advocacy program. Rachel also served as a senior staff writer on the Campbell Law Observer and was awarded the J. Bryan Boyd Award for excellence in legal journalism.

Throughout law school, Rachel interned at the North Carolina Department of Justice Medicaid Investigations Division, North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services, and at the Wake County Family Court with the Honorable Judge Lori Christian. In her third year of law school, Rachel founded Campbell’s Death Row Visitation Pro Bono Project, where she served as the project coordinator.

In her private life, Rachel enjoys running, yoga, reading, and hiking, and spending time with her two dogs, Jovi and Rosie.

Licensed for 6 years
State NC
Status Active
Acquired 2016
Updated 12/27/2022

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Rachel Tait Goodling
5617 Departure Dr Ste 109
Raleigh, NC, 27616-1913

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Posted by Todd | February 12, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent Lawyer
When looking for a divorce lawyer you need to be able to trust them and from the first consultation with her I knew I made the right choice. She was knowledgeable, professional, and was responsive. She kept me informed during the process and made it as easy as possible. Thank you to her and her firm for all of their help and support.
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Posted by Michele | January 4, 2023
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Rachel is an amazing attorney!!
I moved to North Carolina in 2019 for my children. Rachel has walked with me through a thick mess with my ex husband - and continues to do so. Rachel has always maintained her level of professionalism as my attorney while also being a loyal friend. I cannot even begin to describe how grateful I am to have Rachel on my side!!
Posted by Shonnese | December 1, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent Lawyer!
I met Rachel when she was an intern, and I knew even then that she would become a great attorney and office-mate. She is compassionate and kind, but also incredibly intelligent and able to come up with creative solutions, when appropriate. Rachel is thorough and detail-oriented, which is very important in family law cases. Rachel is definitely a rising star in the family law world, and I am happy to refer cases to her. She is someone I know I can count on to do a great job!
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Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2022
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The best lawyer my money could buy
I tried to hire the “best” attorney in Raleigh for a nightmare divorce… in the top of the tallest building in the city. Well, after that didn’t work out after spending about 1000$ I went through 2 more attorneys. One of which told me “our best defense, is to do nothing”. Well they certainly did that well. (Aside from taking another 1800$ or so). Eventually I ended up with Rachel and things changed. Not only did she believe what I had been saying all along to the others, she proceeded to systematically destroy my opposition. Instead of losing 100k$ my wife was after she ended up with about 3000$. I have a separation agreement that took 11mos to arrive at. Only 3 or 4 of which Rachel worked on. (She did not tell me doing nothing was my best defense). She is great. I will hire her for any other divorces in the future. Certainly. Highly recommend!.
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Posted by Jason | June 7, 2022
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The absolute best!
We hired Rachel through Sandlin Family Law back in 2019 and have worked with her to present day with our custody case. Rachel has been nothing short of amazing from day one. She has worked tirelessly with us, helped navigate through the court system and covid concerns, not to mention all the difficult processes of court in general. She's gone so far above and beyond for us whereas previous attorneys have not. 2.5 years in litigation because of covid and she has stuck with us through it all. She's knowledgeable, friendly, kind and a rockstar in the courtroom as far as I'm concerned. If you are in need of a great lawyer, contact Rachel at Sandlin and you will not regret it.
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Posted by Violeta | May 20, 2022
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Exceeded my expectations!!!
Rachel is a great lawyer. She took my case in a very short notice, she made sure to explain everything and made the process goes very smoothly for me. She's an excellent lawyer, very knowledgeable, and her work is impeccable. If anyone is looking for a lawyer who will be there at every step of the way, who will make the process easy and smooth, hard worker, I would recommend Rachel!
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Posted by Lorrie | May 13, 2022
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Fabulous job in every area!
Rachel has far succeeded my expectations in every area. She is very efficient in her work so I am charged less hours than I would expect to get a job done. She is very detailed oriented and is able to quickly put the information together in a concise, organized manner - whether it is writing emails with offers or representing me in court. Rachel representing me has taken a lot of stress off of me. She has everything covered.
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Posted by Gloria | March 29, 2022
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Beyond expectations
I cannot recommend Rachel & Susan enough. 5 stars are not enough! I went to them initially because after doing some intense research I realized they were the best attorneys out there to represent my Daughters case. The knowledge they showed when representing my case in and out of the courtroom and what they’ve accomplished was absolutely amazing! & I have to say, I hired the BEST OF THE BEST! Whenever I needed to speak with Rachel, she has been available or has always promptly returned my call. She has even given me her personal cell phone number. So, if you are looking for a Lawyer that is caring & compassionate to what you are going through, look no further. In my opinion they have gone above and beyond to get the job done! I wouldn't want anyone else to represent us!
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Posted by Carey | March 7, 2022
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Thorough & knowledgeable
Ms Goodling is a very knowledgeable attorney who will work with you in an efficient manner. Her knowledge of NC law serves the client to expeditiously reach a desired outcome.
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AVVO RATING 8.0 (Excellent)

Education

  • Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School
  • 2016
  • Appalachian State University
  • B.S. in Journalism
  • 2012

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2023
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2022
  • Board Certified Specialist - Family Law
  • National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
  • 2022
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2021
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2020
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Raleigh Family Lawyer Rachel Tait Goodling
Rachel Tait Goodling
Family Attorney
Raleigh, NC
Licensed for 6 years