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4.8 /5.0
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In the 1980s I had the wonderful experience of becoming an adoptive parent. Erica, my older daughter, was born in 1988, and my experience with her birth mother took place over a period of four months. Although the adoption progressed smoothly,there were still many trying circumstances along the way. Approximately two and a half years later, I was blessed again to become the adoptive father to another little girl, Elizabeth, who joined our family in just three weeks.
As an adoptive parent, I can attest to the fact that the time, uncertainty, and emotional trials you will face during the adoption process are quickly forgotten once you hold your child in your arms for the first time. Because I experienced the same fears and concerns during my adoptions that you, too, may face, as your attorney I can offer you not only a unique understanding of the struggles related to your adoption but also a personal commitment to building your family through adoption.
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36 years
36 years
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State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1982
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1212 Haywood Road, Ste. 400A, Greenville, SC, 29615
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Posted by Katie | September 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Best adoption attorney!
Ray has now helped us with two adoptions. He and his staff are so professional and hands on through the entire process. I always knew what was going on and anytime I had questions there was someone who got me an answer quickly!
Posted by Julia | May 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Newborn adoption
We hired Ray Godwin and his fabulous team to help us adopt a newborn. They worked day and night for us, to get us prepared and ready through the process. They responded quickly and were ready for whatever questions we may have. Adoptions invoke a lot of questions, but Ray's team were very helpful in ...
Posted by Jessica | December 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Very Pleased! Adoption successful.
We are pleased with our adoption. The process began with a consultation on Jan 12, retained Ray Godwin on Feb 3, matched with a birth mother on Feb 19, our baby was born and in our arms on May 19th, we brought her back to SC on May 27th and our finalization for our adoption was Nov 28th. Our daughter...
Posted by Kristin | November 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Kristin
Our lawyer was super responsive and prepared us very well for the adoption process. He ensured his staff were also the best to deal with and they left no stone unturned in the process for us. They all took the time to answer any and all questions we had as this was the first time we had been through ...
Posted by Bailey | September 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Great Experience!
Our adoption was a very fast one.. from finding out there was a baby to adopt and starting the whole adoption process, we had 40 hours to get ready! Mr. Godwin and his staff worked around the clock for us, and always answered our texts, emails, and calls very fast. I knew I’d always have answer, even...
"I have known Mr. Godwin for 30 plus years and have worked with him on numerous cases. I have known him to be extremely knowledgeable and proficient in his area of practice and a man of great integrity."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ray in adoptions in the past 14 years. He is extremely knowledgeable and very professional."
"Raymond Godwin is an attorney with integrity. The area of law he has chosen to concentrate on must be handled with great care and he has proven time and again that he is the attorney to do it. His books are amazing resources for anyone considering going down the adoption path. I highly recommend Mr. Godwin."
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2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
South Carolina Lawyers Hall of Fame, Lawyers Weekly
2010
Angels in Adoption, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
1989 - Present
Owner, Raymond W. Godwin Attorney at Law PC
1994 - 1998
Attorney, Department Of Social Services, Division Of Legal Services
1994 - 1998
Attorney, Guardian Ad Litem Office Of The Governor
2000 - Present
Christian Legal SocietyMember
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
South Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2014
Children's Law Committee-SC Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2006
Compass of CarolinaChairman
Custody Awarded to Clients
Custody Awarded to Clients
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Adoption Matters
2016
Children's Records
2015
Adoption Law
2014
Adoption
2005
English