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Mary Elizabeth Forwood

2.3
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Athens, GA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Abuse, Child Custody ... +3 more

244 E. Washington, Athens, GA

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Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

35 years | 30 cases

30%
Child Abuse 25%

Child physical abuse, neglect, deprivation, sexual abuse, child homicide

38 years | 200 cases

25%
Child Custody 15%

Guardian ad litem, child custody modification, legitimation

38 years | 200 cases

15%
Adoption 10%

Special needs adoption, foster care children, step-parent, termination of parental rights

21 years | 50 cases

10%
Appeals 10%

35 years | 60 cases

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

38 years | 300 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 18 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2007

Active Member in Good Standing

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Location

Timmons, Warnes & Anderson

244 E. Washington, Athens, GA, 30601

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Mary Elizabeth Forwood's Reviews

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2.3 /5.0

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Posted by Michael | November 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

a constant guardian

Contrary to the two reviews I have read on this site Mrs. Forwood has been there in every step of my case. I believe she has the knowledge and compassion that is required in such legal cases as my own. Mrs. Forwood is a constant guardian in my definition and a great lawyer, and I would recommend her... to anybody I know that needs such representation. Her tenacity and presence in court is unparalleled by anyone's standards and believes in the right thing for the case. Even if it is not in favor of what "the client wants" it will be the right thing to do. This I trust, and am willing to say it with confidence and conviction. In a nutshell, I am more than pleased with the services rendered thus far in an ongoing case and am pleased to have been referred to Mrs. Forwood by a very well known practice in the athens area.

Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Absentee Attorney

Was not available once to assist me with details of my case, despite repeated attempts to contact. Saw her the first day (when I paid my upfront fee) and the last day (after I negotiated my own settlement with no legal input). Seemed knowledgeable, but provided little to no service.

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Incompetent and unprofessional

I was not happy with my experience with Ms. Forwood. I increasingly felt less confident that she was a strong advocate, efficient, and effective. Her lack of knowledge is apparent, and she drags on her case in order to increase the cost of her services. I felt that she presented options for me th...at were detrimental. Additionally, I thought she treated the paralegal poorly, talked behind the paralegal's back. She doesn't realize that she is a fool, and appeared that way in front of the judge and the opposing council. Choosing her was an embarrassment. She is simply a failure at her work.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

1984

BSW, cum laude, University of Wyoming

Associations

Georgia Associaiton of Counsel for Children

Education

1988

University of Wyoming College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2010

National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention

Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Pre-Trial and Post-Conviction Conditions a Critical Prevention Component

Publications

1994

Wyoming Trial Handbook Chapter: Verdicts
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