Angela Leigh Daniel

Angela Leigh Daniel

also known as Leigh Daniel

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Huntsville, AL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

2011 Gallatin Street SW, Huntsville, AL

About Angela

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-450 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 31 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1994

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2006

Location

Leigh Daniel, Attorney at Law

2011 Gallatin Street SW, Huntsville, AL, 35801

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Angela Leigh Daniel's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Shawn | January 06, 2021 | Litigation

Having worked with Leigh...

I have worked with Leigh in the courtroom and depositions. Leigh works hard for her clients. She is an excellent trial lawyer.

Angela Daniel

Replied last January 06, 2021

I appreciate this review!

Posted by Chris | January 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Wonderful Lawyer. Great People

Leigh Daniel and Jamerson Godsey are fantastic! It's hard to even know where to begin. I found Leigh Daniel online based upon the reviews I read so it is only fitting that I myself leave a review. I hope this review helps anyone that is on the fence about who they should use as their lawyer. I'll mak...e it really simple for you... use these guys! They treat you like family. One of the biggest compliments I can give them is that they listen and then they shoot straight with you. The very first day I met Leigh I told her my story and what happened with my wife filing for divorce. She told me right then and there what the outcomes could be and then told me her opinion of what she thought would happen. Fast forward 8 months later and what she told me in her office day 1 of what she thought was going to happen actually happened. What I appreciated more than anything was that Leigh shot straight with me. She didn't try to get my hopes up of the perfect outcome. She was realistic and genuine. Now granted we tried for that perfect outcome and Leigh and Jamerson fought hard for it. Everything happens for a reason and in this case we did get a lot of things that we wanted and I am very thankful that I decided to go with Leigh and Jamerson. Now about Jamerson Godsey. He deserves his own paragraph. The first thing I want to say about Him is that he has become like a brother to me. He listened and he hurt with me. Divorce is a hard time for everyone and Jamerson understood that and was gracious in everything he did. He was very prompt in responding to my emails and phone calls. What I loved about Him was that he didn't pretend to know everything. If he didn't know the answer to my question or if he wasn't 100% sure he would find out for me. He didn't B.S. me or give me an answer just to get me off the phone. He and Leigh genuinely cared and you could tell that as they fought hard for me in court multiple times. Jamerson thank you for all that you did for me and all of the time you put into my case! I know I wasnt your only case but you sure made me feel like I was. Thank you! I know where I will be going if I ever need a lawyer again. I encourage all of you who are on the fence to reach out to Leigh and her team because you wont regret it.

Angela Daniel

Replied last January 06, 2021

Thank you so much for this review! I'm so glad we were able to be your legal representatives.

Posted by Glen | January 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

This attorney will fight for you

Leigh and her staff, namely Linda, were incredible for us in an extremely complex and frustrating case. We live four thousand miles away so finding an attorney to represent us was quite an undertaking. We needed someone who would fight for us as hard as we were willing to fight and we found that in L...eigh and her staff. We also needed a team that would communicate well with us and we were impressed with how well informed and in touch they were. Leigh told us what we could rationally expect as an outcome from the beginning. After a difficult trial, the outcome exceeded our expectations and we won our case above and beyond what is ‘typical’. If you are looking for an attorney who will fight for you Leigh is this. If you are looking for an attorney who is incredible at cross-examination Leigh is this. She completely shredded the opposite party at every turn on cross-examination. Leigh is the nicest person to work with but I would not want to find myself opposing her. We are incredibly grateful for Leigh and her staff’s expertise and guidance during this difficult time and recommend her 100%.

Angela Daniel

Replied last January 06, 2021

Thank you so much! I have to agree, in this case, cross-examination was a victory.

Posted by Bethany | January 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable and caring

I consulted with Leigh for my divorce early last year. She was extremely knowledgeable and intuitive. She also had a lot of understanding regarding narcissistic abuse in relationships and was able to quickly assist me in getting the divorce finalized in a much shorter time than I had expected. ...Ms. Daniel is not only skilled in what she does, she also is a person who truly cares about each and every client and works as hard for them as she would for her own family.

Angela Daniel

Replied last January 06, 2021

I know what a hard time it has been for you and I'm so thankful you came to my office. Thank you for trusting me.

Posted by Richard | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Leigh was always there for me

My case was particularly acrimonious and took many years to get settled. Leigh was always positive and there for me, always upbeat, and showed great legal knowledge. She went above and beyond as the attorney representing me. I will be forever grateful for her support and willingness to face the tough... challenges we had during that time.

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Angela Leigh Daniel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nora Hickman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working opposite Leigh on several cases. She has a depth of experience and a dedication to her clients, as well as a positive personality that makes emotional situations easier to address."

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Coby Boswell

Alimony lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I Have had the opportunity to practice against Ms. Daniel on a number of different occasions. I have always found her to be a worthy advocate for her clients while still being fair and reasonable in her approach to accomplish the same."

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Charlotte Christian

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leigh is a fellow lawyer in the community. She spends a lot of time updating her education and making her practice stronger and does a good job. I have found her knowledgeable and a good advocate for her client. I recommend her services."

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Mitchell Howie

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Leigh is an excellent divorce lawyer and a strong advocate for her clients! I recommend and endorse her!"

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Kevin Heard

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Leigh for more than 15 years. She is a fierce advocate for her clients and professional in her interactions with opposing counsel. Leigh is a genuine person and I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremiah Hodges

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Leigh is an excellent divorce and custody lawyer. She knows how to get assets divided and cases settled, but is a skilled trial lawyer as well. I have and will continue to recommend her."

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Jonathan Watson

Child custody lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Leigh is an accomplished and skillful lawyer. When she's on the other side of the courtroom, I know I better have my best. She is tenacious. But, she is also professional and trustworthy, and she is one of the few lawyers I trust enough to refer cases that I am unable to handle."

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Jamerson Godsey

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"She is a passionate advocate for her clients with amazing courtroom presence. She works tirelessly with her fantastic staff. If your case goes to trial, then you want her sitting at your table."

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Rebekah Graham

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to work both with Leigh and opposite Leigh on a number of cases over the years. She is an experienced and zealous advocate for her clients. She is always a pleasure to work with."

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Jamerson Godsey

Family lawyer

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Charlotte Christian

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Nora Hickman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Coby Boswell

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Dawn Quinn

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Marcus Helstowski

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Mitchell Howie

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lawrence Ryan

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Kevin Heard

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Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006.

Reprimand issued in AL, 2006

updated on 03/02/2017

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the State did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Angela’s comment:

“The reprimand was due, in large part, to my marketing efforts at the time. I cooperated with the bar in taking steps to tighten up my marketing efforts and in doing so was given the opportunity to work directly with the Alabama State Bar to review procedures in my office to insure I delivered consistently. The domestic area of law is one that lends itself to high emotion and upset but working with the professionals at the bar gave me knowledge that greatly has enhanced my practice.”

Honors

2021

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Leigh Daniel & Associates

1996 - 1997

Associate Attorney, Gibbons and Day

1996 - 1999

Instructor, Calhoun College

1995 - 1996

Clerk, Judge James P. Smith

1994 - 1995

Law Clerk, Judge William Page, Madison County Presiding Judge

1992 - 1994

Law Clerk, Morris, Conchin, Cloud, and Fees

1991 - 1994

Library Assistant, University of Alabama

Associations

1994 - Present

Alabama State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Child support contempt

The Father was found in contempt and was ordered to pay an increased amount of support and was given a suspended sentence.

Divorce with mental health issues

Mother obtained Joint Physical custody.

Visitation Modification and Drug Testing

The Father was Ordered to have supervised visits and color code.

Contested Divorce with Alimony

We resolved the case in mediation and my client was very pleased with the alimony award and no legal fees paid

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Education

1994

University of Alabama School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Alabama

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of North Alabama

Speaking Engagements

2021

PILMMA Super Summit

Having a 7 Figure Family Law Firm

2016

Visibility and Possibility

Infinite Possibilities

2016

Soulapalooza

Putting Your Thoughts on Trial

2016

Possibility in Paradise

Putting Your thoughts on Trial

2016

No Limitz

Putting Your Thoughts on Trial

2015

Train the Trainer

Networking

2014

Train the Trainer

Having a Positive Mindset

Publications

2020

2019

2019

Elephant Journal Divorce for Optimists

2019

HG.org Global Legal Resources Falling on your sword

Languages

English

Activity

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