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Unknown Attorney | Oct 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Joseph Woods is one of the most outstanding attorneys I know. He obtains great results for his clients. I would refer clients in his area of practice to him. I endorse this lawyer."
Military law Attorney | Aug 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer."
Military law Attorney | Jun 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Woods is a very skilled attorney. His contributions to Avvo make it clear he has great depth of knowledge when it comes to analyzing complex legal issues."
Military law Attorney | Apr 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."
Unknown Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Woods provides accurate and insightful solutions for appeals issues. He demonstrates his dedication to the profession by taking time from his busy practice to provide meaningful answers to questions on Avvo. I would not hesitate to refer someone to him for legal representation."
Military law Attorney | Mar 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Joseph Michael Woods is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."