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Posted by Kierstie | December 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Heather Will Listen To You!

I hired Ms. Godwin during a fairly heated custody case. She explained the process to me thoroughly and even though she had some personal things going on, she still fought for the best interest of me and my child. She didn't have to do half of the things she did, but she let me know what I deserved an...d worked hard to make sure everything turned out fairly for both parties. She answered my phone calls and emails in a timely manner and let me know every next step. At the end of everything, I almost forgot she was my lawyer because she treated me more like a friend than a client. As someone who has no experience using a lawyer for a situation like this, she put my mind at ease. I will recommend her to any friend of family member who may need a family law attorney in the future. Thank you for everything Heather!

Posted by Robert | October 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Genuine, authentic, responsive, and knowledgeable!

Heather was the perfect attorney for me. I knew after 1 phone call that I wanted to work with her on my divorce. She is a great listener and stays engaged. Her response time is amazing as well. Most importantly, there are no judgments with Heather and she has an ability to turn vulnerable moments... into encouraging one’s. She’s incredibly down to earth. I would work with Heather again and recommend her 100%

Posted by Bill | August 09, 2022 | Child Custody

Best opposing counsel

Heather represented my ex-wife in a custody dispute. I couldn't have asked for a better attorney for my attorney to easily walk all over. She files nonsensical motions, rapid-fire, presumably to burn up the retainer faster. Her credentials appear to be in corporate law, and the fact she's accepting d...ivorce cases is a shame. She's unprofessional, unprepared, and long past time to find another career path.

Heather Godwin

Replied last August 19, 2022

The only opponent named Bill ended up giving my client 1/2 the house, agreeing to pay all repairs, pay guideline child support, and pay spousal maintenance so I think this one is some sour grapes. Further, I have never practiced corporate law at all. My background is in personal injury and legal aid. I bet his ex thinks I did a helluva great job. I actually think this review is fake because at the firm where I would have handled this case, there was no opportunity to file anything BUT the basics - no time for "rapid-fire nonsensical motions" - no tailoring a case for a client - because we were concentrating on getting new clients and their retainers in. I was my boss's best salesman. He told me that many times and hated to see me go. I hated taking a new client's $5K retainer and performing as little as possible so I could take calls from potential new clients to get their $5K retainers rolling in. I really hated knowing my boss would keep that $5K retainer whether or not it was used up. The split has been ugly and I think this review is a smear tactic. I will hit back with the truth. every. time.

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