Janet Elizabeth Dockstader

I was the Petitioner for a domestic violence restraining order case and Ms. Dockstader was opposing counsel, representing the Respondent. She is a competent lawyer, approachable, does not appear to have any negative disposition towards the parties she opposes. She obtained police reports through a su...bpeona and did not attempt to intimidate or leverage her legal knowledge against me, while we reviewed the reports together. Ms. Dockstader successfully defended her client from be restrained, though she was not successful in her request that I pay her clients attorney's fees. Her ability to successfully argue a case that was quite complex is indicative of her professional capability. Additionally, the witness the Respondent brought would have been easily discreditted or ruled to be unfairly biased in favor of the Respondent had they testified under oath. However, Ms. Dockstader extracted the maximum possible benefit from the witness by inferring statements which were never tested with cross-examination under oath. As much as this may have to been to my detriment, recognition for the litigating ability demonstrated in due, in my opinion.

We called Janet Dockstader when we found out my husband's ex-wife had returned to work. Janet and her extensive support team started working on our case immediately. Our request for spousal support modification was granted, and the respondents request for attorney fees denied. Janet Dockstader and he...r team know what they are doing and they get things done quickly. It was the best legal representation I've ever experienced and we will save close to $40,000.00 over the next two years. Janet Dockstader is the attorney you want on your side in the courtroom!"

Janet Dockstader exemplifies what an attorney can be. She is a highly capable and motivated, family law attorney. The entire firm showed efficiency with my money which was exemplified by clear and ethical billing practices. Janet is an excellent strategist who helped me navigate a potentially comp...lex and difficult case. Whenever we met, I received her undivided attention, and I felt my family’s well-being consistently considered as we moved through each step of the court case. BGD became the clean-up team for a divorce that had already gone bad. I wished I had met them at the beginning. ~Bellonda

I hired Janet to represent me in my divorce proceedings and she did a fantastic job in every category. She was able to negotiate an extremely beneficial settlement on my behalf, she is very knowledgeable, she fights hard for her clients, and she goes above and beyond to keep her clients informed and ...help make the right decisions throughout the process. I was in a stressful situation with my x-wife and needed someone to have my best interest in mind and fight for the maximum custody of my 2 young children. Janet was there every step of the way to help me navigate the system and get to an amicable resolution. I highly recommend hiring Janet as your representation for any family law issues.

I hired Janet Dockstader in 2009 for a nasty divorce & she really knows the law & how to get the absolute best for her clients. She may seem like a small timid lady but she knows her way around a courtroom. My ex was stalling to attempt to break me financially & she put a stop to it. Attorney fees ar...e costly but she does not try to drag the case on with needless letters & meetings.I was very pleased at the outcome. Janet is a very professional but compassionate business woman. I have recommeded her to several others who were equally as happy.