Douglas Keith Goldwater

I retained Doug for my highly contentious and unique family law matter. At one of the most difficult times in my life, I knew I was in good hands, from day one, until the end and here's why: Confidence in his work: At no time, did I ever have to question if he was on top of everything. He always ...dug through every facet of the case with a fine-tooth comb, was able to look at everything from multiple vantages, approached depositions with cunning mastery, always did his homework to go into everything extremely well prepared. Advocacy: Besides Doug being a top notch attorney, his advocacy on my behalf was something that made him stand out above and beyond. His work on my behalf, decisions he made, and collaboration was more akin to a family member looking out for their loved one's interest rather than someone simply collecting billables. I can't stress this enough, because during time of turmoil, the last thing you want to worry about is if your hired advocate has your best interest in mind. For Doug, this was clear from day one and what makes him a lifetime hero in my book for life. Accumen/Knowledge/Skills as an Attorney: A proficient family law attorney needs to be a "Jack of all trades" in different fields of law, since family law matters intersect so many other pieces. Doug is just this attorney and has a legal background that gives him this very edge. His briefs are masterfully written, he knows when to stand down or push, he is heavily respected in the industry, and frankly is the best of the best in California (I believe 2 years ago he was nominated as a rising star attorney as well). Team: While Doug was nothing short of incredible, his team hit it home as well. His paralegals and junior associates were always extremely available, on top of everything, very smart in their approaches, and were excellent contributors. The excellent resources of his firm made it possible to move nimbly and accurately throughout the case. In conclusion, anyone would be lucky to have Doug on their side!