Douglas Keith Goldwater

Douglas Goldwater guided me through my divorce which ended a 46 year marriage. My financial situation was complex and he helped me resolve all the issues within a brief five month period. He was extremely responsive, patient, and protective of my future. At every turn I felt that he had my best int...erests in mind. At the outset I told him I wanted the situation with my soon to be ex-husband to be as amicable as possible, and he helped facilitate that. I am very grateful that I was able to work with him.

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!

From the beginning, Mr. Goldwater was resolution oriented. Mr. Goldwater took the time to explain to me what he was doing and why, and in doing so he was able to take a lot of emotion out of what was a very painful process. His legal expertise is outstanding in every way and I am highly satisfied w...ith the outcome of the case. I give Mr. Goldwater my highest recommendation.

I had used two attorneys in the past through my divorce and didn't know the difference between a "good attorney" and a poor one. That is, until I was represented by Doug Goldwater. From the moment I met with Doug, I knew that I was dealing with a superb attorney in all aspects of the word. He took... the time to listen to me, clearly explain my options and follow through with swift, decisive action while keeping me informed throughout the entire process. He is professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. But most of all, he is aggressive when it comes to representing you. I give my highest recommendation for him and his staff.