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Garth R Goodman

Licensed for 31 years

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2007

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Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

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Garth R Goodman's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 33 reviews

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Not working for you? Divorce your attorney

Garth is very good at sharing legal information with his clients. This impressed me enough to hire him. After working him for 7 months, I realized he was not helping me move forward. He was great at copying and pasting the same content into emails again and again. He failed to file the paperwork ...he told me he filed. In addition, he is a byproduct of divorce and his biases became apparent to me in a way that became concerning. Eventually he made the decision to act differently than what was agreed upon and I realized I needed to find a new attorney. After 7 months of paying thousands, i switched attorneys and finally got results with a different attorney. It was hard to make a change because i thought he was doing what he said he was doing and I had invested so much time and money into working with Garth. Making a change was the best decision and was not personal because I really liked him enough to hire him. It was due to the lack of results and him making a decision to act independently of what was discussed. Divorce your attorney if you are not satisfied. Make sure your attorney is working for you and not against you.

Posted by Steve | September 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Gets it done

Garth was the second attorney I hired to help me through an Alimony for life and arrears owed issue that had dragged on for over 10 years. Not only did he help me resolve the issue, but he was able to negotiate the amount due down by over $100,000.. a calm voice in the storm and a fierce negotiat...or. Garth is knowledgeable, understanding, and has your best interest in mind.

Posted by Paetra | February 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Kind, intelligent, ethical, professional, Advocate

I let go of my first attorney in my divorce case because I felt like a number and my needs weren’t being addressed when it came to my two boys. When I had my consultation with Garth, I knew immediately I wanted to have him represent me. Mr. Goodman is highly intelligent, ethical, caring, experience...d, logical, attentive, responsive, empathetic, kind, real, humble, strong, and an unwavering advocate. Even when I didn’t know what was best, he did. He thinks outside the box and he isn’t afraid to delicately tell you to think about things in a way you might not have thought about them. He helped me come to the other side of this spiritually. And it also was a bonus that he has a good sense of humor and he’s genuinely funny. I mention this last part because I honestly think my life is better because he was in it. He was my trusted counsel through a very long (2.5 years) and difficult divorce. He put my boys first in his advice because he understood me as a mother. He helped me come to the other side of something that was more than divorce proceedings. In a world of uncertainties, You can count on Mr. Garth Goodman. His name fits him perfectly. I am forever grateful. My boys and I are better today for having him in our corner.

Posted by Robert | January 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney

The areas best attorney

Mr. Goodman provided me a level of professionalism unsurpassed with any previous legal counsel. His attention to detail, compassion and empathy allowed for a smooth life transition.

Posted by Adam | July 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding

Well recommended would be an understatement. Mr. Goodman has helped me overcome a very challenging divorce that unfortunately took 3 years. I believe that without his council, I would not have the relationship I have today with my son. Over the years, we’ve spent a total of ~30 hours in meditation, e...stablished a temporary long distance time sharing plan, established a revised temporary time sharing plan, and entered into an emergency hearing concerning the mother not returning with our child from her native country if awarded a passport. All of this before the final hearing! This goes to show that whatever may come up, Mr. Goodman has your back and has the experience needed to help his clients. I am completely satisfied with the service Mr. Goodman has provided over the years. I have substantial time sharing with my son, I have a reasonable child support payment, and most importantly I don’t have to worry about my son traveling internationally and not returning. Mr. Goodman was able to convey all my concerns to the court and the judge ruled that they were indeed legitimate. He has set me up for success and I will be forever grateful. SMIB

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Garth R Goodman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mireya Quintana - Lacayo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Garth Goodman aided our clients in reaching a fair and equitable settlement. After coming onto the case late, his skills and advocacy effort helped both clients finally conclude their pending legal matter. I endorse this attorney."

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A. Emerson

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Highly recommend Attorney Goodman for any of your family law needs. He is highly skilled in his area and won't disappoint."

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Gary Anderson

Child custody lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Garth Goodman is a fantastic attorney whose client-focused approach ensures excellent outcomes in his cases."

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Kevin McKie

Child custody lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Garth R. Goodman knows the law extremely well and cares about making sure people understand their rights and obligations. Anyone needing assistance with a child custody law legal matter would be well served to contact him."

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Shawn Gearhart

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.garth is a very caring and professional attorney. If you need an attorney for a family law matter I would highly recommend using Mr. Goodman."

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Lakeisha Simms

Child custody lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Goodman is an excellent attorney. He has a command of the law in his practice areas and zealously represents his client's position in Court. I absolutely endorse this lawyer."

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Charis Campbell

Child custody lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Goodman is very knowledgeable and handles complex family law issues with ease. He has the ability to skillfully negotiate settlement for his clients as well as prevail in the courtroom. He truly cares about the well-being of his clients. I have consulted with Mr. Goodman in relation to strategy with my cases. I recommend this attorney!"

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Kerya Koeut

Family lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Aggressive representation in the court room is something every client needs. Look no further."

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Charles Fyler

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Goodman is trustworthy, no nonsense attorney who knows what he's doing but isn't going to advocate his client's finances into the ground."

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Stephen Henderson

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.. A highly experienced attorney who is always professional, and well respected in the legal community."

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Mark Mohammed

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Chambers

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Goodman is a very experienced family law attorney. His answers to the questions posed in AVVO are excellent and well explained. If you are in need of a family law attorney in Pinellas County he would have to be a very serious consideration."

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Derek Byrne

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Goodman has an excellent reputation in the community. If you choose to retain him, you will soon know why. I endorse this lawyer."

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Maj Vasigh

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Morghan Richardson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His advice on Avvo is thoughtful and practical."

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William Slicker

Family lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Goodman has a reputation for honoring his word and doing a good job representing his family law clients without causing them extra attorney fees due to unnecessary litigation."

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April Hill

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Garth. I have sent several clients to him and each has come back telling me that Garth was very knowledgeable, kept them well informed about their case and followed through on everything related to their matters. One fear an attorney has when they refer someone to another attorney is that the person will come back with a complaint. I never worry about that with Garth."

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Kevin Brennan

Family lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Garth is a very professional and experienced attorney. I have worked with him on difficult adversarial matters and have been able to reach amicable resolutions. I feel comfortable referring cases to him, and have done so on several occassions."

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Jason Mayberry

Family lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"NOT ALL LAWYERS ARE CREATED EQUAL. Garth meets the high bar of excellence and sets a new standard well above. The greatest compliment one lawyer can give another is having the full confidence to refer one of their own clients to another attorney for a collateral legal issue. If I receive a phone call from one in need of a divorce, one in need of a custody alteration, or anything involving a family issue, I immediately refer them to Garth. Garth cares about his clients and it shows in both his outstanding results but also in the way he treats people. I refer my clients to Garth for their family law needs and I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a family law attorney."

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Mireya Quintana - Lacayo

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Brittany Pinson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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A. Emerson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Shawn Gearhart

Family lawyer

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Lakeisha Simms

Family lawyer

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Charis Campbell

Family lawyer

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Peter Hobson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Charles Fyler

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Heather Morcroft

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Mark Mohammed

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Marian Lindquist

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Robert Chambers

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Robert Valentine

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Derek Byrne

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William Slicker

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