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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 6 - 10 of 33 reviews

Posted by Veronica | July 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

This is the attorney you are looking for!

Garth Goodman is by far the best attorney there is in family law. He is upfront about the cost, will take diligent time with your case, and treat it as if it were his own. Guides you through the process with ease and grace. I can assure you, he did wonders in my case. I would recommended him to other...s needling a good, fair, honest family law attorney. Most importantly, he did what was fair for my child, which makes him outshine other attorneys. He will most certainly put you and your child’s needs first. He is very reasonable in pricing compared to other law firms. Go to Garth, you wont regret it!

Garth Goodman

Replied last July 05, 2022

Thank you Veronica for your review. I consider the practice of law to be a noble profession. As such, I will continue to zealously advocate for my Clients.

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney

Mentally Incompetent ex-spouse w/ POA vs ex-spouse 12 years post divorce, motion of contempt

Power of Attorney, ex-spouse, and Garth Goodman vs. ex-spouse and ex-spouse's attorney, 12 years post divorce motion of contempt, in failure to comply to the divorce decree. Thank you Garth for taking this on and the judge awarding the mentally incompetent ex-spouse an equitable lien against the ...other party for unjust enrichment, which involved intentional/willful financial civil fraud. Great job, Garth, in defending a mentally incompetent party, 12 years post divorce, and prevailing.

Posted by Mary Ann | September 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Representation, Easy to work with, professional

I did not want to hire an attorney, however I did not know my rights and was capable of protecting my interest. I am very happy with the professional services I recieved. Mr Goodman was very patient, ensured I fully understood my options and help me to protect myself. I recieved twice what I would ha...ve gotten without his representation. My husband needed a reality check, the support I received enabled me to set myself up for success in the future.

Posted by Veronica | August 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Supportive and Professional

I hired Garth after receiving subpar representation from my first attorney. I consulted with Garth regarding my current situation. Garth was honest and confident with the outcomes that could be achieved, but made no unrealistic promises. Garth did deliver on what he felt could be achieved with his re...presentation. Upon hiring Garth I felt I had a chance at the outcome I was hoping for. Garth didn't tell me what I wanted to hear, but what I needed to hear, and for someone such as myself this was crucial. Garth was punctual, responsive, and always explanatory of the legal process. Divorce is difficult and terrifying and I believe having Garth by my side was a source of light through the process. My divorce was contentious and grueling, but Garth remained vigilant. I highly recommend Garth and would consult him again in the future.

Posted by Susan | February 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic Support during a Difficult Time

Thanks to Garth for making the process very straightforward and not a prolonged divorce proceeding. I would highly recommend him to anyone dealing with divorce and child custody.

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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

Divorce and separation lawyer

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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

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Daniel Lenghea

Family lawyer

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Stephen Henderson

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Mark Mohammed

Criminal defense lawyer

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Marian Lindquist

Family lawyer

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Robert Chambers

Family lawyer

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Robert Valentine

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Derek Byrne

Family lawyer

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William Slicker

Estate planning lawyer

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Jason Mayberry

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April Hill

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Kevin Brennan

Family lawyer

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