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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

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 33 reviews

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2016

Prompt, honest, in depth help

Didn't waste time. Explained matters in depth even though previous attorneys had failed to mention vital facts pertinent to my case (to my wallet).

Posted by Jason | August 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable, Fair, No Gimmicks

In consulting several area attorneys regarding my pending divorce, Mr. Goodman was the only counsel I found to be both clear about my rights within the law and legitimately interested in what I wanted as far as representation. There was no offer of gimmicks or scare tactics regarding the other par...ty involved, and he was aggressive ONLY within the confines of the law, and it's relation to my specific situation. In this idea, every issue regarding my case was handled efficiently, effectively, and with expert precision from day one.

Posted by F. A. | July 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent, professional and compassionate.

Mr. Goodman represented me twice--first during my divorce and again for my parental plan modification. He always has his client’s best interest as the focal point of his representation and always primarily interested in fully exploring settlement possibilities prior to involving his client in lengthy... expensive litigation. He was excellent, professional and compassionate. Everything a divorce and family lawyer should be. He possesses the insight and demeanor for this often difficult specialty. He prepared me well for the 2-year long fight that I had not fully anticipated and aggressively moved the case to a conclusion that was to my advantage. I felt very comfortable and confident in both his knowledge and experience. I definitely think having him fight for me made a difference and highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great help during a difficult time

Mr. Goodman steered and shepherded me through a very difficult divorce. At every turn I feel he offered me prudent and rational advice. He was very respectful of my concerns and handled the divorce with tact and diplomacy. While I would not want to need to use his services again, I would definitely ...hire him again. I recommend him highly.

Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Spectacular attorney

I was very pleased with the attorney and staff. Each call had the utmost professionalism and I would use this firm again in the future. Every step along the way, I was kept informed of the progress, promises were maintained and all of our questions and concerns were addressed promptly... I could not ...have asked for more! I thank and commend Garth and his team for truly being there!! Thank you so much for your help.

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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

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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

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Jason Mayberry

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April Hill

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Kevin Brennan

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