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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 26 - 30 of 33 reviews

Posted by Samuel | August 15, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional Attorney, Most Highly Recommended

Mr. Goodman represented me during my divorce and helped me get time sharing with my children. He really took the time to listen to my concerns about my children, child support and how my wife and I were going to divide up our stuff including the house. Mr. Goodman always explained the law to me an...d discussed my options. I felt a part of the process and that I had someone on my side. You should give Mr. Goodman a call if you need an attorney on your side.

Posted by Rebecca | September 14, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

The Name Speaks for Itself

Our parents teach us many things throughout our lives. One thing they can NEVER teach us is how to handle going through a divorce and how to handle our ex's and kids during a divorce. Having been through 2 different attorneys on my case, I was extremely skeptical hiring yet another attorney to guid...e me through this divorce stuff. Garth Goodman was definitely upfront, honest, and didn't tell me what I wanted to hear, he told me what I needed to hear. Garth opened my eyes to my own actions and how they were going to impact my case (good and bad). I spent a lot of money on attorneys who were telling me they could help me keep this and help me keep that, but did not go through the other scenarios that might happen. Garth never promised me a specific outcome and gave me insight as to all sides of the spectrum. In the year he spent working on my case, I was never given a sense of false hope. He truly prepared me for all best case and worst case scenarios. Garth is an excellent attorney with great knowledge of the laws. Garth has lead me into a direction of moving forward, leaving the past behind and this skill is truly priceless. I couldn’t be anymore grateful.

Posted by Sarah | September 12, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended, Very Knowledgable Lawyer

Mr. Goodman was my attorney in my divorce case. I needed to relocate out of state where I had a great job opportunity and where my daughter had an opportunity to be around more family. Mr. Goodman put together a fantastic strategy in my case that allowed me to make the move for a better life. Mr. ...Goodman was very organized and made sure I was fully informed on the strategic plan and what I needed to do to be prepared. Mr. Goodman opened my eyes to evidence and witnesses that were a crucial part of our strategy. I really felt like I was involved in my case and had a say in the strategic plan. With such a big move ahead of me, Mr. Goodman’s retainer fee was affordable and manageable. His office promptly returned emails and telephone calls, and I never felt abandoned. Mr. Goodman was definitely on top of his game and I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Not as good as he sounds

Type of Case: Divorce with Minor Children and Division of Assets. Though he uses the analogy of you being the captain of the ship and he is the first mate, you should know that HIS focus is to distribute time sharing evenly between parents and to make sure that all assets are divided equally, though ...not necessarily equitably. Though you and he may discuss a different outcome, this is his primary focus at mediation and with all communication with the other party. He did not file for child support enforcement at the outset of my case and this has left me without it as the case is still not resolved, and I am having to seek enforcement on my own. Though we discussed the details of the case thoroughly at the outset, and he assured me that we would be able to resolve the case within the confines of the retainer, he did not deliver, despite the fact that the case has gone exactly as we discussed. The retainer is gone, no settlement agreement is in place, and I am no closer to a settled divorce than before hiring him.

Posted by Ashely | January 02, 2011 | Family

Awesome Attorney!

Mr. Goodman is an excellent attorney. He aggressively pursued my case and gratly assisted my child and I during a very difficult time. He was always prepared for court, answered all my questions and was always there for me. I highly recommend Garth Goodman!

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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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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

Family lawyer

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William Slicker

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Jason Mayberry

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Kevin Brennan

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