Sumner Earl Riddick II

Sumner Earl Riddick II

4.9
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody ... +2 more
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$ 150-300 per hour


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Licensed in Georgia for 31 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1994

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4.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brett | June 25, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Mr. Riddick is Highly Recommended

I would highly recommend Sumner Riddick to anyone in the greater Lawrenceville area seeking legal assistance. Sumner worked extremely hard on my divorce case, always fighting for my best interests. He made me feel as though I was his most important client every step of the way. His responses to my... emails and phone calls were consistently timely and informative. The same can be said for his friendly and caring office staff. You won't be sorry if you choose to retain this talented attorney.

Posted by Scott | June 17, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Sumner enabled me with information and honesty

Sumner was great to work with. I felt like he heard me, heard my concerns, and gave back honest information which enabled me to make decisions. In court, we didnt get everything I wanted. However, I got what I needed, and he warned me about the other things. We discussed our options more than a f...ew times, and I really feel like he and I did this together. He certainly held up his end, was overly prepared, and we were not surprised by the opposition. That to me was, and is, a key detail. I would hire Sumner again in a minute.

Posted by Scott | November 24, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Sumner is outstanding!!

I have never had to hire an attorney in my life. I did not even know where to begin. A friend highly recommended Sumner. Within the first 15 minutes of my initial consult I knew I had found the right person for the job. He listened closely to what I had to say. He was direct, honest, and very kn...owledgeable. No divorce is easy. It is probably the scariest and most emotional thing a person will ever go through. There are always curveballs being thrown. Sumner gloved every single one. And did so with a professional calmness that helped calm me down. The process is long over for me thanks to Sumner. I have friends who are going through divorces of their own. I hear the discontent with their attorneys. The usual complaints of over-billing, their attorneys never being available, and not having the confidence their attorneys will ever settle their cases. Seemingly dragging on forever. Costing them a fortune. This was simply not the case with me. Sumner is a great attorney, and a good person. A combination you don’t see too often. I have recommended Sumner to several people already and will continue to do so.

Posted by Henry | November 04, 2014 | Child Custody

MAKING THE BEST OF A TOUGH SITUATION

After six years of divorce my ex elected to change my five year visitation arrangement. When things were amicable we had made an alteration that provided me more time, but stupid me, I didn't get it in writing when I had the chance! I retained Mr Riddick after a clear consultation and he liked my cas...e. Like all things legal (especially in Gwinnett County), it was a long process with a lot of stress and strain. Mr. Riddick maintains a great balance of seeing both the legal and the personal sides of his clients' cases. In the end, my case was settled just in advance of our court date (which he pressed very hard to get advanced on the court's calendar) with a result that allowed me a better opportunity to start being a Dad with more frequency. It was a bitter battle that IN MY OPINION the other side wouldn't have settled unless they truly thought they would have received an unfavorable result in court. The experience with Mr. Riddick was completely different than the attorney when I initially got divorced. He fought for the best interests of myself and my family.

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Attorney

Mr. Sumner Riddick is an outstanding attorney who recently represented me in a divorce case. He came highly recommended and did not disappoint! From our first meeting, he made me feel at ease and was extremely helpful and compassionate throughout a very difficult process. Mr. Riddick was tremendou...sly knowledgeable and gave sound advice. He returned phone calls and emails quickly and was very responsive to answering any and all questions. I was exceptionally pleased with the way he handled my case and would highly recommend Mr. Sumner Riddick!

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Sumner Earl Riddick II's Lawyer Endorsements

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Homer Jordan

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Allison McCarthy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sumner is an amazing attorney. He is very well respected in the community. His knowledge of the law is always top notch and he is not afraid to fight for what is right."

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Joseph Zdrilich

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to both litigate domestic custody matters against Mr. Riddick and work with him as a guardian ad litem in a contested custody matter. As a domestic attorney, he is one of the few I know who brings to his advocacy both a high level of care and conscientiousness for his clients and their objectives and the formidable trial skills it takes to help them realize those objectives. He comes to court prepared and knows that the best way to achieve a settlement is to be prepared to try your client's case. As a guardian ad litem, I can state unequivocally that he was diligent in his research, talking to all parties who had facts to share, and he used this information and the credibility he built with both sides not only to form the basis of his report but to forge a consensus that allowed the parties to reach an amicable settlement. I recently referred another attorney to Mr. Riddick to serve as a GAL and their feedback has also been overwhelmingly positive."

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Christa Kirk

Family lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sumner is one of the most astounding attorneys I have had the opportunity to meet. He is knowledgeable, kind, and yet aggressive when necessary. I trust him with my family and my friends. He has my highest endorsement."

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Stacy Levy

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a criminal defense attorney, I have had the opportunity to refer quite a few clients to Sumner Riddick. Without fail, they call to tell me what an outstanding job he did when representing them. Not only is he brilliant at what he does, but, his courtroom presence speaks volumes as to his preparedness and knowledge of the law. I strongly endorse Sumner Riddick."

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Ramon Alvarado

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've spoken to Sumner on several occasions about cases and he is always incredibly insightful about how to approach things in the most practical manner. He knows what he's doing and knows what it takes to get his clients a great result."

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Zachary Procter

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sumner is a knowledgable and skilled attorney. You cannot go wrong enlisting his services for your family law issues."

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Marta Noriega-Allen

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sumner is a skilled and assertive advocate for his clients. We recently represented opposing parties and while we were not able to resolve the case by settlement, Sumner conducted himself with poise and diligence in the courtroom. He secured a very favorable ruling in his client's favor. I highly recommend and endorse his work."

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Samuel Siemon

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"We have had numerous cases with Sumner and his firm. They are strong advocates and always have the best interest of their clients at heart. I happily endorse Sumner Riddick."

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Christine Koehler

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sumner is the perfect domestic attorney for you if you want someone to protect you and those that you love when you find yourself in a marriage that is dissolving or in a situation where a prior divorce order is no longer feasible because of a change in job situations, child custody matters, etc. He is a straight shooter who will not create litigation to run up large legal bills. He will not create an environment that will not allow you to co-parent with your former spouse in the future. If more divorce lawyers handled themselves like Sumner does, many families, even dissolved ones, would benefit. I highly recommend Sumner's services and not just because he is my law partner."

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Charles Crowe

Family lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"As his associate attorney, I have seen how Sumner handles client matters both inside and outside of the courtroom. Sumner is at all times prepared, organized, and articulate. His advocacy skills are second to none and he places his clients' interests above all else. For these reasons, I consider Sumner one of the most effective attorneys in the state of Georgia."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1994

Outstanding Public Service, Mercer University Law School

1990

Bishop Robert Smith Award, College of Charleston

1988

Alexander C. Dick Scholarship, College of Charleston

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Partner, Koehler and Riddick, LLC

1994 - 2001

Attorney, Buafo and Riddick

Associations

2010 - Present

Gwinnett County Bar Association, Divorce/Family Section

Treasurer

Gwinnett County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - 2011

Stonewall Bar Association

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Alimony case

The jury found in my client's favor saving him over $100,000.00.

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Education

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Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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College of Charleston

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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