Sumner Earl Riddick II's Reviews

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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.

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Posted by Jaime | August 20, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Class Act

Sumner is open, honest and sharp. He is very strategic and always had me feeling empowered to handle the situation. Always accessible. He is more focused on doing what is best for his client rather than watching the clock for billable time and filing motions for the sake of filing. Highly recomme...nd him!

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Posted by FRANCE | August 12, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

EXCELLENT ALL AROUND

Having to accompany my daughter in a custody battle for her daughter was excruciating. Fortunately we had Sumner working for us. He is not just a thorough, brilliant, talented, experienced and knowledgable attorney. He is also a reader of character, and a compassionate and scrupulously honest pers...on. By the time we went to trial he knew our case inside out and he knew every person involved inside out. He had not contented himself with hearing the facts as we related them to him. He dug out every detail, whether for or against us. He insisted on the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. He did not indulge in shady legal maneuvering. He followed the law to the letter but left no stone unturned. His psychological insight was invaluable in gauging our case and in preparing each one of us for trial. He came to trial uniquely prepared. He was sharp, attentive, nothing escaped him. He thought on his feet and met every challenge square on with impeccable logic. We emerged from this horrendous case with a clear conscience. Sumner won our case with honor. As a fellow attorney, I give him a 10 out of 5. As a fellow human being I find him unparalleled. Sumner is a credit to his profession and a wonderful human being. We love him, respect him and will forever be in his debt.

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Posted by Greg | November 30, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Sumner is the Best!

Sumner is Excellent! He is very firm and straight to the point which made me comfortable and gave me confidence that my situation was going to work out okay. Sumner and his team also have an extremely good handle on the workings of the Gwinnett County Court System which saved time, cost, and avoide...d much aggravation spent wondering what was happening on that end of things (I knew what was going on at EVERY STEP). He and his team utlized my funds very efficiently and in a manner that I felt i received very good value for my money, and I received a tally at the end of each month that showed how each penny was spent. Sumner also cared about me as a person (including my health) through this difficult time, which increased my confidence in Sumner and his team in knowing that they really had MY best interests at heart. The numerous awards hanging in the lobby of his office (in my opinion) are not mere tokens of commendation. They are for a job extremely well done and I would recommend Sumner to anyone who is serious about hiring one of the best attorneys in town.

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Posted by Bradley | November 29, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent. Made a tough time much easier.

Mr. Riddick did an exceptional job of explaining the process that I would endure. He and his firm were sensitive to my needs in a very difficult time. They handled everything with professionalism, urgency, and detailed communication. They were always available to answer any of my questions or conc...erns. Mr. Riddick was always prepared and made certain to have an answer for any possible issues that might arise from opposing counsel. Mr. Riddick was very knowledgeable and his experience in court was evident as he did an amazing job at trial. As negotiations ensued, Mr. Riddick pushed and knew exactly how to handle unreasonable demands. The firm handled billing fairly and was always available to answer my questions. I would definitely recommend Mr. 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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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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