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Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Brilliant and Compassionate

I hired Sumner for multiple contempt charges against my ex husband. Unfortunately it quickly became also a parenting plan modification when my ex husband decided to further complicate the issues. I had spent years allowing this man to bully me and keep me too consumed with fear of retaliation to seek... legal help. Sumner was the brilliant bulldog that I needed to give me the courage I had lacked. He worked tirelessly to get an outcome that was in the best interest of my children. There were many twists and turns throughout the process, including my ex ending up in jail for almost two months and the stress of legal drama being compounded with the heartache of multiple miscarriages. Sumner was always there to be a welcome voice of reason to keep me focused when I felt like giving up. He always had the uncanny ability to honestly tell me when I was being unreasonable while also showing compassion and truly seemed to care about me and my family. I only wish I had hired him for the original divorce case, as I probably wouldn't have found myself in the mess I came to him with. Sumner continues to be a wealth of knowledge and is always willing to help when I need him. He has been a God-send and I would never consider anyone else to represent me. Sumner is a wonderful person and an ingenious lawyer and I absolutely recommend him.

Posted by Luke | July 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

No one likes to take family matters to court. However, sometimes you are left no choice. When that time comes choose Sumner!

After seeing my wife continually turn the other cheek with her ex-husband, for years, his continual disrespect of judges orders caused us to take legal action. As unfortunately having a rational conversation with this individual had never been possible, we seeked an attorney. Sumner came highly recom...mend and when we met with him for the first time we knew we made the right choice. Although he spent well over an hour consulting with us we weren’t billed for a penny over the 60 minutes. Sumner immediately made it his duty to not only fully understand our issues but also bring to the table his years of experience with the Gwinnett County Judges and what they would and would not go for. His wisdom and compassion kept my wife calm as her ex got himself re-arrested, it was found that his wife was posting vulgar and derogatory remarks about my wife and our 2 sweet children, and as we suffered through 2 miscarriages all during this process. Through it all I know Sumner had the best interest of my family in mind. In the end he gave me peace of mind as I saw my wife go from being walked on to being a force to be reckoned with. Sumner continues to check in with us, and we with him, as he is always there when an issue arises and has no problem addressing it head on. Honestly, if you haven’t hired Sumner yet you need to pray that your opposition doesn’t...

Posted by Ashley | November 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Horrible Divorce but a Great Experience

I can not begin to tell you how wonderful Sumner Riddick is. I had a very messy divorce with a lot on the line for me. My divorce was something I did not want to do but had to for the well being of my infant son and myself. I was not in a place to be strong and fight and I needed the house (down paym...ent and equity) and I needed sole legal and physical custody. He did everything for me. All I had to worry about was taking care of my son and I left the rest up to him. My divorce lasted 15 months and cost me money but it was worth every penny! I got everything I originally asked for and did not even have to step foot inside a court room. Now 2 years later I moved out of state and we are doing wonderful....the other party did not get anything but hefty legal fees and rightfully so. My friends are now going through their own divorces and let me tell you I wish I could refer Mr. Riddick to them because he was classy and honest.

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Helped Me Through a Trying Time

Sumner was exactly what I needed when I went through my divorce and custody battle. My ex had decided that she would fight me every step of the way even though she was hardly involved in my children's lives up until the divorce. Sumner laid out a road map for me and gave me great advice at every turn.... There were many occasions when I thought I was losing the battle, but Sumner would shed light on the actual situation and when needed was able to show me I had the strength to get through this. He knew exactly what was needed and when it was needed. When we went to mediation to finalize the divorce agreement and parenting plan, Sumner was very attentive to my needs and feelings as we went through the process. In the end, Sumner was able to get me exactly what I wanted in both the divorce and the custody of my child. I never wish a divorce or any type custody battle on anyone, but if you have to experience it, Sumner is the perfect person to have in your corner.

Posted by Danielle | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best experience!

Going through a divorce is awful. Sumner was so understanding and supportive. Moments I was ready to throw in the towel, he helped me not to. He is so knowledgeable and understands what's best for you. He cares so much about the children and what is the best for them. He was always there to answ...er every question and always followed up To make sure you were doing what you were supposed to do. The best part was it wasn't about winning, it was doing what was best for you, your family and your future!!

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