Atty. Garth Goodman

Atty. Garth Goodman

Garth Goodman is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, contested divorce and 19 other areas of law. Garth received a B.A. degree from Stetson University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

St. Petersburg St. Petersburg 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Garth Goodman at a glance

Garth Goodman is a Member based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Garth R. Goodman, Esq.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in Florida (1994) and District Of Columbia (2007). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1991) and Stetson University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of St and Chairperson, Family and Marital Law Section, Petersburg Bar Association. Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Garth Goodman is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, contested divorce and 19 other areas of law
  • Garth received a B.A. degree from Stetson University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Garth practices at Garth R. Goodman, Esq. in St. Petersburg, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Garth Goodman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Garth Goodman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Garth Goodman is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Florida →

Child Custody & Visitation

Garth Goodman is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Florida →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Garth Goodman is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Garth Goodman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Child Support

Garth Goodman is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Petersburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Garth Goodman

Where is Garth Goodman's law office located?
Garth Goodman's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm is Garth R. Goodman, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Garth Goodman handle?
Garth Goodman focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Garth Goodman practiced law?
Garth Goodman has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Garth Goodman go to law school?
Garth Goodman earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Garth Goodman for a consultation?
You can contact Garth Goodman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Garth Goodman received?
Garth Goodman's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Stetson University
- 1991
B.A.
Stetson University
- 1989

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1994
District Of Columbia
Admitted: 2007

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