Raymond William Godwin

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Raymond William Godwin: Attorney with Raymond W. Godwin Attorney at Law A Professional Corporation
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Co-author: "The Complete Adoption Book" (now in 3rd ed.). Author: "The Problems and Realities of Adoption in America" in "Understanding Contemporary Social Problems" (textbook). Adjunct Professor: Brookdale Community College (Lincroft, NJ); Limestone College (Gaffney, SC). Former Attorney, SC Department of Social Services. Board Member and Chairman, Compass of Carolina. Member, Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Coached Recreation and Classic Soccer. Adoptive parent of two daughters.

Areas of Practice (22)

  • Adoption Law
  • Agency Adoptions
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Child Advocacy
  • Child Custody
  • Child Protection
  • Childrens Rights
  • Family Law
  • Foster Care
  • Grandparents Custody
  • Grandparents Visitation Rights
  • Independent Adoptions
  • International Adoptions
  • International Child Custody
  • Interstate Adoptions
  • Interstate Child Custody
  • Parental Rights
  • Private Adoptions
  • Step Parent Adoptions
  • Termination of Parental Rights
  • Third Party Custody
  • Visitation Rights

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Bob Jones University, B.A., cum laude, 1979
Law School Attended:
University of South Carolina, J.D., 1981
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, South Carolina; 1984, New Jersey; 1984, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Memberships:
Greenville County and American Bar Associations; South Carolina Bar; Christian Legal Society.
Birth Information:
Nurnberg, West Germany, May 14, 1955
ISLN:
907044930

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Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (12 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.4/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 11/14/12 in General Practice

    I have worked with Mr. Godwin on matters relating to the adoption practice for probably twenty years. I have found him thorough, extremely knowledgeable in this area of the law. His main focus is the adoption practice. I am a member of the American A... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/06/12 in Family Law

    Ray is an extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and ethical attorney. I have worked with him on a large number of adoption matters and he understands the law and the needs of his clients and is extremely professional to work with.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/20/12 in Family Law

    He is easy to work with & knows the intricacies of adoption law very well.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/10/12 in Adoption Law

    I have worked with Ray W. Godwin on no less than a dozen cases over the past 10 year and he his very capable in his field of practice.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/18/10 in Adoption Law

    Ray deserves top ratings in all categories. He is truly an asset to our profession.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/18/10 in Litigation

    I have known Ray Godwin for many years in both a professional and personal capacity and he has always exemplified the character and wisdom that makes me proud to be a member of the bar. He is at the top of his field in all respects and should be aff... Read more

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/26/12 in Domestic Relations

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/02/12 in Adoption Law

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/30/12 in Family Law

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/10/12 in Adoption Law

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (63 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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4.6/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

Very good service. I always feel involved, informed, and up-to-date with every aspect of my case.

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Contact Information:

864-823-2092  Phone

864-255-4342  Fax

www.scadopt.net

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