Rider Goodwin Law offices
At Rider Goodwin Law Offices LLC, we are passionate protectors of our clients and their families. If you are in the midst of a family law difficulty, our experienced Denver divorce lawyer can provide the compassionate legal counsel you need to preserve your rights and your family bonds.
Our firm was founded on belief that no one should have to confront their legal crisis alone and unprepared. Whether you are facing the breakdown of your marriage, a bitter child custody dispute, or need to modify court-order spousal support, look to us for insightful guidance and representation.
Why Us?
Our philosophy is that a family law attorney should not just be an impersonal hired hand, but a compassionate ally who is engaged in the concerns, perspectives, and goals of their clients. Before choosing representation for your divorce or other family law matter, take a moment to meet our team of Denver family lawyers and discover the backgrounds, skills, and disciplines they are ready to bring to your case.
+ Our Approach
Our Values
Family Focused
We understand and appreciate the impact legal processes have on our clients and their children. Family law matters can be innately traumatic for children. Our role in the legal process is to minimize and mitigate these effects as much as possible. As counsel for our clients, we encourage courses of action that minimize unnecessary pain and conflict. We know that the best representation we provide our clients includes avoiding short-term thinking and advocating for the long-term benefits to the children and the family.
Effective
There are no “winners” or “losers” in Family Law. The process is difficult. We believe we are effective for our clients when we are proactive, educational, and client and child focused. From negotiation and settlement, Court or litigation, and day-to-day client interaction, our team will be empathetic and effective. And, while every case is different, we have created standard operating procedures that allow us to work efficiently across the firm.
Dependable
We cannot predict the future nor guarantee the outcomes of Family Law matters. What we do guarantee is to be with you each and every step of the way in this process. We will ensure that you are prepared and informed. We will be your supporter and your advocate. This can be a scary and emotional process. We believe that we can reduce your fear and anxiety by providing stable, consistent, reliable legal support, as well as share our professional network which extends into other aspects of your family life, such as financial, real estate, and emotional support resources.
Integrity
As your counselor, we have a responsibility to educate and prepare you for the legal process. You can count on the fact that we give our clients the right long-term advice. This sometimes means counseling a client against a path that they want to take, but we feel may not be right for the family. This means having hard, honest conversations about possible outcomes of a case. This means setting realistic expectations with our clients; not simply telling them what they want to hear. We have the courage and experience to advise our clients as to the best options for them and their children.
Empowerment
Knowledge is power. Family Law cases are filled with unknowns and uncertainties. Educating our clients about the available options and the potential consequences, good and bad, of each, allows our clients to make informed decisions about their future. We encourage our clients to focus on what is within our control and where we can effectuate positive change.
Compassion
We appreciate the sensitive nature of our client’s circumstances. We approach every interaction with empathy and understanding. We know that our clients are facing difficult and emotional choices, and that we can be a resource to alleviate their anxiety, fear and pain. Whenever we can do so, we will. We are dedicated to the long-term well-being of our clients and their children.
