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    The Law Office Of Matthew G. Goodwin

    The Law Office Of Matthew G. GoodwinThe Law Office Of Matthew G. GoodwinThe Law Office Of Matthew G. Goodwin

    Practical, Effective, and Dedicated Representation in Family Law, Reproductive Law and General Legal Matters

    (424) 204-9886

    Contact Us Today

    info@goodwin-lawoffice.com

    The Law Office Of Matthew G. Goodwin

    The Law Office Of Matthew G. GoodwinThe Law Office Of Matthew G. GoodwinThe Law Office Of Matthew G. Goodwin

    Practical, Effective, and Dedicated Representation in Family Law, Reproductive Law and General Legal Matters

    (424) 204-9886

    Contact Us Today

    Practical, Effective, Dedicated Representation

    Practical

    Practical

    Practical

    Matthew adopts a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to all his cases. He works with each  client to identify reasonable goals and develop a common sense strategy to try to achieve them. From the outset, Matthew provides insight into the underlying process of a case  and takes the time with each client to help them develop reasonable expectations.

    Effective

    Practical

    Practical

    Matthew has an excellent track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients through negotiation and settlement whenever possible. When settlement is not possible, Matthew is an effective litigator and has the ability to quickly distinguish between those cases that can and should settle and those which require litigation to reach their resolution.

    Dedicated

    Practical

    Dedicated

    Over his career, Matthew has represented a diverse range of individuals in all types of cases. No matter his client's background, net worth, life experience, or situation, he strives in all cases to be compassionate, understanding, dedicated and of maximum service. A member of the LGBTQ community himself, he knows the importance of being seen and heard and the reassurance that comes from having an ally in your corner.

    About The Law Office of Matthew G. Goodwin

    Family Law

    Surrogacy, ART, & Family Formation

    Experienced and Knowledgeable

    Matthew handles a broad range of Family Law matters in and around Los Angeles, CA including but not limited to:

    • Dissolution (Divorce)
    • Dissolution of Registered Domestic Partnerships
    • Partition of Real Estate
    • Child Custody
    • Spousal and Child Support
    • Modifications of Judgments/Orders
    • Premarital & Postnuptial Agreements
    • Cohabitation and co-ownership agreements
    • LGBTQ Family Law 

    Experienced and Knowledgeable

    Surrogacy, ART, & Family Formation

    Experienced and Knowledgeable

    Matthew has been a practicing attorney for over a decade,  is admitted to the bar in both New York and California, and maintains a law office in West Hollywood, California. He has litigated and settled many complex and not-so-complex matters in that time. He has a wealth of experience acquired both inside and outside of the courtroom whic

    Matthew has been a practicing attorney for over a decade,  is admitted to the bar in both New York and California, and maintains a law office in West Hollywood, California. He has litigated and settled many complex and not-so-complex matters in that time. He has a wealth of experience acquired both inside and outside of the courtroom which assists him in all aspects of his work on behalf of the firm and his clients. He has clerked for two judges and, prior to attending law school, worked in politics for many years. 

    Surrogacy, ART, & Family Formation

    Surrogacy, ART, & Family Formation

    Surrogacy, ART, & Family Formation

    Our law office is proud to provide attorney services to help intended parents navigate the legalities of creating families through surrogacy or other means involving assisted reproduction technology such as embryo and sperm donation.  We represent gestational surrogates as well as gamete donors in creating agreements that are tailored to 

    Our law office is proud to provide attorney services to help intended parents navigate the legalities of creating families through surrogacy or other means involving assisted reproduction technology such as embryo and sperm donation.  We represent gestational surrogates as well as gamete donors in creating agreements that are tailored to their needs. Matthew has also represented a number of families seeking second parent adoptions.

    Background

    Education & Professional Associations

    Education

    Brooklyn Law School

    • Juris Doctor

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    • Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude


    Professional Associations

    • Los Angeles County Bar Association
    • Beverly Hills Bar Association
    • National LGBT Bar Association
    • LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
    • Family Law Institute
    • Board Member - L.A. LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce

    Representative Matters Handled

    • Co-Counsel in Heavily Litigated Dissolution Case with Minor Children and Common Property Division and Distribution Issues (Marital Residence; RSUs)
    • Attorney to Prospective Adoptive Parents for Child for Whom They Were Appointed Guardians
    • 2+ Year Litigation on Behalf of Unsighted Father to Gain Unsupervised Parenting Time Following Adverse and Discriminatory Ruling;
    • Litigation and settlement of multiple divorces and/or partition and equitable claims cases involving LGBTQ married persons who were partnered for substantial time prior to marriage;
    • Litigation and/or settlement of multiple family law actions, including divorces and custody, involving allegations of alcoholism and/or substance abuse;
    • Litigated on behalf of client involved in dispute with former spouse over vaccination of children for COVID-19;
    • Litigation on behalf of ultra high-net worth individuals in dissolution actions involving validity and enforceability of 30+ year old premarital agreement as well as characterization, valuation and division of sophisticated financial instruments such as carried interest in venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley;
    • UCCJEA litigation involving ultra high-net worth parents and children residing separate and apart in multiple jurisdictions;
    • Representation of gestational surrogates under New York's Child-Parent Security Act;
    • Second-parent adoptions to secure rights of intended parents appearing on birth certificates whose status as parents might otherwise be vulnerable;
    • Multi-year litigation involving unjust enrichment and contract claims against the County of Nassau in New York State.

    Contact Us

    Email to Schedule a Consultation

    You can schedule a consultation one of three ways: use the on-line scheduler below,  email info@goodwin-lawoffice.com, or call (424) 204-9886. 


    Depending on the circumstances of the case, this consultation may be virtual or in-person.


    We serve clients throughout Southern California and the greater Los Angeles area including: Beverly Hills, Hollywood and West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Brentwood, West Los Angeles, Burbank, Pasadena, the San Fernando Valley, and the Inland Empire.

    The Law Office of Matthew G. Goodwin

    9000 W. Sunset Boulevard, Suite 710, West Hollywood, California 90069

    Tel: (424) 204-9886 This office does not accept service by facsimile. Paid, garage parking is available on-site; our office does not validate. There is nearby street and metered parking available as well.

    Hours

    Open today

    09:00 am – 05:00 pm

    Closed on Major Holidays

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