Justin O'Dell - O’Dell Hungerford Blanchard & Booth

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I never thought I would need a divorce attorney. I was shocked, angry, and upset when I discovered I did indeed need legal counsel. When I met Mr. O’Dell and Ms. Blanchard, the truth is my emotions overwhelmed me. I was not able to control my grief, for the majority of the divorce. They were both very professional at all times, as well as kind, compassionate and allowed me my grief. I guess being a good divorce attorney means you have to be part therapist. More importantly, Mr. O’Dell and Ms. Blanchard did things right, preventing me from allowing my pain to drive me to bad decisions. Often in tears, often outraged at what had happened in my life, and just plain heartbroken. Mr. O’Dell and Ms. Blanchard, not only had to come up with, a legal strategy, they also had to deal with me and make me understand that anger and revenge would not serve me well. They were always looking for a reasonable solution to this terrible situation that was the least expensive. They never did things or filed motions just to generate fees. They were very clear with me on the fee structure and how it worked. Attorneys are not inexpensive, competent caring Attorneys are worth every dime. What should have been a simple divorce, ended up in front of a jury. I think that surprised us all. It should have been simple. This is where Mr. O’Dell and Ms. Blanchard and my legal team really had to shine. They had to do two things, present a well thought out case, and help me from falling apart. To say we prevailed in court would be an understatement. In divorce, good people often come up with all sorts of ideas. Ideas to "get even" or "hurt" the ex-spouse. Mr. O’Dell and Ms. Blanchard often had to talk me down from being a fool, and wasting time and money making a bad situation worse. They were always kind and patient in how they approached it. Both Mr. O’Dell and Ms. Blanchard are very bright, but more importantly they are people of great integrity and moral character. They always told me to just be honest. They continuously looked for the most cost-effective way to end the marriage justly. I could never have gone through this without the very best attorneys. I am an educated and experienced man, but nothing can prepare you for a nasty divorce. No-one wins in a divorce. Both Mr. O’Dell and Ms. Blanchard stood up for me when I could not stand for myself. They also kept me from being my own worst enemy. Ms. Blanchard especially helped me keep my humanity intact. Ms. Blanchard is young, but Ms. Blanchard has wisdom, character, experience, intelligence and integrity. I desperately needed her help. In so many ways she saved me, salvaged the rest of my life. Thank you, Alyssa. Thank you, Justin, you are tough and smart, and a good man. You always told the truth. Even when I didn't want to hear it or accept it. That is not only a strength but also a kindness. Feeding someone’s grief, allowing them to live in a dream world and not see the reality of a situation takes guts. Sometimes it us just as important to stand up to your client as it is to stand up for your client. That is not a skill many people have; the world is full of people who will tell you what you want to hear. Speaking truth, is often the most difficult thing to do.

As a business owner for over thirty years, I have come to see legal services as a crucial part of the landscape. Over twenty years ago, I was introduced to Justin O’Dell during a mediation meeting. Since then, I have relied on Justin’s legal expertise on numerous occasions. Known for my strong and so...metimes stubborn desire to win, I have been fortunate to have Justin and his team guide me in understanding the benefits of compromise. In addition to business matters, I have unfortunately needed O’Dell Hungerford Blanchard & Booth's services for personal issues. My wife of thirty-six years, Cathy, was taken from us by pancreatic cancer. During this time of profound loss for me and our three children, Justin, and his support staff provided the sensitivity and professionalism needed to navigate the complexities of the probate process. When three of my office suites were destroyed due to freezing weather causing the fire suppression system to burst, I faced a challenging situation. The repair responsibility was split between the HOA and my business office insurance policy. My insurance policy was reluctant to pay until the HOA did, and the HOA’s estimate of damages was short by $171,903.86. After numerous unproductive meetings with both parties, I contacted Justin O’Dell and learned we had less than two weeks to file a suit. [They] meticulously reviewed thousands of emails and documents, enabling us to file the suit before the statute of limitations expired. Thanks to [Justin's] prompt and thorough response, I won the case, no compromise required, and was fully reimbursed for all repair costs. Although I have not met all the lawyers at the firm, every interaction with Justin [and his] exceptional support staff has consistently met my high standards for professionalism and client satisfaction. I highly recommend their services.

My business partner and I met with Justin and were impressed how he was able to listen and quickly assessed our situation. He offered several solutions and recommended a wining exit stradgey to a complex situation with our bonding company.

Justin O'Dell is an exceptional lawyer. He skillfully navigated through the issues of my long complicated divorce. His calm professional demeanor helped mitigate the high emotions that often accompany divorce. He is knowledgeable, ethical, fair, and responsive with emails and calls,

Justin is a remarkable lawyer! I have had a bit of experience with attorneys and I must say they have not all been favorable. Justin is ethical, and exposes the truth. I had a contentious exhaustive high net worth divorce. Justin fought diligently and expeditiously to get to a settlement, and wh...en he presented our case in court his argument was comprehensive, articulate and spot in every time! More than that he cares and it is evident in all he dedication to his clients. He also handled a corporate case in which my ex sued me during the divorce. Justin was again business savvy and completely understand and was able to unmask the situation. He gets numbers, custody and business and I would not hire anyone else.

Justin was phenomenal - his approach, connections, and negotiation skills were on full display as he helped me deal with my ex's totally baseless request for custody modification. He was able to get them back to mediation (first time I tried mediation without my previous attorney) and we were able t...o agree on a new parenting plan - one which allowed me to achieve nearly everything I had hoped for. Highly recommend!

For my divorce I couldn't have hired a better lawyer. From the start to finish he was outstanding and professional. My outcome was exactly what I wanted. Look no further for a attorney and retain Justin O'Dell.

I had a legal issue that lasted over six years until I went to O’Dell Hungerford Blanchard & Booth. Mr. O'Dell was able to resolve the issue over a breakfast coffee with the opposing party and kept me informed about the developments in my case.

Justin and his team are fantastic! Extremely professional and keep their clients informed throughout the legal process. Hi professionalism and approach to customer service is second to none. I highly recommend his firm!

I have been a part of the criminal justice system for over 40-years, but when our family needed a family law attorney we were fortunate to find Justin O'Dell. Over the course of many years and cases including Temporary Protective Orders, Custody Modification, Contempt, and a lawsuit, Mr. O'Dell has displayed a compassionate and professional work ethic. Always available, Mr. O'Dell returned a phone call from atop a mountain in Alaska. Mr. O'Dell is smart, articulate, detail-oriented, and determined. Mr. O'Dell has become our trusted counselor and family friend. His sage advice is unmatched. His probity is unquestionable. We highly recommend Mr. O'Dell.

Counselor O'Dell was most professional and capable. Should I have a need for further representation I will definitely seek the services of Mr. O'Dell again.

Justin O’Dell has been actively practicing law in Georgia since his admission to the bar in 2002. He founded O’Dell Hungerford Blanchard & Booth Attorneys in January 2013, based on a commitment to clients and community. Mr. O’Dell has litigated bench and jury cases in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, and in the various Superior, State, Probate and Juvenile Courts of Metro Atlanta, Georgia. He has also appeared before the Cherokee and Cobb County Board of Commissioners as well as the Marietta City Council on various client matters related to licensing and zoning.

Mr. O’Dell has a broad range of practice areas, including but not limited to business and civil litigation disputes, family law matters, probate litigation and property litigation. He has appeared in a variety of forums related to property title and use. Justin has also litigated consumer cases involving personal injury, wrongful foreclosure, wrongful eviction, breach of fiduciary duty and defective construction. He has also successfully represented residential and commercial property owners facing claims of eminent domain. Mr. O’Dell has successfully handled each of the last three election disputes in Cobb County.

Justin O’Dell was raised on a small family farm in Southern Idaho. He attended Furman University, graduating in 1999 with a degree in Political Science. He attended law school at the University of Georgia and completed his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, in 2002. In addition to working on a farm, Mr. O’Dell worked as a summer seasonal wild land firefighter for the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management.

Since coming to Marietta, Mr. O’Dell has become ingrained in the local community through civic and nonprofit service. He serves on various civic and non-profit boards and is one of the founding Board members and Board Chairman of Reconnecting Families, Inc. and the recipient of their annual Juanita Stedman Celebrating Families award. Mr. O’Dell is an active member of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and completed the Leadership Cobb program in 2007. He has been elected to leadership within the Kiwanis Club of Marietta to serve as Club Secretary, President-Elect and Club President. Justin is active within the faith community as a member, Deacon and Sunday School Instruction at First Baptist Church of Marietta.

Mr. O’Dell’s work has been recognized in a variety of ways. In 2010, he was named one of the 20 Rising Stars Under 40 in Cobb County, Georgia. Also in 2010, Justin was recognized by the State Bar of Georgia with the Robert Benham Award for Community Service. In 2012, Georgia Power awarded him their annual Citizen Wherever We Serve Award. Super Lawyers selected him for the past three years as a Georgia Rising Star. He has received recognition for outstanding service by the Marietta Kiwanis club and the Cobb Collaborative. In 2015, he was given the Chairman’s Award by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce in recognition for his work in Co-Chairing the 2014 Countywide SPLOST referendum. He was also awarded the 2016 Next Generation Award by the Cobb Young Professionals division of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce.