This afternoon, Cobb Chamber‘s Northwest Cobb Area Council awarded our very own Justin O’Dell with the 2024 West Cobb Citizen of the Year award. We are so proud of Justin’s commitment to the community and the positive impact he has had as a role model in the area. Congratulations Justin!
"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."
"Ms. Blanchard handled my high conflict paternity/custody case. This was the most stressful thing I’ve ever experienced and I wouldn’t want anyone else in my corner. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I was never left in the dark and everything was done in a timely manner and done well."
"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."