Testimonials

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 Ms. Blanchard, the truth is my emotions overwhelmed me.

I was not able to control my grief, for the majority of the divorce. As a result, I was not the be…st client because of my emotional state of mind.
Ms. Blanchard was very professional at all times, and was kind, compassionate and allowed me my grief. I wish I could say I afforded Ms. Blanchard the same courtesy, but I was angry at everyone. I was not always kind to my legal team, I am sorry for that.

More importantly, Ms. Blanchard did things right, preventing me from allowing my pain and to drive me to bad decisions. Ms. Blanchard, saw me at my worst. Often in tears, often outraged at what had happened in my life. Ms. Blanchard, not only had to come up with, a legal strategy, (truth, no one wins in a divorce).

Ms. Blanchard also had to deal with me and make me understand that anger and revenge would not serve me well. That this required an intelligent, rational, and a well thought out approach. Sadly, my Ex wanted to go to court, and have a jury trial at that!!…We tried to avoid this at all cost. Ms. Blanchard was always looking for a reasonable solution to this terrible situation. The Ex would not accept any of our offers. Even when I offered more than was reasonable. At this point, my team needed to make me understand that I was going to court. I had no choice. What should have been a simple divorce, ended up in front of a jury. This is where 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. We down right won, measuring the things you measure in a divorce case, money, alimony, etc. It is very important to note the following. In divorce people, like me, good people often come up with all sorts of ideas. Ideas to “get even” or “hurt” the Ex-spouse. Ms. Blanchard often had to talk me down from being a fool. She was always kind in how approached it. It being the unrealistic ideas you may come up with, just to get “even”. Ms. Blanchard is very bright, but more importantly a person of great integrity. She often told me to just be honest.

Attorney’s are not inexpensive, and Ms. Blanchard and her firm did not try to run up my bill just to make money. They continuously looked for the most cost effective way to end the marriage justly. Fair is not a word that has legal value, just (or justice) is the best you can hope for in my opinion. The legal system, or divorce court, is a horrid place where people are jaded and cynical by all the nasty divorces they have seen. I suppose I can’t blame them. So trust me you need an advocate. I could never have gone thru this without the very best attorney. I am an educated and experienced man, but nothing can prepare you for a nasty divorce.

As I said by all measures the jury found for us. Ms Blanchard told me to be honest on the stand and not lose control of my emotions. Honest was easy, not crying at the magnitude of my loss was not.

Although we “won”, I lost. No-one wins in a divorce. Ms. Blanchard stood up for me when I could not stand for myself, Ms. Blanchard also kept me from being my own worst enemy. In the end, I at least feel I was vindicated, and realize I had no reason to be ashamed of my my behavior as a spouse or my behavior during the divorce. Ms. Blanchard 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. Because, I can look myself in the mirror and know, I did my best, I never lied, and I told the truth. Thank you Alyssa

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.

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.

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 found myself in need of an attorney who possessed the ability to not only understand the complexity of my case, but could defend my rights as a parent. After meeting Ms. Blanchard I quickly realized she was more than capable in representing me. She is always quick to respond to any questions and co…ntinuously impresses me with her professionalism and dedication. Ms. Blanchard’s integrity is beyond reproach. She is an experience litigator and I am more than confident in her abilities. I am thankful to have her legal expertise! Excellent!

Utilized O’Dell Hungerford Blanchard & Booth for a probate process for my parents’ estate and they were simply amazing! Always on top of things, they kept me in the loop, and the entire process was seamless. They are a pleasure to work with!

Ms. Hungerford is a very caring, knowledgeable, and professional advocate and attorney. Leslee has assisted and represented my family and me in manifold family law cases. From Temporary Protective Orders to Custody Modification cases, Ms. Hungerford displayed outstanding knowledge, skills, and abil…ities. She works long and hard to prepare the courtroom presentation and is ready, willing, and able to take on the tough challenges in family law. Leslee is always available, 24/7, to listen, answer questions, and provide timely guidance Over the course of several years, Ms. Hungerford has become not only our advocate, counselor, and attorney, she is also a family friend. I am proud to call her our attorney and friend.

I only had a very serious general question that was in need of a lawyer’s expertise. Many lawyers didn’t bother answering in full or at all because in this day and age money speaks and moral is a sign of weakness. This lawyer stands tall in the face of societies altruistic takeover of the conscious m…ind as he broke down my question and added insight with no problem. As a Graduate of the University of Georgia as of 2017, he comes out of a generation of self thinkers, words to describe men like this would “determined”, men who will singlehandly change the future as we know it one act at a time. If you are in need of a lawyer who exhibits these characteristics. I strongly encourage you to contact Nicholas Booth! He is waiting!

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 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.

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.

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!

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 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,

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.

I’ve dealt with quite a few firms. Yours by far, hands down was the most professional and efficient both in and out of court. Danielle kept me sane throughout this ordeal. She never let her personal opinion or emotions get involved but she was definitely a soft landing, an understanding professional and showed enough empathy to let me know she cared and understood where I was coming from without compromising her position as an attorney. Your firm is lucky to have her.

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.

I think that all of you were just wonderful. I so appreciate everything you have done.

The issues related to my case were thoroughly discussed. And when there were communication issues with the other party, your firm took the initiative to keep my case on the front burner.

This was a fantastic experience. The staff was courteous and quick.

Excellent teamwork!

I could not have asked for better service. You made a difficult time…easier to work through. Thank you for all you have done for us.

You made the process easy to understand, you were very efficient without frivolous expenditures, and your representation was superior. I am truly grateful.

I felt our consultation was very important and you clearly had an excellent understanding of the direction I wanted to go. I could not have hoped for a better outcome.

They didn’t play games or stoop low at any point in the process. I couldn’t have asked for a better, more professional team.