Savannah C. Wadsworth, Esq.
Partner
Phone:
(209) 278-0585
Email:
Address:
931 10th Street
Modesto, CA 95354
Sworn in:
May 16, 2021 (Provisionally Licensed in October 2020)
A Bit About Me
Savannah C. Wadsworth is a skilled Family Law Attorney with extensive experience in managing complex family law cases. Since becoming provisionally licensed in 2020 and passing the bar exam in 2021, she has successfully ensured fair outcomes in spousal support, child support, high asset valuation and division, and domestic violence situations. Savannah has a proven track record of preparing and representing clients in domestic violence trials, achieving favorable results through thorough preparation and strong advocacy. She is also adept at preparing witnesses for court appearances and trials, and efficiently conducting comprehensive discovery processes, including written discovery and depositions. Savannah is an expert in effectively negotiating settlements in high-stakes mediation, including a multi-million dollar dissolution case, and has experience litigating Hague matters to return an abducted child to their rightful home.
Work Experience
August 2023 - July 2024
December 2022 - July 2023
Successfully managed complex family law cases, ensuring fair outcomes in spousal support, child support, high asset valuation and division, and domestic violence situations. Prepared and represented clients in domestic violence trials, achieving favorable results through thorough preparation and strong advocacy. Prepared witnesses for court appearances and trials, and efficiently conducted comprehensive discovery processes, including written discovery and depositions. Prepared a domestic violence case for trial and represented the petitioning party throughout a multi-day trial. Prepared witnesses for court hearings and trial. Drafted prenuptial agreements for parties with high asset businesses and private equities. Effectively negotiated settlements in high-stakes mediation, including a multi-million dollar dissolution case, and ensured the firm's employee handbook met current labor code standards.
Managed first and third party cases concerning motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, and wrongful death, with claims ranging from emotional distress to assault. Conducted investigation and discovery though trial preparation and court proceedings, representing clients in depositions, court hearings, and negotiating settlements as required. Researched all applicable laws and findings, in order to develop appropriate legal strategies for all stages of litigation and share them with claims representatives and insured clients. Although not family law related, this position strengthened discovery skills and knowledge in the Code of Civil Procedure, which applies to all family law matters.
October 2020 - November 2022
Represented a caseload of over forty clients in a variety of family law matters including: pre- and post- judgment custody, parenting time and child support issues; dissolution and nullity; interstate and international custody matters, including Hague matters; show cause and enforcement matters; change of domicile motions (both defending and petitioning for leave to move); guardianship matters (both objecting and petitioning); termination of parental rights; domestic violence restraining orders; appeals regarding custody and denial of domestic violence restraining orders. Drafted and filed appeals with the 5th District Court of Appeal.
Educated, counseled, and empowered clients to make informed, intelligent decisions about their case, based upon practical risk-benefit analysis and understanding and application of the law to their unique circumstances. Communicated regularly with clients to explain all court proceedings, discuss case strategy, provide case updates, and answer questions. Provided written legal memoranda and/or formal letters to explain more complicated issues. Wrote detailed mediation summaries and created comprehensive marital estate charts and budgets to ensure resolution of all issues at mediation. Educated the court on client issues with strong and timely filed trial briefs. Hired and collaborated with experts in tax, business, financial, and real estate fields as needed.
Drafted prenuptial agreements. Developed discovery strategy and draft interrogatories, requests to admit, requests for documents, and subpoenas. Prepared clients for depositions and conduct depositions of witnesses. Managed all trial preparation including creation of exhibits, recordings, and tools for use during trial and post-judgment hearings.
Drafted all pleadings and motions for timely filing with the court.
Conduct mediations for a variety of cases, including dissolution matters.
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