Campbell & Madden, PLLC - Shalimar (FL)

5 /5 Devante Bryant: Mr. Madden was very knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with. The receptionist was very personable and helpful with the entire process. He took time to explain everything clearly and guided me through a very stressful situation. Truly appreciate their help and highly recommend.

5 /5 Gulia Kirimova: Mr. Madden Law Firm is truly outstanding! Their professionalism, expertise, and genuine care made all the difference. They took the time to guide me through every step, making a stressful process so much easier. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of exceptional legal help!

5 /5 Aymee Aixa: I, unfortunately am one of those cases you hear about where the family, no matter how long it has been, keep having disputes that result in them returning back to court. It has been a strenuous and tedious process. However, each time I have needed Mr. Campbell and his team, they are right there to guide me through the process in the right way. I will be the first one to tell you that the "right way" may not always be what I want to hear. Throughout the years Mr. Campbell has given me much advice that has been difficult and when this first started I had grand delusions lining up with what one will see on TV. Yet the truth is, its not like that. These cases are nasty. They affect marriages, children, loved ones across the board often leading a person to want to act in emotion rather than logic. When a person may be in their emotions, that is the time when sound logic is needed the most....that is exactly what Mr. Campbell has been. He has been the lawyer that doesnt tell me what I want to hear but what I need to hear. He advocates for the law, what the documentation says, which in reality is to protect the child. To this date, he has not steered me wrong and I am grateful that despite the situation that led me to his office, that I can rest knowing I am getting sound advice.

1 /5 eric goff: I had a highly disappointing experience with attorney James Campbell in Shalimar, FL. From the start, there was a noticeable lack of empathy and professionalism in handling my case. Communication was particularly poor—Mr. Campbell seemed to prefer emails over direct conversations, even when clarity and resolution were needed. He cited post-COVID protocols as a reason for avoiding in-person meetings but also admitted that he simply prefers a more casual approach. Unfortunately, this approach led to ineffective communication, including a situation where, instead of addressing a disagreement directly with a phone call, he chose to send a harshly worded email. This demonstrated a lack of professional listening skills and an unwillingness to resolve concerns in a constructive manner. Additionally, I was frequently left uninformed about important developments in my case. It became apparent that the firm’s priorities leaned more toward financial gain than genuinely advocating for clients. If you are looking for an attorney who will keep you engaged and fight for your best interests, I strongly recommend seeking representation elsewhere. Update: This response from you, my former attorney comes across as highly unprofessional, defensive, and lacking in empathy. A professional attorney should maintain a neutral, objective, and respectful tone, even when addressing conflicts with clients. Here are a few key issues with this response: 1. Lack of Professionalism – Instead of addressing the concerns factually and professionally, the attorney resorts to belittling language, such as “continual verbal beratement” and “Ponzi scheme???” (with unnecessary punctuation). A professional response would focus on facts rather than personal attacks. 2. Defensiveness – The response is more about justifying their actions than acknowledging your concerns. A professional attorney would simply state the facts of the case and their reasons for withdrawal without making it personal. 3. Breach of Confidentiality – While they may be within their rights to explain why they withdrew, their language seems to reveal too much about internal office dynamics and discussions, which is unprofessional. 4. Failure to Address the Real Issue – If you raised concerns about their lack of empathy or ethical conduct, this response does nothing to address those concerns. Instead, it shifts blame entirely onto you. 5. Bias and Emotional Tone – A seasoned attorney should be able to handle difficult clients (if that were the case) without making it about personal feelings. The fact that they felt the need to include a staff member’s opinion (“this is something that has never happened before”) suggests an emotional reaction rather than a professional one. A more appropriate response would have been factual, concise, and free of emotion—something along the lines of: “We regret that we were unable to continue representing Mr. Goff due to irreconcilable differences in expectations and communication. After notifying him of our decision to withdraw, we followed standard procedures to transition his case. We wish him the best moving forward.” Best wishes, Mr Campbell to you, as well

5 /5 Michelle Andersen: I hired Mr. Campbell in 2008 for my divorce. In 2008 he made sure that everything that I requested was stated in my Divorce Decree, because at the time my soon to be ex and I were both active duty with small children. I knew it would be just a matter of time before we were forced to leave Florida due to military obligations, so I wanted it as specific as possible and he made that happen. Over the years I have called him with some minor issues and he was always willing to give me advice, or if needed file a contempt for me. In 2024 I reached out to Mr. Campbell (from another state) and was finally ready to file that contempt as I had had enough. I had great notes over the past few years of nonsense, and he assured me everything would be okay. After talking with him I also decided to go ahead and legally go through the process regarding child support, as back in 2018 my ex and I just came up with a random number and nothing was official through the state. (I know, silly me) Of course we had to go to mediation and nothing was resolved there, so off to court we went. Not only did Mr. Campbell represent my case, but he went above and beyond and ensured I got everything I deserved. I never asked him to look into such laws ( because honestly I didn’t even know they existed) but he was able to get me over $40k in back child support. I say all of this to say, be patient. This type of stuff takes time. Lawyers are busy, but judges are even busier. I remember we couldn’t get a court date for 3 months. This wasn’t Mr. Campbells fault, just the nature of the situation. This particular case took over 6 months (not because of my lawyer, but my ex) and Mr. Campbell was always kind, compassionate, and you can tell he not only loves his job, but also what he does for his clients. Also, shoutout to Stephanie. She had to answer all my phone calls when I would call crying and in a panic because I was so upset and worried about my children. She never judged me and always took the time to listen and relay any information to Mr. Campbell for me. She even called me on the weekend one time, as she wanted to make sure I got the information that was emailed to her. If that doesn’t scream how much they care about their clients, I don’t know what else to say. I can’t recommend this law firm enough!