Elva Godwin: Family Law Attorney for Jenkins & Kamin

 Jenkins & Kamin LLP is one of the most respected family law firms in Texas. The firm is noted for their “team” approach to enhance the client experience by utilizing experienced attorneys, paralegals and other support staff to support their clients amidst difficult life transitions.

In addition to the “team” approach, Jenkins & Kamin, LLP strives to personalize case strategies for each individual client, including identification of every particular legal issue and effective explanation of the law with respect to those issues.  The firm endeavors to achieve a resolution that is appropriate for each client, while aggressively advocating on their behalf when necessary. Having a dedicated and experienced team working with you in any family law matter is of utmost importance to achieve the best result possible. 

Experience matters. Compassion counts. 

Elva Cockrell Godwin is an experienced, solid attorney with strong ties to her community. A native Houstonian, Elva obtained her undergraduate degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas and graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1981. Elva served on the Alumni Board of Southwestern University, staying active within the educational community and serving on the Board of Trustees for First United Methodist Church in Houston.

In her first 12 years as an attorney, Elva practiced probate, business, and oil and gas law with Strong, Heyburn, and Cockrell. Her experience in these areas of the law are an invaluable resource and effective advocate in marital property issues since joining Jenkins & Kamin LLP in 1995.

She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Texas Family Law Foundation, the Burta Rhoads Raborn Inns of Court, the Houston Bar Association Family Law Section, and the Collaborative Law Section of which she was a founding director and chair for the 2008-2009 year.

Elva has co-authored several articles with Joan F. Jenkins for various continuing legal education seminars including the Advanced Family Law Course and New Frontiers in Marital Property Law. She has embraced the Collaborative Law process, especially, for resolution of family law matters. She has participated in numerous training workshops and seminars and was actively involved in the planning committee for the 2007 University of Texas Collaborative Law Seminar in Austin. She has successfully resolved many complex family law cases during her tenure at Jenkins & Kamin, LLP, using the Collaborative Law process as well litigation to achieve favorable outcomes for the client she represents.

Jenkins & Kamin LLP represents clients in the following aspects of family law practice: Marital Property Agreements, Divorce, Complex Property Issues, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Parentage, Modifications, Family Law Appeals and Dispute Resolution Alternatives. To learn more about the firm, visit www.jenkinskamin.com or contact one of our offices in the greater Houston area.