Reviews

The whole team is top notch. It's not fun getting divorced so it's nice to have experts on your side. They were awesome.

I hired Jake for a divorce i didn’t originally want. But i am so happy now and it was because of Jake! He is amazing, smart, kind and tough! He knows what he is doing. He worked hard and i was able to get everything resolved through mediation. I am so happy i chose him in the end. He is the best choice here in Utah!

Jake was recommended by multiple attorney's and friends and they were right! I was so happy with the professionalism, knowledge and skill Jake applied to my case. During a difficult situation it was encouraging to feel seen, heard and met with incredible support. He helped me understand the process, what my rights are and what would be in the best interest of me and my case. He also helped guide me from things that wouldn't serve me or be important. I give his name to anyone I hear needs an attorney and I'm happy he has my back.

When I realized my marriage was doomed, I contacted Cowdin Gatewood and worked with Jacob Cowdin. He is a fantastic attorney and helped make the process, smooth and easy for me. The entire divorce went smoother and faster than I thought possible I thought I’d be tied up for at least six months to a year. Jake was able to help me get it wrapped up from initial consult to official divorce in about four months. My ex, and I were able to do a lot of negotiating ourselves. Jake was able to take those unofficial negotiations and make them into something that was legal, and legally binding. I really appreciated his efforts on my behalf.

No one ever wants to get a lawyer but I needed one and I needed a great one. I was so happy to have found one in Jake. He was very patient and very helpful with all my questions. I never felt that my questions or concerns were small to him. He made sure I understood all my options every step of the way! Thank you Jake for making a painful process so very easy!

Jake was an amazing lawyer! He was professional and very knowledgeable! He was always quick to respond to my questions as they arose and was very honest with me through the entire process. I was too emotionally involved and couldn't see the bigger picture, I would have never won without Jake's calm mind and knowledge of the law. He was worth every penny and the long drive. I would very highly recommend.

Before committing to and hiring Jake and the Cowdin law group, I was afraid that no matter who I hired to represent me, I was fighting a losing battle and was destined to be taken advantage of by the system, my son's mom and her lawyer, and end up losing a lot of money doing it. Jake was the second attorney I contracted with to represent my case. I originally contracted with a different lawyer in Salt Lake to take on my custody case for equal parent time with my son. It quickly became clear that my case was not their top priority and critical dates were missed. As a Father fighting for myself in the custody game, I wanted to make sure I was fairly represented. I hired Jake and the Cowdin Law Group and immediately noticed a difference in attorney / client attention. Jake and his team are extremely knowledgeable and skilled in family law. They took the time to explain the whole process to me. They were quick to lay out my options and help me consider and weigh out the best avenues to take and let me know how opposing council could react to specific scenarios so we were able to work the best outcome. There is a lot of "I don't know what I don't know" as a Father going through a custody battle. Jake and his team are worth every penny and more. I could not be any happier with the outcome of my case and highly recommend anyone (Father or Mother) who is facing divorce or a custody dispute.

Level, fair, and confident. During mediation he did not accept the first offer and fought for what was fair without escalating the situation.

I decided to use a mediation practice to draft the divorce paperwork and have the Cowdin & Gatewood team review the paperwork prior to signing. I met with Jake Cowdin today and am SO GRATEFUL that I did. On our Zoom call, we went item by item and I was given invaluable advice. Even though the paperwork was drafted by someone else, Jake maneuvered the language expertly. Essentially, what my ex and I agreed on in mediation was fine, but the language in the settlement left us both open to problems 5, 10, and even 30 (!!!) years down the road. Jake caught these holes with an eagle's eye and gave me word-for-word guidance on what to change it to. The Zoom call lasted one hour and 20 minutes, and it was jam-packed from start to finish. A few hundred bucks today just saved me tens-of-thousands (if not hundreds of thousands) of dollars over the course of my lifetime... LITERALLY. To be honest, agreeing to an amicable divorce settled in mediation was the best thing for my situation. But I have received cautionary advice from dozens and dozens of women who used mediation and later regretted it. After meeting with Cowdin & Gatewood's team (their support staff was amazing to work with via email), I feel like I got the best of both worlds. An amicable mediation experience and an amazing lawyer watching out for me. And if something does come up in the future, I know who I am calling.

TLDR; Jake is a great person and attorney, and I would highly recommend him to anyone! I consulted with and then hired Jake while going through the most difficult experience I've ever had to endure. Let's be honest, divorce and other family disputes that require legal help are never pleasant. When my world felt like it was crashing down around me Jake was in my corner guiding me through a very difficult situation. He helped me know what to expect, and assuaged many of my concerns with his answers and advice to my numerous questions. He was very available and responsive to my calls, texts, and emails. I never felt like I was not a priority. I felt like he was genuinely invested in my case and my wellbeing. As a father the legal system can feel heavily stacked against you when it comes to custody and general outcomes. I believe that I got the best possible outcome that I could have received with Jakes help. Then even after the divorce was finalized and the decree was signed Jake made sure that I knew that he was still available to help should any problems arise, and he would even occasionally call to check in on me and see how I was doing. I'm grateful that I had someone like Jake along side me, with the help of family and friends to work through such a challenging time!

Jacob was my 3rd attorney in my custody case, he totally came in and half-time and changed the entire show. What I like best about him is that he is always straight with me, he never gave me the run around or just told me what I wanted to hear. There were a few times that I wanted to jump the gun on a few issues and he stopped me. He not only stopped me from making a huge mistake but he very plainly explained the risks that would most likely come from them. I am so grateful that I was referred to him. My case was in Southern Utah, and yes it was more expensive at times to have an attorney so far away, it was worth it, without question! He went above and beyond for our family and I have plans to retain him again moving forward!

I have received guidance from Jake a couple of times in matters of my divorce and he went above and beyond to answer my questions and give me peace of mind. I will need to modify my divorce decree within the next couple of years and will be confident that Jake will be my advocate through the entire process. He responds so quick and is extremely intelligent. So glad I was referred to Jake!