Four Godwin Bowman Attorneys Recognized by Lawdragon as Leading Family Lawyers

Four Godwin Bowman attorneys, led by Chairman and CEO Donald Godwin and Family Law Chair Laci Bowman, have been selected among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers for 2026. Also honored were Business/Civil Litigation Chair Ira Bowman and Senior Attorney Samantha Baynes.  

Mr. Godwin, Ms. Bowman and Mr. Bowman are repeat Lawdragon honorees; 2026 marks Ms. Baynes’ first selection.  

Mr. Godwin was selected for his Family Law work involving family disputes, wills, probate and estate litigation. Ms. Bowman was honored for her divorce and child custody focus, and Mr. Bowman was recognized for his divorce and estate litigation work. Ms. Baynes was recognized for her comprehensive Family Law practice.  

Lawdragon recognizes attorneys who assist private and high net worth clients on all matters of Family Law, helping to navigate such sensitive matters as estate planning and the turbulence of divorce proceedings while protecting children, business and property. 

The full 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers list can be viewed here.