David Goodman is an accomplished trial lawyer who focuses his practice on plaintiff’s personal injury litigation.
With over thirty years of experience, he works to obtain the best results possible for individuals who have been seriously injured in matters involving motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, New York State Labor Law cases, medical malpractice, and other forms of negligence.
In his career, Dave has practiced on both the plaintiff and defense sides of tort litigation. This experience provides valuable insight into how opposing counsel and insurance companies evaluate, defend, and litigate personal injury claims.
Regarded by his peers as a “lawyer’s lawyer,” Dave has earned the trust and respect of fellow attorneys for his experience, legal knowledge, trial skills, and judgment. Colleagues frequently seek his advice and counsel, and he is called upon to serve as an arbitrator and mediator in legal disputes.
Over the course of his career, Dave has achieved millions of dollars in results for injured clients. He has held several leadership roles within the legal community and has consistently earned some of the legal profession’s highest levels of peer recognition. With more than thirty years of experience, Dave’s record of results and professional reputation make him an attorney clients can confidently turn to when they have been seriously injured.
Leadership in The Legal Community
- Board of Directors, Bar Association of Erie County
- Chairperson, Negligence Committee of Bar Association of Erie County
- Board of Directors, Charles S. Desmond Inns of Court, (Buffalo Chapter of The American Inns of Court)
- Past Board Member, Western New York Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Awards and Recognitions
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The Best Lawyers in America Named to Best Lawyers in America in 2011 – 2027; recognized for Personal Injury Litigation and Arbitration |
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Super Lawyers Named to Upstate New York Super Lawyers from 2008 to 2026; no more than 5% of attorneys in any state are named to this publication. |
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Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards. |
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The Million Dollar Advocates Forum The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. |
Bar & Court Admissions
- State of New York
- United States District Court, Western District of New York
- United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York
Education
- University of Dayton School of Law, J.D.
- Niagara University, B.S.
