Mr. Goodis’ trial practice concentrates on the defense of professional (medical, dental, legal, insurance, E&O) negligence claims. His experience also provides him the opportunity to provide litigation avoidance and risk management consultations and to successfully defend other casualty claims. Mr. Goodis has successfully defended catastrophic injury claims brought against hospitals, medical providers, and various other defendants in state and federal courts across the Country.

Mr. Goodis is a member of ABOTA and a past FLABOTA President. Founded in 1958, ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. ABOTA membership consists of more than 7,600 lawyers—equally balanced between plaintiff and defense and is an invitation-only organization. Mr. Goodis is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America. Fellowship to the College is extended by invitation and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility, and collegiality. Mr. Goodis is also a member of the International Society of Barristers which was formed to recognize each era’s best advocates. ABOTA, The College and the ISOB memberships are only offered after rigorous screening processes that consider a lawyer’s ability, experience, accomplishments and ethical standards as assessed by trial lawyers and judges.

PRACTICE AREAS

• Professional Malpractice
• Civil and Commercial Litigation