Michael Douglas Goforth

Michael Douglas Goforth
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (15%-33%)

Contact Information

  • Law Offices Of Goforth & Lucas
    2300 Clayton Road Suite 1460
    Concord, CA 94520
    Office: 925-682-9500
    Fax: 925-682-2353
    Mobile: 925-207-5908
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

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Videos (1)

Legal Topic Personal Injury Preferred New Clients Serious industrial injury claims. We take pride in maximizing economic recoveries for clients who have... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Great Advice!”

Posted by: Stan, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: Wow, what can I say about Mike....it feels like he is an old, wise and trusted friend! Mike guided me through and was always there with his legal... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Frank Ho Kim

I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Goforth is an experienced and aggressive attorney who goes out of his way to help his clients. I am very satisfied... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Frank Kim , San Francisco (CA), Over 3 years ago
Vrej Vaughn Garabedian

Michael is a very effective attorney who genuinely takes an interest in his clients and works hard to achieve the best results for them. I endorse... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Vrej Garabedian , Pleasant Hill (CA), Over 3 years ago

Résumé

 

License

34 years since Michael Douglas Goforth was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1979 12/18/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Goforth & Lucas Law Partnership 1981–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Steven Rosenberg Mediation Training Mediation 2009
Western State University at San Diego, Law JD - Juris Doctor 1978
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Judicial letter of appreciation Superior Court Mentor Program-Mediation 2012

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Contra Costa County Bar Association 1981–present
Member State Bar of California 1979–present

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 13
Answers: 258 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
27 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
36 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Workers' Compensation Claims Recovery ArticlesBase 2009

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Mediation Mediation and Advocacy 2009