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David E. Goddard
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Biography
Dave Goddard is an experienced personal injury attorney in West Virginia and founder of Goddard Law . He regularly represents individuals in the state and federal courtrooms throughout the state, where he has litigated and tried complex civil and commercial cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. Dave regularly handles significant medical malpractice lawsuits involving birth injuries, wrongful death, and nursing home abuse and neglect.
Seminars
Winning Trial Strategies
Freedom of Information Act
Open Governmental Proceedings
Awards
Best Lawyers in America
AVVO® 10/10 Client Rated
Super Lawyers®
Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ edition
Chambers’ Leading Lawyers for Business
Community Involvement
Clarksburg Mission Board of Directors, current
Chairman of the Harrison County Civil Service Commission for Deputy Sheriffs
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Central West Virginia, Former President of the Board of Directors
Harrison County United Way
Clarksburg Lions Club, Former
Cub Scouts of Pack 39, Former
Youth basketball, flag football, and baseball coach for his children
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Birth Injury
50%
Medical Malpractice
20%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
20%
Wrongful Death
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-300 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in West Virginia for 26 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
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Online Presence
Other places you can find David online.
David E. Goddard's Reviews
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Posted by Tina | March 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Client
My family and I believe that David did a very good job on our case. In our eyes he went above and beyond what we expected. We would recommend him to people looking for a good lawyer.
Posted by Jackie | March 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great TEAM to have on YOUR Side!!
Dave & Eddie represented our family in a Nursing Home Case, they were realistic about the value of the case, which in the end exceeded that. They were very thorough in their research and connecting the dots in this case. With this team, you not only get their smarts on your side, but they seemed t...
Posted by Shirley | August 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Auto Accident
The firm handled an auto accident case in which I was involved. They were prompt, courteous and made the whole process a lot easier than I could have done alone. Would definitely use them for any legal matter in the future.
David E. Goddard's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dave did an excellent job in court. He presented his client's side of the case well, and pulled out a few tricks of the trade that showed he had plenty of experience in front of a judge and jury."
"David Goddard is an excellent lawyer. He was my mentor when I first started a civil litigator a dozen years ago. He is smart, caring, honest, and effective. He works hard to maximize his client's recovery. He is willing to go to trial, but he also puts his client's best interests first. I would recommend David to anyone who needs help with a serious lawsuit, including motorcycle or trucking injuries, nursing home abuse or neglect, or any type of wrongful death."
"Dave Goddard is an excellent lawyer with years of experience helping families who have suffered as a result of nursing home abuse or neglect. Dave has secured millions of dollars for his clients, and he is extremely effective at making the most out of his cases. He is hard-working, honest, and effective. If you have a wrongful death lawsuit, a major injury in a car, motorcycle or truck, or if you know someone is suffered as a result of nursing home abuse and neglect, Dave Goddard is the right lawyer for you."
Mary Snead
Employment and labor lawyer
Richard Nuttall
Energy and utilities lawyer
Cynthia Loomis
Energy and utilities lawyer
Jeffrey Lowe
Real estate lawyer
Aimee Goddard
Family lawyer
Edmund Wagoner
Car accident lawyer
D. McMunn
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2024
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2017
Super Lawer, Super Lawyers
2016
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2014
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Leading Lawyer, Chambers USA
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
1997
St. George Tucker Brooke Award, St. George Tucker Brooke Society
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Owner/Lawyer, Goddard Law
2012 - 2020
Partner, Goddard & Wagoner PLLC
2010 - 2012
Lawyer/Owner, Goddard Law
2001 - 2010
Lawyer/Member, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
1999 - 2001
Attorney, Schrader Byrd & Companion
Associations
2001 - Present
Harrison County Bar Association
1999 - Present
West Virignia Bar Association
2008 - 2012
Big Brothers Big SistersPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Thomack and Jenkins v. WVU Hospital
Settlement
Gochenour v. Singing Hills Camp
Confidential settlement
Michael Pederson v. Kings Express
Confidential settlement
Thomack v. Lowe's
Confidential settlement
Education
1999
West Virginia University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
West Virginia University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
WV State Bar Association Litigation Seminar
Winning Trial Tactics
2009
Harrison County Bar Association Luncheon
Winning Voir Dire
2008
Annual Nurse Anesthetists Convention at the Greenbrier
Changes in the Medical Professional Liability Act
2007
Steptoe & Johnson seminar
The Open Governmental Proceedings Act
2006
WVCLE
Litigating a Car Accident Case
Publications
2008
Steptoe & Johnson IFPAC Newsletter
Coverage Issues of Construction General Liability Policies
2001
WV Trial Lawyer's Notebook
Actual Innocence: Should a Criminal Defendant Have to Prove His Actual Innocence to Sue His Defense Counsel?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers