Dave Goddard has recovered millions of dollars for individuals who have been injured or killed through the wrongful conduct of another. After spending the first 12 years of his legal practice working for a large West Virginia defense firm, Dave has worked tirelessly to help victims recover damages. He routinely handles complex litigation including wrongful death claims, nursing home abuse and neglect, serious automobile collisions, motorcycle and truck wrecks, and oil and gas injury and burn lawsuits.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WV | Active | 1999 | 06/11/2022 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyers in America | 2016 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers | 2016 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Stars | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | 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 |
St. George Tucker Brooke Award | St. George Tucker Brooke Society | 1997 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Goddard & Wagoner PLLC | 2012 - Present |
Lawyer/Owner | Goddard Law | 2010 - 2012 |
Lawyer/Member | Steptoe & Johnson PLLC | 2001 - 2010 |
Attorney | Schrader Byrd & Companion | 1999 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Harrison County Bar Association | 2001 - Present | |
West Virignia Bar Association | 1999 - Present | |
Big Brothers Big Sisters | President | 2008 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Steptoe & Johnson IFPAC Newsletter | Coverage Issues of Construction General Liability Policies | 2008 |
WV Trial Lawyer's Notebook | Actual Innocence: Should a Criminal Defendant Have to Prove His Actual Innocence to Sue His Defense Counsel? | 2001 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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West Virginia University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
West Virginia University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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WV State Bar Association Litigation Seminar | Winning Trial Tactics | 2009 |
Harrison County Bar Association Luncheon | Winning Voir Dire | 2009 |
Annual Nurse Anesthetists Convention at the Greenbrier | Changes in the Medical Professional Liability Act | 2008 |
Steptoe & Johnson seminar | The Open Governmental Proceedings Act | 2007 |
WVCLE | Litigating a Car Accident Case | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Gochenour v. Singing Hills Camp | Confidential settlement |
Michael Pederson v. Kings Express | Confidential settlement |
Thomack v. Lowe's | Confidential settlement |
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Richard Nuttall, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 11, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
Aimee Goddard, Wrongful death Attorney on Aug 15, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
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.
Richard Nuttall, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 11, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
Aimee Goddard, Wrongful death Attorney on Aug 15, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
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.
Edmund Wagoner, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Aug 15, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
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.