$ 300-400 per hour
John Eiler Goodwin
About John
Biography
From 1978 to 1990 I worked as a claims examiner with the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, the Department that administers the Federal Employees's Compensation Act.
Since 1990 I have represented injured workers before the Office. I mostly do appeals to the Branch of Hearings and Review and appeals including oral arguments before the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board.
I also teach lawyers, physicians and trade unionists how to understand the Federal Employees Compensation Act. Each year since 1990 I have taught the annual advanced course in the FECA for the California APWU.
Although most of my clients are from the Puget Sound area, I have others in California, Arizona, Florida, New York, Colorado and Alaska. I stay in touch with them by video conference on Skype.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Workers Compensation
100%
32 years | 823 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Washington for 31 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John Eiler Goodwin
12170 Viewcrest Pl Ne, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110-4315
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Posted by Don | August 28, 2015 | Workers Compensation
John is a great resource and full of integrity!
My local union has worked with John Goodwin since 1998. In that time we have often turned to him for questions and advice. John has readily helped us to fix the simple stuff and we have referred to him the most difficult OWCP cases. John has represented several of our members and has shown himself to...
John Eiler Goodwin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. John Goodwin knows everything there is to know regarding Federal Workers Compensation."
Howard Graham
Workers compensation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2006
Cert. of Appreciation for Your Contribution To Legal Education, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
1998
Certificate of Appreciation for an Outstanding Seminar, The Phoenix Metro Area Local of the APWU
1990
Certificate Of Appreciation for 15 Years Service, The US Department of Labor
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Attorney and Instructor, The F.E.C.A. Clinic
1978 - 1990
Claims Examiner, The Office of Workers Compensation Programs-US Department of Labor
1969 - 1972
Aircraft Maint. Officer, United State Air Force
Associations
1995 - Present
The Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
A.J. vs U.S. Postal Service Seattle, WA., Employer decided June 29, 2010
The ECAB ruled that the OWCP erred. The Board selected this decision to be included in Volume 61 of Digest and Decisions of the ECAB. Only those cases having precedential value are included in the volume.
Employees' Compensation Appeals Board Docket 08-224 issued December 23, 2008
The ECAB ruled in L.C.'s favor and selected this decision to be included in its annual Digest and Decisions of the FECA
Education
1994
University of Puget Sound School of Law
J.D. cum laude
1975
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
MA
1969
Pacific Lutheran University
BA - Bachelor of Arts cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2012
The Role of the Metal Trades Council Advocate in FECA Cases
Representing Injured Workers Before the OWCP in FECA
2012
The APWU Stewards College
The Role of the Steward in FECA Cases
2011
The Advanced OWCP Seminar
Practice Tips from Carney, Goodwin, Sims and Jones
2011
6th Annual Workers" Compensation in the Federal Workplace
ECAB Case Law, Appeal Rights, A Day in the Life of an OWCP Claims Examiner
2010
The FECA-The Advanced Class-February 2010, Garden Grove, California
How To Represent Injured Workers Before the Office of Workers Compensation Programs
2010
How To Represent Mailhandlers Before the OWCP, Phoenix, Arizona
The Five Essential Elements of a Claim, The Postal Reassessment Program and Appeals
2009
Representing Injured Workers Before The OWCP, Oakland, California
The Five Essential Elements of a Claim, Appeals and Limited Duty Job Offers
2007
The Federal Employees' Compensation Act, Port Townsend, Washington
Representing Injured Workers Before the OWCP
2006
The Washington State Trial Lawyers' Association's Workers Compensation Conference, Seattle, Washington
The Federal Employees' Compensation Act
2005
The Federal Employees' Compensation Act. Tri-Cities, Washington
How To Represent Injured Workers Before the OWCP
2005
The Advanced Class on the FECA, California
How to Represent Injured Workers before the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
2003
Workers Compensation, San Diego, California
How To Represent Injured Workers Before the FECA
2002
The Federal Employees' Compensation Act, Illinois
How To Represent Injured Workers Before The Office of Workers Compensation
2002
The Federal Employees' Compensation Act, Anchorage, Alaska
Workers' Compensation
1998
The Federal Employees' Compensation Act. Phoenix, Arizona
How To Represent Injured Postal Employees before the OWCP
Publications
1996
WSTLA Trial News
An Introduction To the Federal Employees' Compensation Act
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
If an employee is attacked by a co-worker at the place of employment, would that fall under Worker's Compensation law?
04 Sep 2012
Q&A
Can I take written notes at my workmans comp ime exam
11 Aug 2012
Q&A
Is it legal for an employer to have me sign a waiver releasing their liability if I get hurt on the job?
11 Aug 2012