G. James Goodnow III

G. James Goodnow III

also known as James Goodnow, Gordon James Goodnow III

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Business Lawyer Practice Areas: Business

About G.

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

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James Goodnow is Fennemore’s President and CEO. Nearly two decades after starting his career at our firm as a file clerk, he became the youngest known chief executive of a major law firm in U.S. history. He holds his JD from Harvard Law School.

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 10 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2015

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 12 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 12 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2013

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 19 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

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G. James Goodnow III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by David Weissman | December 15, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Applies technology to advance client interests

As an attorney, James Goodnow is extremely responsive and has an extraordinary amount of respect for his clients. He is also a leader in technology and how it applies to the law. James is always looking for ways to make the legal process easier and more effective, and isn’t afraid to apply technology... to the way he practices law. Whether it’s testing Google Glass with a paraplegic client, or developing ways to use technology to communicate more efficiently with his staff, James is always searching for ways to improve the legal process through technology.

Posted by Betsy Martinez | August 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Service!

I met James Goodnow in 2014 after I was involved in a serious car accident. A friend of mine found James and his partner Marc Lamber of the Lamber Goodnow Injury Law Team, and learned they specialized in personal injury cases. From the moment I started working with them, I knew I was in good hands. J...ames is very skilled in personal injury law and is dedicated to providing his clients with the best service possible. He is attentive, approachable and trustworthy, and has all the qualities you deserve in an attorney working on your case.

Posted by Adam Kline | June 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dedicated and highly intelligent

For James Goodnow, nothing may be more important than the relationship he has with his clients. Dedicated to rightfully earning his clients’ trust and confidence, he isn’t afraid to think outside of the box when it comes to making the attorney-client experience more effective and efficient. James is ...always pushing for new ways to use technology to communicate effectively with his clients, as well as to reach out to potential clients and create more awareness for the firm.

Posted by Michelle | March 24, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Not your average attorney

I have known and worked with James Goodnow for many years. He has advised me on a number of legal matters, and has always provided sound and expert advice. What truly makes James stand out is his approachability and availability. No matter how big or small, simple or complex, James puts the same amou...nt of skill, hard work and dedication in every case he works on. He involves and engages his clients throughout the process, and communicates in a way the average person can understand. James has a way of making a confusing and intimidating situation easy to understand. He is genuinely concerned about the welfare of his clients, and works hard for the best possible outcome. This speaks volumes about what kind of person James is: highly skilled and professional, as well as personable and caring. He shows the best qualities in an attorney and a person.

Posted by Ryan Avery | February 21, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

What's to Like About James Goodnow?

In working with James Goodnow, I have learned several things. First, if there is a word to describe James, it’s driven. He is meticulous, exact and diligent when it comes to making sure his clients are represented to the best of his abilities. James also is has the uncanny ability to speak, communica...te and relate to people across different generations and backgrounds. He makes the law and legal process easy to understand, which is a powerful skill. He knows it’s also about treating clients with patience, understanding and respect.

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G. James Goodnow III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kyle Hallstrom

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"James is a fantastic attorney, always thinking about his cases from multiple angles, always coming up with fresh and creative solutions to problems. He's got peerless drive and focus, and he cares about helping his clients deeply."

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Stephen Benedetto

Brain injury lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked extensively with James, both as a former colleague (while at Fennemore Craig) and since leaving the firm. His abilities as an attorney and passion for his clients' causes are unparalleled. I would give Mr. Goodnow the highest endorsement I could ever give another lawyer: that I would trust him with one of my family members' cases. I cannot recommend James highly enough."

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Justin McKay

Personal injury lawyer

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Chris Goodnow

Personal injury lawyer

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Kyle Hallstrom

Personal injury lawyer

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Stephen Benedetto

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Torgenson

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

"Top Attorney", Legal Network

2014

40 Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Top 10 Attorney Award, Under the Age of 40, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2011

Nationwide Top Attorney, Newsweek

2011

Chair, Managing Litigation as a Business, Fennemore Craig

2011

Cover Story, November 2011 issue, Attorney at Law Magazine

2011

Listed in 20 Leaders - Trial Lawyers, Newsweek

2011

Featured in article regarding technology, Tech Connect Magazine

2010

Presentation Manager, Business & P.I. Torts Practice Group, Fennemore Craig

2010

Member, Diversity Council, Fennemore Craig

2010

Co-Chair, Advocacy Training Program, Fennemore Craig

2010

AV Preeminant Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Retention Committee Member/Co-Chair, Fennemore Craig

2006

Hale and Dorr Legal Services Center Litigator, Harvard Law School

2005

Program on Negotiation Graduate, Harvard Law School

2003

Phi Beta Kappa Recipient, Phi Beta Kappa

2003

Pi Sigma Alpha Inductee, Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society

2003

Graduated First in Class, Santa Clara University

2003

Graduated with 4.0 GPA, Santa Clara University

2003

Political Science Honors Program Graduate, Santa Clara University

2003

Santa Clara Academic Excellence Award, Santa Clara University

2003

Alpha Sigma Nu Inductee, Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society

2003

Santa Clara Academic Excellence Award, Santa Clara University

2003

Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Santa Clara University

2003

Santa Clara University, Michael Shallo Award - Political Science Student of the Year

2002

Research Assistant Position, Santa Clara University

1999

Jesuit Scholarship, Santa Clara University

1999

TJ Bannen Scholorship Recepient, Santa Clara University

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Featured in technology article, BizNow Magazine

N/A

Technology Committee Member, Fennemore Craig

N/A

40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Fennemore Craig

Associations

2014 - Present

National Kidney Foundation

Board Member

2006 - Present

Harvard Law School Alumni Association

Member

1999 - Present

Brophy College Prep Alumni Association

Member and Class Captain

Education

2006

Harvard Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Santa Clara University

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Brophy College Prep

Speaking Engagements

2011

Summer Associate Presentation

Technology

2011

State Bar Leadership Institute

Diversity

2011

Staff Presentation

Professionalism Survey

2011

Real Estate Group

Technology

2011

NALS

Personal Injury Webinar

2011

MCBA Paralegal Conference

Technology and Team

2011

MCBA New Lawyer CLE

Negotiation and Settlement Skills

2011

Business and Personal Injury Torts Group

How In-House Lawyers Think Panel Discussion

2011

Business and Personal Injury Torts Group

Lessons from Google and Facebook

2011

Association of Legal Administrators Panel Regarding Technology

Technology in the Law

2011

Associates and Of Counsel Presentation

Professionalism Survey

2011

Arizona Association of Defense Counsel

Litigation Technology

2010

Young Lawyers Division

The Lean Mean Negotiating Machine

2010

Staff Presentation

Personal Injury

2010

Maricopa County Bar Association

Negotiation and Settlement Skills

2010

Commercial Litigation Pratice Group Lunch

Smoking Guns

2010

Business and Personal Injury Torts Group

Video Demand Packages

2010

Business and Personal Injury Torts Group

Business Plans/Attorney Marketing and the Bandwagon Effect

2010

ASU Legal Writing Workshop

Legal Writing

2009

Paralegal Conference

Negotiation and Settlement Skills

2009

National Business Institute

Personal Injury Law and Practice - A Year in Review

2009

Maricopa County Bar Association

Focus Groups & Jury Deliberation Dynamic

2009

Commercial Litigation Pratice Group Lunch

Technology in the Courtroom

2008

Summer Associate Presentation

Negotiation

2008

Staff Presentation

Negotiation

2008

Phoenix School of Law

Negotiation

2008

Meet the Bench Program

Wigs to Wifi: The Future of the Courts

2008

Maricopa County Bar Association

Negotiating to Win: The Five Things You Need to Know About Effective Negotiating

2008

Maricopa County Bar Association

Advanced Negotiation: Become a Lean, Mean Negotiating Machine

2008

Litigation Section

Negotiations

2008

Fennemore Craig Paralegal Presentation

Elections

2008

Connecting with the Community

Connecting with the Community

2008

Business and Personal Injury Torts Group

Jury Focus Group

2008

Business and Personal Injury Torts Group

Technology at Trial

2008

Breakfast at the Bar

Advanced Negotiation

2008

ASU Workshop - Minority Scholarship Lunch

Case Management

2008

ASU Law School

Case and Trial Management

2008

Arizona Paralegal Association

Judge for Yourself: Examining Focus Groups and Jury Consulting from the Inside

2008

4th Grade Class Presentation

The Importance of Education

2007

Staff Presentation

Automobile Insurance Coverage

Publications

2024

Entrepreneur James Goodnow

2024

Forbes James Goodnow

2012

State Bar of Arizona Arizona Tort Law Handbook

2011

The Arizona Republic/AZ Central Article About Technology in the Law

2011

2011

The Financial Post "Lawyers Give Clients iPads"

2011

TechLawyerBlog "Free iPads for Clients!"

2006

Harvard Law School 3L Paper Researching Comparative Negligence, the Apportionment of Fault, and Comparative Contribution

Languages

English

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