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Swartz, Taliaferro, Swartz & Goodove, P.C.Member
Michael Lee Goodove

Michael Lee Goodove

4.7
4 reviews

220 West Freemason Street, Norfolk, VA 23510

Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability and 3 more

About Michael Lee Goodove

Michael Lee Goodove is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years. Michael practices at Swartz, Taliaferro, Swartz & Goodove, P.C. in Norfolk, VA.

Michael Lee Goodove (Norfolk, Virginia)

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Champion Badge Silver

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Michael Lee Goodove got this award in 2021

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Michael Lee Goodove got this award in 2021

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Communication
4.8
Quality of Service
4.8
Responsiveness
4.8
Value for Money
4.5
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
November 22, 2011
Hired Attorney

Great communication, sense of compassion for me as a victim. Cannot say enough GOOD things!

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
September 14, 2011
Hired Attorney

Excellent!!!! Professional,informative,the best lawyer ever!!!!!!!!

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
April 19, 2011
Hired Attorney

Him and his firm have been on top of my case an have been very good in answering all questions I have. This is the second time I have used this law firm and I am very happy with the quality of service i have received from them.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
January 08, 2011
Hired Attorney

Felt comfortable dealing with him

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Products Liability
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Other 2
    • Admiralty
    • Criminal Litigation

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Swartz, Taliaferro, Swartz & Goodove, P.C.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1992, Virginia
    1992, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
    1992, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
    Memberships
    Virginia Beach, Norfolk-Portsmouth and American Bar Associations
    Virginia State Bar
    Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
    The American Association for Justice
    Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
    The National Trial Lawyers
    Virginia Law Foundation Fellow, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    George Mason University School of Law
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Virginia
    Class of 1989
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1967
    Norfolk, Virginia, September 4, 1967

Michael Lee Goodove

Member at Swartz, Taliaferro, Swartz & Goodove, P.C.
4.7
4 reviews

220 West Freemason StreetNorfolk, VA 23510U.S.A.

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    Michael Lee Goodove is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
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    Yes, Michael Lee Goodove has a 4.4 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Michael Lee Goodove has a 4.7 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Michael Lee Goodove offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
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    Swartz, Taliaferro, Swartz & Goodove, P.C. has 5 attorneys at this location.

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