Atty. John Chris Goodman

Atty. John Chris Goodman

John Chris Goodman is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, small business law, intellectual property and 1 other area of law. John has been licensed for 51 years.

Chicago Chicago 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About John Chris Goodman at a glance

John Chris Goodman is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Pomper & Goodman. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975) and Indiana (1975). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Chris Goodman is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, small business law, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • John has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices at Pomper & Goodman in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Chris Goodman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Chris Goodman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Chris Goodman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Chris Goodman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Chris Goodman is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Chris Goodman

Where is John Chris Goodman's law office located?
John Chris Goodman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Pomper & Goodman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Chris Goodman handle?
John Chris Goodman focuses on personal injury, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Chris Goodman practiced law?
John Chris Goodman has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
How can I contact John Chris Goodman for a consultation?
You can contact John Chris Goodman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1975
Indiana
Admitted: 1975

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