Atty. John Edward Goodman

Atty. John Edward Goodman

Mr. John Edward Goodman is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, personal injury, antitrust law and 3 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About John Edward Goodman at a glance

John Edward Goodman is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, litigation, environmental, and health care. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1988). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1988) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Birmingham and American Bar Associations Alabama State Bar. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Edward Goodman is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, personal injury, antitrust law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

John Edward Goodman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Edward 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 Edward Goodman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Edward Goodman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Edward Goodman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Edward Goodman is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Alabama →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

John Edward Goodman is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Edward Goodman

Where is John Edward Goodman's law office located?
John Edward Goodman's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Edward Goodman handle?
John Edward Goodman focuses on personal injury, real estate, litigation, environmental, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has John Edward Goodman practiced law?
John Edward Goodman has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Edward Goodman go to law school?
John Edward Goodman earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact John Edward Goodman for a consultation?
You can contact John Edward 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.
What awards or recognition has John Edward Goodman received?
John Edward Goodman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1988
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1988

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