Hospital Law & More Attorney · Serving Shreveport, LA · 49+ Years Experience
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About Mark A. Goodwin at a Glance
Mark A. Goodwin is an Of Counsel based in Shreveport, Louisiana, practicing at Mayer, Smith & Roberts, L.L.P.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1977). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (J.D., 1977) and Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Shreveport, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel International Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in Shreveport, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark A. Goodwin
Law Clerk to Hon. John T. Hood, Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal, 1977-1978
Practice Areas Explained
Mark A. Goodwin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark A. Goodwin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Shreveport.
Medical Malpractice in Shreveport
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Health Care Law in Shreveport
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Mark A. Goodwin is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Louisiana →
Insurance Law in Shreveport
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Shreveport
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Shreveport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Shreveport Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Shreveport-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Shreveport Choose Mark A. Goodwin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark A. Goodwin's practice in the field of medical malpractice, health care, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark A. Goodwin brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, health care, and insurance, Mark A. Goodwin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Shreveport
A Shreveport-based practice means Mark A. Goodwin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark A. Goodwin Handles in Shreveport
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark A. Goodwin has experience with under Louisiana law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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