Atty. Michael J. Goodnow

Atty. Michael J. Goodnow

Michael J. Goodnow is a lawyer practicing general practice, personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries and 3 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J. Goodnow at a glance

Michael J. Goodnow is an Associate based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Matkoff, Shengold, Burke, London, Blyweiss & Arbittier, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1984). Educated at University of Scranton B.A. 1980: Loyola University (—). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael J. Goodnow is a lawyer practicing general practice, personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Scranton, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Michael practices at Matkoff, Shengold, Burke, London, Blyweiss & Arbittier, P.C. in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Goodnow's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Goodnow handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael J. Goodnow is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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.

Michael J. Goodnow is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael J. Goodnow is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Michael J. Goodnow is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael J. Goodnow is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael J. Goodnow

Where is Michael J. Goodnow's law office located?
Michael J. Goodnow's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Matkoff, Shengold, Burke, London, Blyweiss & Arbittier, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Goodnow handle?
Michael J. Goodnow focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Michael J. Goodnow practiced law?
Michael J. Goodnow has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Michael J. Goodnow go to law school?
Michael J. Goodnow earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Michael J. Goodnow for a consultation?
You can contact Michael J. Goodnow 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.

Education

University of Scranton B.A. 1980: Loyola University
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Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1984

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