Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service law firm with more than 270 lawyers in 11 East Coast offices, today announced that Robert D. Goodman has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation and Insurance Practices in its New York and Newark, NJ offices.
Mr. Goodman focuses his practice on high-exposure insurance coverage disputes and counseling, products liability litigation and other mass torts, as well as complex commercial litigations and arbitrations. He has represented a wide variety of clients, including both insurers and defendants in the underlying litigations, in matters involving the full range of personal injury and mass tort matters, including over 25 years of experience in asbestos-related litigation. Mr. Goodman currently represents a leading property casualty insurer in connection with a major asbestos bankruptcy, as well as related state court coverage matters. Other current and recent matters include representations of a number of insurance clients in connection with coverage disputes arising out of asbestos, environmental and products liability exposures, as well as efforts to enact federal asbestos reform legislation.
Mr. Goodman’s practice has involved class actions, consolidations and federal multidistrict proceedings. He has handled litigation matters in a number of well-known “high-risk” jurisdictions, including state courts in New York, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas and West Virginia.
“Robert is a skilled litigator whose clients appreciate his high level of service and responsiveness,” said Ted Baines, chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice. “His vast experience litigating in state and federal courts throughout the country will enhance the services we offer to clients.”
Mr. Goodman’s professional honors and awards include being named to the prestigious “America’s Leading Lawyers in Insurance Dispute Resolution” list by Chambers USA, and the “National Litigation Star” list by Benchmark Litigation. He earned his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law – Newark, and his B.A. from Rutgers University.
Source: www.saul.com
