Brad Goodwin
ReidGoodwin, PLC
Founding Partner
Brad Goodwin has represented countless clients in a wide variety of areas of law, including workers’ compensation, personal injury, domestic and family law, civil litigation, estate planning, employment law, criminal law, and traffic law. Over time, Brad has focused his practice primarily on helping injured workers pursue their claims through the Workers’ Compensation Commission; though he still dedicates some time to assisting clients in other areas of law where he has vast experience.
After briefly practicing in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Brad returned to the Richmond area in 2010 to co-found ReidGoodwin. Brad has a strong commitment to being involved in the community and helping to ensure the residents of the Richmond area receive the representation and attention they deserve.
Brad has successfully argued in the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Virginia Employment Commission, and numerous Circuit Courts, General District Courts and administrative proceedings all throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
In his spare time, Brad has a passion for music and athletics. Brad has been a member of multiple musical groups, often volunteering his time to provide entertainment at charity events. He also participates in various recreational leagues and races throughout the year.
Practice areas
- Workers’ Compensation
- Personal Injury
- Civil Litigation
Education
- University of Virginia, 2004
- BA- Foreign Affairs
- University of Richmond School of Law, 2007
- JD
Associations and Membership
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association- Current
- Positions(s) Held: Chair for Advanced Workers’ Compensation Retreat
- American Association for Justice- Current
- American Inns of Court- Virginia Workers’ Compensation- Current
- Henrico Bar Association
Honors & Awards
- Virginia Super Lawyers- Rising Star (2019 to present)
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers (2017 to present )
- American Institute of Legal Counsel: Client Satisfaction- Workers’ Compensation (2016)
Community Involvement
- CASA Superhero 5K Charity Race
- Various Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Charity Events Volunteer
Publications & Speaking Engagements
- “Virginia Commercial and Landlord-Tenant Law- Provisions in Residential Lease Agreements” – Virginia Continuing Legal Education September 12, 2013
- “Virginia Workers’ Compensation- Ethics and Professional Behavior”- July 23, 2015
- “Advanced Workers’ Compensation Retreat” November 2017
- “Advanced Workers’ Compensation Retreat” November 2018
Appellate decisions:
- 7-Eleven, Inc., et. al. v. Williams(Virginia Court of Appeals, Record No. 138132, February 11, 2014)
News/Articles
- “If Your Kid Is Arrested- Steps to Take and What to Expect”- Richmond Family Magazine- October 2012
- “Child Support- Making Good on What’s Due” – Richmond Family Magazine- July 2013