David E. Goodman, Jr.
Member
Thinking forward. By tradition.
Contact
130 North Court Ave,
Memphis TN 38103
Memphis TN 38103
Tel: 901.524.5154
Fax: 901.524.5024
Practice Areas
Government Relations & Municipal Law
Personal Injury Litigation
Insurance Litigation & Coverage
Commercial & Business Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation
Insurance Litigation & Coverage
Commercial & Business Litigation
Admitted to Practice
Tennessee, 2001
Mississippi, 2001
United States Supreme Court, 2006
Mississippi, 2001
United States Supreme Court, 2006
Bar Admissions
American Bar Association
Mississippi Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
Memphis Bar Association
Mississippi Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
Memphis Bar Association
David Goodman’s practice primarily focuses on government relations & municipal law, commercial & business litigation, insurance defense, personal injury litigation, and medical malpractice. He has extensive experience in representing and assisting a number of Tennessee municipalities in all facets of their operations. He is licensed to practice law in both Tennessee and Mississippi, and is also admitted to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court. David Goodman serves as Town Attorney for both Brighton and Henning, Tennessee. He is also the City Attorney for Germantown, Tennessee.
Representative Matters
- In February 2015, Mr. Goodman, Tannera Gibson, and Les Jones represented a plaintiff in obtaining a substantial verdict in a medical malpractice case in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- In May of 2017, Mr. Goodman, Les Jones and former Burch, Porter & Johnson partner Todd Rose obtained a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff in a medical malpractice case in rural West Tennessee.
- Obtained summary judgment for insurer in breach of contract and bad faith denial of claim case in federal court. See Wynne v. Stonebridge Life Ins. Co., 694 F. Supp. 2d 871 (W.D. Tenn. 2010).
Education
- University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., 2001), cum laude; Senior Articles Editor (2000-2001), Staff Member (1999–2000), University of Mississippi Law Journal
- Clemson University (B.A., 1998), magna cum laude
Professional Honors and Activities
- Named in Best Lawyers in America© for Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, Municipal Law in the Memphis area (2025)
- Named to Best Lawyers in the areas of Litigation – Insurance and Municipal Law (2023-24)
- Named to the Super Lawyers Mid-South Rising Stars list in the areas of Personal Injury, General: Defense and General Litigation (2008-2015)
- Memphis Bar Association Leadership Forum (2006–2007)
- Recipient, Alston and Jones Earl T. Thomas Award for Excellence in Writing: Outstanding Comment Award, University of Mississippi Law Journal (2000-2001)
- Daniel, Coker, Horton & Bell Scholarship Award (2000–2001)
- Who’s Who Among American Law Students (2000–2001)
- John Bee Scholarship Award, University of Mississippi School of Law (1999-2000)
Publications and Presentations of Note
- Presenter, “Medical Malpractice Update,” Memphis Bar Association (2015)
- Author of published comment, Proposals for a Federal Prohibition of Internet Gambling: Are There Any Other Viable Solutions to This Perplexing Problem?, 70 MISS. L. J. 375 (2000)
- Author of published case note, Constitutional Law Federal Prohibitions on Advertising for Private Casinos are Unconstitutional if Such Advertising is Broadcast from Stations in States Where Such Gaming is Lawful, 69 MISS. L. J. 575 (1999)
Community Involvement
- Cubmaster, Cub Scout Pack 75 (2018-22)
- Assistant Scoutmaster, BSA Troop 75 (2023-Current)
- Member, City of Memphis Civilian Law Enforcement Review Board (2004–12)
