Noah J. Goodman

At just 30-years old, Noah Goodman successfully argued his first appeal before the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. Then, at just 34-years old, Mr. Goodman’s advocacy in delivering an opening statement and in examining critical witnesses during trial resulted in a seven-figure verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia.

Mr. Goodman’s advocacy skills were honed at Temple University Beasley School of Law where he was recognized as the two-time barrister award winner for the top trial advocate, and he received the highest distinction for his appellate advocacy. After graduating magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, Mr. Goodman gained valuable experience working at a distinguished law firm in Philadelphia. There, he served as co-counsel in two jury trials that resulted in favorable verdicts, and he was successful on an appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

In July 2018, Mr. Goodman joined Raynes & Lawn to put his educational training and professional experiences to use on behalf of individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic physical and emotional harm. Mr. Goodman’s practice includes birth injuries, complex torts, sexual assault, and civil rights and his representation is notable for making clients feel dignified, cared for, and respected.

Since joining the firm, Mr. Goodman has obtained advantageous results for clients by deposing corporate executives, arguing motions and appeals, establishing novel legal theories, brief writing, and playing key advocacy roles during trial and arbitration. In 2024, Mr. Goodman’s tireless commitment resulted in nearly $15 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients.

Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Mr. Goodman has also researched and written about collective bargaining issues in professional sports. He has advocated that various rules, regulations, and bylaws should be altered to improve player rights. This research has been nationally recognized as Mr. Goodman has been selected to present on multiple occasions at the Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture and the Society for American Baseball Research’s (“SABR”) National Convention.