Robert F. Goings Profile | Columbia, SC Lawyer

EDUCATION

Wofford College, Bachelor of Arts, 2002 (Summa Cum Laude / Phi Beta Kappa / Highest HonorUniversity of South Carolina School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2006American Board of Trial Advocates, National Trial College, Harvard School of Law, 2012

AWARDS

American Board of Trial Advocates – 2020 President of South Carolina Chapter

American Board of Trial Advocates – National Board Representative and Committee Chair

International Society of Barristers – South Carolina Member

South Carolina Business Monthly – Voted Top Attorney (Personal Injury)

Super Lawyers – Top 25 Attorneys In South Carolina

Legal Elite of South Carolina – Midlands

AV- Preeminent (Highest) Rating from Martindale Hubbell

South Carolina Lawyers Weekly - Leader in the Law

U.S. News and World Reports “Best Lawyers” - 1st Tier (top) in Litigation/Personal Injury

University of South Carolina – The Compleat Lawyer Award (Silver)

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Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Automobile Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Truck Accidents
Wrongful Death
Slip and Fall
Birth Injuries
Head and Spinal Injuries
Whiplash
Products Liability
Nursing Home Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Drug and Medical Device Litigation
Defective Hip Implants
Dental Malpractice
Dog Bites
Construction Accidents
Construction Defects
Automotive Products Liability
Civil Litigation
Business Law
Business Litigation
Small Business Law
Limited Liability Companies
Corporate Law
Contracts
Breach of Contracts
Intellectual Property
Trademarks
Trade Secrets
Unfair Competition
Warranty Law
Class Action
Commercial Law
Libel, Slander and Defamation
Appellate Practice
Complex and Multi-District Litigation
Civil Practice
Federal Civil Practice
Breach of Contract
Contract Litigation
Commercial Contracts
Contract Fraud
Automobile Accidents and Injuries
Automobile Negligence
Bicycle Accidents
Accidents
Brain Injury
Bodily Injury
Bus Accidents
Catastrophic Injury
Commercial Vehicle Liability
Electrical Injury
Head Injury
Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries
Pedestrian Injuries
Plaintiffs Personal Injury
Third Party Wrongful Death
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Injury
Severe Burns
School Bus Accidents
Psychological Injury

University Attended:

Wofford College, B.A., Summa Cum Laude, 2003; Wofford College, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, 2003; Wofford College, B.A., Student Body President, 2003; Wofford College, B.A., Justice of Wofford's Judicial Commission, 2003

Law School Attended:

University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2006

Year of First Admission:

2006

Admission:

2006, South Carolina; 2006, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina; 2009, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; 2010, U.S. Supreme Court; 2013, Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

Memberships:

American Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Association (House of Delegates Representative), Richland County Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Practice and Procedure Committee, South Carolina Bar Young Lawyer’s Division Committee, South Carolina Association for Justice, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

Languages:

English

Reported Cases:

Team IA, Inc. v. Lucas, 395 S.C. 237, 717 S.E.2d 103 (SC Ct. App. 2011) Outcome: The South Carolina Court of Appeals reversed summary judgment for defendant and remand for further proceedings. Hal H. Boyd v. Liberty Life Insurance Company and Select Quote Insurance Services 732 S.E.2d 180 (SC Ct. App. 2012) Outcome: The South Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment holding that no valuable consideration existed to support a binding contract based on a misquote of life insurance.

ISLN:

919121155

Fixed Hourly Rates

$150 - $500/hr

Contingency Fee

1% - 40%

Credit Cards Accepted

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Other Information

Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available, Retainer Fee

4.8/5.0 (42 reviews)

Legal Knowledge
4.8/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.8/5.0
Judgment
4.8/5.0
Communication
4.9/5.0
Legal Experience
4.8/5.0

5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/29/17 in Civil Practice

Robert Goings, in my opinion, is the most talented and hardworking attorneys in SC. He has the utmost respect of the Bar and his colleagues.

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 12/29/17 in Personal Injury

Robert is an excellent attorney. I have worked with him as opposing counsel when I was a defense attorney and as co-counsel now as plaintiff's counsel. He has extensive trial experience and adheres to the highest ethical standards.

Robert is an excellent attorney. I have worked with him as opposing counsel when I was a defense attorney and as co-counsel now as plaintiff's counsel. He has extensive trial experience and adheres to the highest ethical standards. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 07/05/23 in Civil Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/21/23 in Civil Litigation

Best in the Business!

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/13/21 in Civil Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 03/26/21 in Personal Injury

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/19/21 in Personal Injury

Robert is one of South Carolina's top trial lawyers and a true asset to the profession.

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/19/21 in Personal Injury

Robert is a terrific trial attorney that fights for his clients in a professional but hard-nosed way. He is able to talk to his clients as a friend and helps them understand complex legal issues in a common sense way. Highly recommended

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 02/19/21 in Personal Injury

A very talented and hard working attorney. One of our state’s most outstanding personal injury trial advocates.

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/29/20 in Civil Litigation

Robert is an excellent attorney. He is a credit to the legal profession.

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5.0/5.0 (33 reviews)

When I looked for an attorney for my bad car accident, I read the reviews for the Goings Law Firm. This firm had great reviews so I contacted them. Thankfully, Mr. Goings took my case and fully expl...