Brad Goodwin

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 currently plays in multiple bands and often volunteers his time to provide entertainment at charity events as well. 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
  • Chair for Advanced Workers’ Compensation Retreat (2017-2018)
  • Legislative Chair (2020 – Current)
• American Association for Justice- Current
• American Inns of Court- Virginia Workers’ Compensation- Current
• Henrico Bar Association

Honors & Awards

• Virginia Super Lawyers- Rising Star (2019 – 2021)
• Virginia Super Lawyers (2022 – present)
• The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers (2017 – present)
• American Institute of Legal Counsel: Client Satisfaction- Workers’ Compensation (2016)
• US News & World Reports: Best Law Firms (2022 – present)
• Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group: Top 100 Injured Workers’ Advocate Nationally (2014- present)

Community Involvement

• CASA Superhero 5K Charity Race
• Various Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Charity Events Volunteer
• Breakthrough T1D

Publications & Speaking Engagements

• “Virginia Workers’ Compensation- Ethics and Professional Behavior”- July 23, 2015
• Advanced Workers’ Compensation Retreat
  • “Legislative Update” (2019- Present)
    • Presenting with numerous state senators and delegates
  • “Games Employers Play”- 2022
• Virginia Workers Compensation Inns of Court- “Difficult Depositions”- 2021
• Liens in Personal Injury Actions- 4th Edition (September 2024)
  • Chapter 7- Workers Compensation Liens
• Advanced Paralegals Retreat- Occupational Diseases- April 12, 2025
• Frequent presentations for Fire Fighter organizations throughout the Commonwealth.

Appellate decisions

• The Uninsured Employer's Fund v. Hughes (Virginia Court of Appeals, Record No. 1115-24-1, July 8, 2025)
• Hanover County, et. al v. Moore (Virginia Court of Appeals, Record No. 240671, July 9, 2025)
• 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 Read the article
• “Child Support- Making Good on What’s Due” – Richmond Family Magazine- July 2013 Read the article