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Ethan F. Goodwin's aspiration to become an attorney originated at Chamberlain ♦ McHaney in 2001 when he worked as the firm's runner while completing his undergraduate degree at The University of Texas at Austin. After being awarded an undergraduate degree, he moved to Lansing, Michigan to attend Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he elected to enter Cooley's Litigation Concentration and develop the skills necessary to function as an effective civil litigator. This curriculum focused on pretrial and trial tactics as well as alternative dispute resolution techniques and procedures. Mr. Goodwin continued to develop these skills outside the classroom by advancing in Mock Trial and Moot Court competitions and mediating cases for the Small Claims Division of the 55th District Court for Ingham County, Michigan. Prior to being awarded a Juris Doctorate in 2008, Mr. Goodwin returned to Austin to continue developing his skills by externing at the firm under the supervision of J. Gordon McHaney. Following graduation, he accepted a position as the firm's law clerk where he assisted in the litigation of a wide variety of civil cases and gained substantial trial experience with Ranelle M. Meroney and Catherine Kyle. Mr. Goodwin realized his aspiration of becoming an attorney at Chamberlain ♦ McHaney following the release of the July 2009 Texas Bar Examination results. As an Associate at the firm, he handles a wide variety of legal matters, primarily focusing on insurance defense.
Honors and Activities:
- State Bar of Texas
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- Austin Young Lawyers Association
Certification:
Certified Mediator in compliance with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures Act.
Admissions:
- Admitted to the State Bar of Texas, 2009
Author and Speaker:
Recent topics and publications include:
- Co-wrote "Ethics, Conflicts, Contracts, and Divided Loyalty" with David E. Chamberlain, published by the State Bar of Texas, focusing on UPLC v. American Home Assurance, 261 S.W.3d 24 (Tex. 2008).
Education:
- The University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 2004, concentrations: English, Philosophy, and Communication Studies.
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 2008, Litigation Concentration, Dean's List, Certificate of Merit in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Moot Court Board, Mock Trial Board, and Sports Law Society.
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