Robert Fredrick Goings
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Robert Fredrick Goings
Biography
Robert F. Goings focuses his practice on catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and workers compensation. He is known to be a fighter in the courtroom-- just ask the lawyers that go up against him in trial.
Robert grew up on his family's farm in Union County, South Carolina. Mr. Goings is a 2003 graduate of Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Government, receiving the highest distinction in his major. He graduated with highest honors as a summa cum laude graduate. He was was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa and Blue Key honor societies as a result of his academics and service to the community and students. Mr. Goings was a Justice of Wofford's Judicial Commission. He was elected as Student Body President in 2002. Upon graduation, he received the Outstanding Citizen Award, given to the student demonstrating the greatest concern and service to Wofford. Mr. Goings earned his Juris Doctorate in 2006 from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Upon graduation, Mr. Goings was chosen by his colleagues to receive the Claude Sapp Award, presented to the member of the graduating class possessing the best combination of scholarship, leadership, and industry for the legal profession. Mr. Goings is a trial attorney, and dedicates his practice to protecting his clients legal rights.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Business Law
Business Litigation
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Hourly Rates
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Founding Member Goings Law Firm, LLC
Year: 2011 - Current
Description:
Litigation Attorney Collins and Lacy
Year: 2006 - 2011
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Professional Associations
South Carolina Bar, Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee (2011 - Current)
International Society of Barristers Fellow (2018 - Current)
Richland County Bar Association Member (2006 - Current)
American Bar Association Member (2006 - Current)
Columbia Rotary Club Member (2008 - Current)
ABOTA Executive Committee (2015 - Current)
South Carolina Bar House of Delegates (2012 - Current)
South Carolina Association of Justice Sustaining Member (2012 - Current)
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) 2020-2021 President of SC Chapter (2014 - Current)
South Carolina Bar, Practice and Procedure Committee Member (2011 - Current)
Publications
SC Damages SC Bar (October, 2018)
Awards
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AV- Preeminent Attorney
Martindale Hubbell 2013.0
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Claude Sapp Award
University of South Carolina School of Law 2006.0
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Highly Rated
Martindale-Hubbell 2012.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2013.0
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2011 Emerging Legal Leader
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2011.0
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Super Lawyer
South Carolina Super Lawyers 2019.0
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Top Voted Personal Injury Attorney
Columbia Business Monthly - Legal Elite 2019.0
Note: Top Voted Personal Injury Attorney in Columbia Business Monthly - Legal Elite
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2020 President of South Carolina Chapter
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) 2020.0
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2018 Leadership in the Law Recipient
SC Lawyers Weekly - Leadership in the Law 2018.0
Education
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University of South Carolina School of Law J.D. | Law
Year: 2003 - 2006
Honors: Claude Sapp Award Activities: Moot CourtSoutheastern Environmental Law Journal
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Wofford College B.A. | Government
Year: 1999 - 2003
Honors: Phi Beta KappaSumma Cum LaudeHighest Honor Graduate in Government Activities: Student Body President
Speaking Engagements
ABOTA Masters In Trial, SCBAR, Columbia, February 7, 2018, American Board of Trial Advocates
ABOTA Masters In Trial, SCBAR, Columbia, February 7, 2018, American Board of Trial Advocates
Certifications
- ABOTA: MEMBER 2014
Websites
https://www.goingslawfirm.com
Website
Goings Law Firm, LLC
1510 Calhoun Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(877) 789-6340