CHRIS GOODNOW
Lawyer. Coder. Advertiser. Developer. Writer.
ABOUT
Chris Goodnow has dedicated his professional career to advocating for injury victims across the country. Chris graduated with honors from Arizona State University with a BA in political science and attended University of Denver Sturm College of Law for his law degree. Chris has worked exclusively in personal injury litigation throughout his professional career and focuses on death and catastrophic injury cases. He has been fortunate enough to work with hundreds of clients across the country and aid in the recovery of millions of dollars on their behalf.
Chris has been involved in injury and wrongful death litigation in both Arizona and Colorado. He has consulted across the country in automating and scaling law firms, law firm business development, cyber-security claims, and previously worked as a mediator for the Denver County Court and the Better Business Bureau.
Chris has continually questioned convention in the legal field. He has focused heavily on innovating the practice of law through the use of technology and automated legal infrastructure to provide quicker and more effective results for clients. Chris has aided and consulted in business and digital infrastructure development for established firms across the country. His mission has always been to challenge traditional viewpoints about how the legal field and business of law are approached. Chris continually experiments with innovation and technology to aid in keeping operating costs low to enable access to justice for everyone.
Education
- Arizona State University, Cum Laude
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Distinctions:
- Denver County Court Mediator
- Scholastic Excellence Award: Advanced Torts
Knowledge & Skills
Lawyer
Focusing on litigation related to wrongful deaths and life altering injuries and aiding in the resolution of hundreds of cases and the recovery of millions of dollars for victims.
SEO Marketing
Marketer specializing in new areas of legal advertising including: georedirect marketing, geo-fencing, low-revenue based page ranking.
Business Development
Accomplished in quickly growing businesses in size, scope, personnel, and revenue with a focus on controlled growth and scalability.
Business Automation
National advisor and consultant on business automation and artificial intelligence, CRM integration, and technology based business streamlining.
Cyber-Security
National consultant for cyber-security laws for criminal and civil actions. Advisor on compliance with legal professional ethical standards for client data storage.
Web Development
Web developer fluent in HTML/CSS, Javascript, Python, and Ruby.
Technology Development
Creator of tools, both local and cloud based for case management, communication, and CRM,
Hardware and Networking
Experienced in creating custom hardware and network configurations for business operations and automation. A+ Hardware and Network + Certification training.
Operations and Management
Manager of day to day operations for law firms helping to develop internal protocols and train individuals in multiple areas.
EXPERIENCE
goodnow|mckay
Attorney and Founding Partner
Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Arizona based civil litigation law firm Goodnow|McKay. The firm is dedicated to handling complex litigation matters on behalf of injury victims across the country.
Shockandlaw.com
Founder, Director, and Contributor
Founder and director of shockandlaw.com, a site designed to give legal professionals a forum to share thoughts and opinions on the legal aspects of business, technology, education, and politics. The site is free and not for profit.
Gage & Mathers, p.c.
Chief Technology Officer
Director of operations, business development, advertising, and technology of a 30-year-old boutique litigation firm.
Mediator
Denver County Court/Better Business Bureau
Mediator for civil matters in Denver County Court. Mediator for consumer and business disputes for the Better Business Bureau.
Bold, educated lawyering
Law Clerk
Clerk specializing in legal drafting for high value litigation matters, legal research, factual investigations, multi-media demand production, and factual and accident investigations.
Gaiennie law office
2018
2018
2017
2016
2016
2016
Law Clerk
Clerk drafting complaints, motions, pleadings, responses, and trial documents for civil litigation matters.