June 2024 – Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Brandan M. Goodwin has joined the firm’s Norfolk office.

Mr. Goodwin is an Associate in the firm’s Norfolk office and a member of the Litigation, Real Estate Claims & Title Insurance Solutions, and Intellectual Property practice groups. His practice focuses on representing clients in both federal and state courts on a variety of complex matters including real estate claims, intellectual property litigation, and commercial contracting disputes.  

Prior to joining Kaufman & Canoles, Mr. Goodwin was affiliated with Hanger Law in Virginia Beach. He previously served as a Clerk to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for the Honorable Henry Coke Morgan, Jr. He received his B.A. from Michigan State University and his J.D. from Regent University School of Law.

Kaufman & Canoles’ Litigation practice is one of the region’s most successful and well-regarded trial sections. Members of the Litigation practice each specialize in particular areas of complex trial work in both federal and state courts and in both civil and criminal arenas.

Kaufman & Canoles’ Real Estate Claims and Title Insurance Solutions Group has a long-standing reputation as an experienced partner with owners, lenders, title insurance companies, title agents, realtors, general contractors, surveyors, and other parties involved in real estate and real estate litigation matters.

Kaufman & Canoles’ Intellectual Property practice group is dedicated to helping secure your original ideas, products and creations, especially those businesses specializing in creative property. Businesses seeking our counsel include software, computer and other technology developers, franchisors and franchisees, scientists, engineers, R&D firms, advertising agencies, writers, athletes, entertainers and inventors.

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