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Greenberg Traurig, LLPPhoenix Managing Shareholder; Chair, Phoenix Litigation Practice
Nicole M. Goodwin
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Nicole M. Goodwin

4.9
19 reviews

2375 East Camelback Road, Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Litigation, Financial Services Litigation, Real Estate Litigation and 3 more

About Nicole M. Goodwin

Nicole Maroulakos Goodwin is Co-Managing Shareholder of the Phoenix Office. Nicole is a problem solver and complex commercial litigator, whose practice includes real estate litigation, financial services litigation, and post-acquisition disputes. She has represented public and private corporate clients in state and federal trial and appeals courts, as well as before administrative tribunals and arbitration venues. Nicole is a counselor and advisor on exposure and litigation alternatives for clients that range from Arizona-based businesses to large national clients.

Nicole has first chair experience litigating fiduciary duty claims involving directors, officers and shareholders of corporations, and members of limited liability companies. She has represented clients in matters resulting in obtaining preliminary and final injunctive relief.

Nicole also has substantial experience in creditors' rights litigation, including the representation of clients in contested receiverships, provisional remedy proceedings, fair market value hearings, and all manner of loan enforcement actions.

A trained mediator who has served as a faculty member for the firm’s mediation training curriculum and mediated numerous matters as a Judge Pro Tempore, Nicole is also available to mediate select commercial matters.

Concentrations

•Business litigation
•Real estate litigation
•Health and life science litigation
•Financial institution services and loan enforcement litigation
•Low income housing tax credit litigation
•Antitrust, trade regulation and franchising
•Probate litigation

The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Judicial Clerkships

•Hon. Joel A. Pisano, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, 2002-2003

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2026
•'Lawyer of the Year,' Litigation - Antitrust, Phoenix, 2023 and 2026
•Litigation - Real Estate, 2021-2026
•Litigation - Antitrust, 2022-2026
•Litigation - Banking and Finance, 2023-2026
•Commercial Litigation, 2024-2026
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022
•Listed, Az Business Leaders, Management, 2020, 2022-2023
•Named, Arizona Capitol Times, 'Woman Achiever of Arizona,' 2019
•Listed, AZ Business Magazine, 2018-2024
•Listed, 'Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona,' 2019-2026
•Listed, 'Most Influential Women in Arizona Business,' 2018
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southwest Super Lawyers, 2013-2025
•'Top 50 Super Lawyers in Arizona,' 2014-2015, and 2018-2025
•'Top 25 Women Lawyers in Arizona,' 2014-2015, and 2018-2025
•Listed, Phoenix Magazine, 'Top Lawyer - Commercial Litigation,' 2022-2023
•Named, Arizona Business Magazine, “Most Influential Women in Arizona,” 2018
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017
•Recipient, President's National Meritorious Service Award, Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA), 2014
•Finalist, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, 'Private Sector ATHENA Award,' 2016
•Phoenix Business Journal’s ‘40 Under 40’ 2016 Class
•Rated, AV Preeminent 4.8 out of 5.0

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Other 4
    • Financial Services Litigation
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Complex Torts
    • Restaurant Industry

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2001, New Jersey
    2005, New York
    2006, Arizona
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
    U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
    U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, Board of Governors, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, 2023-Present
    •Adjunct Professor, Persuasive Speech, Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law, Arizona State University, 2011-2020
    •Former Judge Pro Tempore, Maricopa County Superior Court
    •Past Chair (2021-2022), and Member, Board of Directors Southwest Autism Resource and Research Center (SARRC), 2012-2022
    •Family Law Court Advisor, Maricopa County Superior Court, 2010-2019
    •Member, State Bar of Arizona Fee Arbitration Committee, 2016-2018
    •Board Member, Arizona Attorney magazine, Board of Editors, 2008-2014
    •Commissioner, Phoenix Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues, 2008-2014
    •Member, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton’s Transition Team, 2012
    •fellow, The American Bar Foundation
    •Member, American Bar Association
    •Member, Maricopa County Bar Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Seton Hall University School of Law
    J.D.
    magna cum laude

    Seton Hall University School of Law
    J.D.
    2001 Managing Editor
    Other Education
    College of William and Mary
    Class of 1998
    B.A.

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Phoenix Managing Shareholder; Chair, Phoenix Litigation Practice at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
4.9
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2375 East Camelback Road, Suite 700Phoenix, AZ 85016U.S.A.

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    Nicole M. Goodwin was admitted in 2001 to the State of New Jersey.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Nicole M. Goodwin is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Court for the District of Arizona and United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
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    Yes, Nicole M. Goodwin has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.

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