Ernest Goodwin focuses his practice on product liability, specifically the defense of domestic and foreign manufacturers, distributors and retailers in the United States, Canada and Europe. He defends a range of products nationally, while supervising local counsel when necessary, including swimming pools, swimming pool component parts, televisions, cellular phones, microwave ovens, toaster ovens, refrigerators and other consumer electronics and appliances. Ernie represents manufacturers as defense counsel of record in litigation and pre-suit investigations in personal injury claims involving fatalities, neurological injuries, burn injuries, electrocutions, hearing loss and others.
In addition, Ernie represents manufacturers in litigations and pre-suit investigations in claims involving property damage arising out of fires and water leaks. He also has experience in the defense of manufacturers, distributors and retailers of industrial products and equipment and defended corporations in construction, labor and employment, securities and commercial matters. Ernie prides himself on being responsive to clients and colleagues, regardless of the day or time, and thinks outside the box and in terms of the big picture when defending a claim or lawsuit.
