Bernard E. Goodman
About Bernard E. Goodman
Bernard E. Goodman is a lawyer based in Vienna, VA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Bernard E. Goodman is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Vienna, Virginia
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Real Estate
Current Firm: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC
Education: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1968
Location: Vienna, VA
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