Dan J. Goodman
About Dan J. Goodman
Dan J. Goodman is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Dan J. Goodman is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Seattle, Washington
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Ballard Spahr LLP
Education: Seattle University, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Seattle, WA
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