J. Kirk Goza
About J. Kirk Goza
J. Kirk Goza is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. J. Kirk Goza is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Wagstaff & Cartmell LLP
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Washington, DC
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