Laura Goforth
About Laura Goforth
Laura Goforth is a lawyer based in Minneapolis, MN and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Laura Goforth is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Project Finance Law
Current Firm: Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Education: University of North Dakota, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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