Robert F. Goings

With more than two decades of experience practicing law, Robert F. Goings has built a career focused on representing injured individuals and families in complex litigation across South Carolina. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, Robert handles Litigation – Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs matters, often involving major corporations, insurance companies, and healthcare providers. His trial experience includes securing significant jury verdicts, including a $13.5 million non-fatal injury verdict with punitive damages in Richland County and a recent $5 million wrongful-death medical malpractice verdict. Additional outcomes are subject to confidentiality requirements. These results reflect Robert’s commitment to thorough preparation and his willingness to take challenging cases to trial when appropriate.

Raised on a dairy farm in Union County, Robert learned early lessons in responsibility, honesty, and perseverance that continue to guide his legal practice. His grandfather’s example of integrity and fairness shaped Robert’s approach to working with clients and colleagues alike. While growing up, Robert developed a passion for singing, theater, and the performing arts, experiences that helped him become comfortable speaking before audiences and telling compelling stories. Combined with the work ethic instilled on the farm, these skills now inform his courtroom advocacy on behalf of clients injured in catastrophic accidents, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, product defects, and wrongful death cases throughout the state.

Robert is widely known for his trial-focused approach to litigation. He prepares each case as if it will be presented to a jury and evaluates settlement decisions through that lens. This philosophy has led to numerous courtroom outcomes that have drawn attention from the legal press and professional peers. South Carolina Lawyers Weekly has noted Robert’s ability to obtain substantial verdicts, and fellow attorneys often recognize his strategic preparation, clear presentation of evidence, and persistence in the courtroom.

In addition to representing his own clients, Robert is frequently asked by other lawyers to assist with complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation. These referrals reflect the confidence other attorneys place in his judgment and trial experience. Robert is known for carefully analyzing facts, anticipating defenses, and presenting cases in a way that resonates with jurors. He views each trial as a unique process, shaped by the individuals involved and the evidence presented, and strives to be direct, prepared, and genuine in every courtroom appearance.

Robert is also the founder of Goings Law Firm LLC, where he has built a plaintiffs’ litigation practice serving clients across South Carolina. Through a focus on professionalism, preparation, and client service, he has assembled a team of trial lawyers and staff dedicated to handling serious injury and insurance litigation matters. Under his leadership, Goings Law Firm LLC has become known for its commitment to representing individuals and families facing some of the most difficult circumstances of their lives.