Daily Briefs

 Goodwin named new Michigan Association for Justice president

When Scott Goodwin started his legal career in 1986, he had a simple goal — “to be a positive force for change and stand up for victim’s rights.” 

Now, 27 years later, Goodwin leads the state’s largest group of plaintiff attorneys — the Michigan Association for Justice — in a similar mission. On July 1, Goodwin officially begins his one-year term as president of the MAJ. As he assumes office, Goodwin affirms the group’s aim, “We’re dedicated to procuring civil justice for plaintiffs and preserving citizen’s rights.” 
 
Formerly known as the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association, the Lansing-based MAJ is an organization Goodwin proudly says “fights for equal access to the court system for all people, regardless of income or circumstance.” 

Heading up the MAJ seems like a natural outcome for Goodwin who founded the Goodwin & Scieszka Law Center with Jim Scieszka “to give the little guy a fighting chance against big insurance companies and to hold drunk and negligent drivers accountable.” 

The firm has held a free legal aid clinic every spring for 27 years. The carnival-like event helps hundreds of families, with two dozen top attorneys working pro bono for clients. With an emphasis on child safety, Goodwin & Scieszka’s annual “Law Day” outreach has donated and fitted 10,000 free bike safety helmets!

Lawyer’s Weekly named Goodwin as “Lawyer of the Year,” and “Best Lawyers in America” includes his firm in their most recent list. Other honors include “Michigan Super Lawyer” (2006-2013). He is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates, and ranked in the Michigan Super Lawyers Top 100 list. 

Goodwin graduated from Michigan State University in 1983 and Michigan State University College of Law (formerly Detroit College of Law) in 1986.
 

Holiday Hours

The Third Circuit Court Civil, Criminal and Family Divisions will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
 
In observance of Independence Day, the 36th District Court will be closed to the public on Friday, July 4. Felony arraignment hearings will be held at the 34th District Court in Romulus. The court will reopen on Monday, July 7.

The Wayne County Probate Court will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 4 and will reopen on Monday, July 7 at 8 a.m.

The Michigan Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and the State Court Administrative Office will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

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