Swartz, Taliaferro, Swartz & Goodove, P.C. was founded in 1968 and has concentrated on representing injured people and people whose rights are in jeopardy. We pride ourselves on fully protecting our client's rights.
May 11, 2012
U.S. marshals on trail of Virginia Beach fugitive
By Kathy Adams The Virginian-Pilot © May 10, 2012 VIRGINIA BEACH For more than two months, police and bail bondsmen have searched for 23-year-old Cameron Paul Crockett, who didn’t show up for sentencing after a jury convicted him of manslaughter in the drunken-driving death of a friend. Now, federal authorities say they’ve joined the hunt. [...]
Main Link to: U.S. marshals on trail of Virginia Beach fugitiveFebruary 16, 2012
GOODOVE AND SWARTZ SELECTED AS SUPERLAWYERS 2012
For another year in a row, Michael Goodove and Franklin Swartz have been selected as 2012 Super Lawyers. Michael Goodove was selected as a Super Lawyer in the field of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury. Franklin Swartz was selected as a Super Lawyer in the field of White Collar Criminal Defense. Only 5% of Virginia attorneys are chosen [...]
Main Link to: GOODOVE AND SWARTZ SELECTED AS SUPERLAWYERS 2012Swartz, Taliaferro, Swartz & Goodove, P.C. Law Office Building
On January 1, 2012, Swartz, Taliaferro, Swartz & Goodove, P.C. relocated to its new law office building in historic downtown Norfolk. The firm continues its practice in the areas of personal injury, criminal and trial law. The new address is 220 West Freemason Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. We are located on the corner of Freemason [...]
Main Link to: Swartz, Taliaferro, Swartz & Goodove, P.C. Law Office BuildingFebruary 15, 2012
Breath test may be required before first-time DUI offenders drive again
by David Ham WVEC.com Get the latest Flash Player to see this player. [Javascript required to view Flash movie, please turn it on and refresh this page] RICHMOND — People with their first DUI conviction could have to pass a breath test before starting the engine, if laws pass the Va. General Assembly and are [...]
Main Link to: Breath test may be required before first-time DUI offenders drive againApril 1, 2011
GOODOVE AND SWARTZ SELECTED AGAIN AS SUPER LAWYERS IN 2011
For Immediate Release For another year in a row, Michael Goodove and Franklin Swartz have been selected as 2011 Super Lawyers. Michael Goodove was selected as a Super Lawyer in the field of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury. Franklin Swartz was selected as a Super Lawyer in the field of White Collar Criminal Defense. Only 5% of [...]
Main Link to: GOODOVE AND SWARTZ SELECTED AGAIN AS SUPER LAWYERS IN 2011December 12, 2010
“The Top 100 Trial Lawyers” selects Michael L. Goodove
For Immediate Release: Michael L. Goodove, Esq. has been nominated and selected to “The Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the American Association of Trial Lawyers. Membership is obtained through special invitation and is extended only to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications. Michael Goodove specializes in personal injury law and has assisted thousands of clients [...]
Main Link to: “The Top 100 Trial Lawyers” selects Michael L. GoodoveDecember 7, 2010
92.9 The Wave-Hampton Roads Topics-Interviews Michael Goodove about Impaired Driving
Michael Goodove interviewed Radio Program about Impaired Driving [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Main Link to: 92.9 The Wave-Hampton Roads Topics-Interviews Michael Goodove about Impaired DrivingAugust 3, 2010
Michael Goodove comments on a new website that helps drivers avoid tickets and dui checkpoints.
Mike Goodove, a Norfolk attorney and president of the Southside Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, lost his brother to a drunk driver. Goodove agreed Phantom Alert does some good things, but he says DUI checkpoint alerts aren’t one of them.
“It’s personal responsibility. I don’t think we can support a tool that encourages people to drink, drive and avoid detection,” Goodove said.
Main Link to: Michael Goodove comments on a new website that helps drivers avoid tickets and dui checkpoints.Michael Goodove comments on the proposal to privatize liquor sales.
PORTSMOUTH–A proposal to privatize liquor sales in the state of Virginia is raising some eyebrows. The Governor’s office estimates it will generate about 300-500 million dollars from license fees and they plan to use the money for transportation.
Main Link to: Michael Goodove comments on the proposal to privatize liquor sales.March 11, 2010
Police could ask DUI suspects place of last drink
Police could ask DUI suspects place of last drink by Joe Flanagan, 13 News, and Associated Press Posted on February 25, 2010 at 11:58 AM Updated Thursday, Feb 25 at 6:27 PM ****** Related: “Last drink” legislation RICHMOND (AP) — Police officers could begin asking people pulled over for driving under the influence where they [...]
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