Jonathan Goodman
Law Office of Jonathan H. Goodman, P.A.
1377 Cassat Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904)389-1346
[email protected]
JonGoodmanLaw.com
- Why did you choose to go into law?
- My dad’s a lawyer and I have a lot of lawyers in the family, so it seemed like a good fit.
- What is your specific field of law?
- Probate and real estate law.
- How do you set yourself apart from other firms in the area?
- Location, for one thing. I’m on the Westside where there aren’t a lot of lawyers. Longevity, also. I’ve been there since 1979, so I have a lot of experience.
- What do you see as the greatest challenges in your practice?
- Dealing with personalities of clients, some are like angels while others are a bit difficult. You just have to learn how to handle people.
- What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment as an attorney?
- You get a good feeling when you’ve had a successful outcome. You’ve save the client aggravation and money, and they’re pleased with what you’ve done. There’s been a lot of those instances.
- How do you stay connected to the Jacksonville community? Are you involved in any local organizations?
- Westside Business Leaders Association, been in that since ‘93, I believe. Some religious groups also.
- What advice would you give someone considering going to law school?
- Study hard and then, when you get out, get a mentor to show you the ropes. I had my dad, so that made it a lot easier.