N. Victor Goodman

N. Victor Goodman

Retired Partner

Columbus

T 614.223.9343

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Overview

N. Victor focuses his practice on administrative and governmental law, including appeals and civil rights.

N. Victor also handles labor and employment matters.

What I Do

Campaign Finance & Elections
Energy/Shale Oil & Gas
Government Relations
Legislative Affairs & Advocacy
Public Litigation & Defense
State Attorneys General Investigations & Enforcement

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Experience

As special counsel to the Ohio Attorney General, and lead private counsel for Ohio University, won a complete defense victory for Ohio University in a case stemming from the death of a student at an off-campus property.  Set statewide precedent regarding statutory duties, as well as wrongful death and negligence claims owed by schools and universities.

Key Contacts: N. Victor GoodmanEric L. ZaludJohanes MalizaMichael B. SilversteinAbby Riffee-Neri

Successfully lobbied for the enactment of a telemedicine licensure law.

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Successfully lobbied for the statutory retention of an important client advisory board housed in the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) through the Sunset Review Committee process against the position of ODH who advocated for its dissolution.

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Successfully lobbied for passage of numerous amendments to Ohio’s Horse Racing Act, i.e., tax abatements for capital improvement, simulcasting off-track satellite facilities.

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Represented the organized construction trades in their challenge to legislation that prohibits public sector project labor agreements.

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Represented Republican majority members of the Ohio Apportionment Board in U.S. Supreme Court litigation/appeals (1991-2003) in the approval of their legislative redistricting plans.

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Represented a nursing home association in a constitutional challenge to state regulation establishing Medicaid reimbursement rates.

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Successfully lobbied for the enactment of state funding for PACE programs (cost effective managed care programs for the elderly).

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Represented the organized construction trades in the defense of a public sector project agreement against constitutional and statutory challenges.

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Credentials

Education

Yale University, 1957, B.A.
  • magna cum laude
Harvard University Law School, 1961, J.D.
Ohio University, 2004

, Honorary Doctor of Public Service degree

Clerkships and Bar Admissions

Ohio

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  • Member, The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
  • Member, Ohio State Bar Association
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Columbus Bar Association
  • Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
  • Member, Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law of the Ohio Supreme Court (2008-2013)
  • Member, Commission on Higher Education and the Economy (2003-2004)
  • Member, Counsel for Higher Education Accreditation (2002-2008)
  • Member, Board of Trustees, Ohio University Foundation (2001-2010)
  • Member, Board of Trustees, Ohio University (1994-2001) (2012-2020) 
  • Member, The Ohio Historical Foundation (1993-1997)
  • Member, Foreign Service Impasse Disputes Panel (1990-1992)
  • Member, Republican Congressional Leadership Council (1989)
  • Member, Labor Advisory Committee, American Bicentennial Presidential Inaugural Committee (1989)
  • Member, Grant Development Foundation (1985-1995)
  • Member, Rickenbacker Port Authority, Columbus, Ohio (1985-2002)
    • Chairman (1986-2002)
  • Member, Reagan Bush Ohio Campaign Steering Committee (1984)
  • Vice Chair, State Underground Parking Commission (1984-1993)
  • Member, Federal Service Impasses Panel (1982-1994)
  • Member, Labor Advisory Council, Presidential Inaugural Committee (1981)
  • Vice Chair, Franklin County Republican Executive Committee (1978-2004)
  • Member, Board of Trustees, Columbus Symphony Orchestra (1978-1992)
    • President and CEO (1984-1986)
  • Member, Ohio Board of Regents (1976-1992)
    • Vice-Chair (1976-1990)
    • Chair, Ohio Board of Regents Managing for the Future Task Force for Higher Education (1991-1992)
  • Member, National Civil Rights Committee of the Anti-Defamation League of B’nai B’rith (1976-1980)
  • Member, Community Relations Committee of the Columbus Jewish Federation (1974-1990)
  • Member and Secretary, Columbus Children’s Mental Health Center (1973-1976)
  • Member, Columbus, Ohio Mayor’s Energy Advisory Committee (1974-1978)
  • Member, Executive Committee, Franklin County Republican Organization (1970-2004)
  • Member, Board of Trustees, Columbus Jewish Federation (1970-1988)
    • Member, Executive Committee (1975-1986)
    • Treasurer (1979-1985)
  • Chairman, Motion Picture Review Board of the City of Columbus (1963-1965)

 

  • Listed (for over 30 years), The Best Lawyers in America® 2021:  Administrative / Regulatory Law; Labor Law – Union; Litigation – Labor and Employment
  • Columbus Labor Law – Union Lawyer of the Year, The Best Lawyers in America® 2014-2015
  • Listed, Ohio Super Lawyers 2004-2011, 2014-2015
  • AV® Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review 
  • Recipient of the Thomas A. VanMeter Award for Community Service, 1997
  • Recipient of the Miami University Presidential Medal, 1992
  • Recipient of the Columbus Bar Association Community Service Award, 1991
  • Recipient of the Jack Resler Award, 1991
  • Recipient of the Flowers to the Living Award, 1985
  • Recipient of the Therese Stern Kahn Leadership Award, 1969