About Eric John
Eric John Goodman is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2000 and holds bar number 210694. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Goodman is the managing partner at Goodman Mooney LLP, a law firm specializing in intellectual property and business law, located in Costa Mesa, California. He has been practicing law for over 25 years, serving clients throughout Southern California.
Mr. Goodman earned his Juris Doctor degree from Whittier Law School, where he graduated in 2000. During his time at Whittier, he focused on intellectual property law and was actively involved in the Intellectual Property Society and the Entertainment and Sports Law Society, serving as president of both organizations. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Pepperdine University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. He graduated from Pepperdine in 1997.
Mr. Goodman concentrates his practice in the areas of intellectual property, business law, and entertainment law. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, and contract disputes. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts. He has also been recognized by Super Lawyers from 2012 to 2013 and 2017 to 2026.
Throughout his career, Mr. Goodman has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding Goodman Mooney LLP, he worked as an associate attorney at a boutique intellectual property firm in Irvine, California, for several years.
Mr. Goodman is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the International Trademark Association. He has served on various committees and has been a speaker at numerous seminars concerning brand protection and related business matters. He is also involved in community activities, including mentoring law students and participating in local charity events. Mr. Goodman is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Southern California effectively.
