About

Learn extra about Jacob A Goad, a committed lawyer in Durham, North Carolina, that specialize in people’ repayment and personal harm cases. Jacob A Goad is a professional lawyer at the Law Office of Jacob Goad, PLLC, focusing on employees’ compensation and private damage cases. He received his diploma from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill, majoring in Spanish and minoring in Social and Economic Justice. During his time at UNC, Mr. Goad was recognized for his instructional achievements and became a member of Sigma Delta Pi, a Hispanic Collegiate Honor Society. Following his undergraduate research, Mr. Goad frolicked in Peru, in which he actively participated in environmental advocacy and coordinated worldwide delegations. His studies in Peru, in particular his interactions with metallurgical and mine employees, motivated his selection to concentrate on workers’ reimbursement law. Upon his return to the US, Mr. Goad finished his legal schooling at North Carolina Central University’s Evening Law Program, balancing his research with complete-time employment as a paralegal at an harm law firm. During his time in Durham, Mr. Goad met his spouse, Kelly, who works as a speech therapist at a local sanatorium. For the beyond eleven years, Mr. Goad has committed his criminal exercise to supporting people who've suffered severe accidents from place of business injuries and car collisions. He has actively contributed to various nonprofit businesses and formerly held the position of Chair of the Young Lawyers Division at the Durham County Bar Association. Currently, Mr. Goad serves as the Secretary of the Executive Committees for Urban Ministries of Durham, an company that provides important services to the homeless population in the vicinity. Additionally, he holds the role of Legislative Committee Chair for the Workers’ Compensation Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, advocating for the rights of injured employees in the country.

Legal Issues

Workers Compensation
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
North Carolina Jurdictions
North Carolina
Since 2016">

Experience
  • Owner
    Law Office of Jacob Goad
    2021
  • Lawyer
    Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group
    2018

  • Law Offices of James Scott Farrin
    2013

  • Lanier Law Groiup
    2010
Education
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Education School Logo
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
B.A. (2005) | Romance Languages, Social and Economic Justice
Graduation year: 2001">
Associations
Urban Ministries of Durham Professional Association
Urban Ministries of Durham
Secretary of Board of Directors
Current">
NCBA Professional Association
NCBA
Legislative Chair - Workers compensation
2020 - Current">
Costs
  • Free Consultancy Service
  • Conditional Fees
Location

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