Jeffrey J. Goulder

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PHOENIX, AZ
1850 North Central Avenue, Suite 2100
Phoenix, AZ 85004

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Since 1985, Jeff has litigated a broad variety of complex civil cases. In addition to his on-going representation of several Phoenix-based businesses. Jeff also handles intellectual property litigation nationally for a Fortune 50 technology company; construction, development and leasing litigation for two of the nation’s largest supermarket chains; professional liability litigation on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants; securities and investment suitability litigation; and various litigation matters for several Valley-based and national homebuilding firms. Jeff also has significant experience representing regional and national banks in lender liability claims and related litigation throughout Arizona. Jeff is the chairman of the litigation department in the Phoenix office and has served as a member of the firm's national management committee.

Representative Experience

Received a directed verdict after a 3-week jury trial on a $20 million lender liability claim
Obtained the first ruling from the Arizona Court of Appeals upholding the validity of a voter referendum petition that failed to comply with Constitutional petition requirements. The appellate decision is reported at Forszt v. Rodriguez, 212 Ariz. 263, 130 P.3d 358 (2006)
Received a unanimous jury verdict in a lawsuit to specifically enforce a real estate sales transaction
With Mike Manning, Jeff successfully tried the fraud case against former Arizona Governor J. Fife Symington, III on a claim totaling approximately $20 million
Received a defense verdict in a trial involving product distribution and Uniform Commercial Code issues in federal court in Idaho
Successfully tried a $10 million claim for specific performance before the American Arbitration Association
Received a directed verdict in a fraud and conversion jury trial
Successfully tried the liability phase of an inverse condemnation and nuisance claim against a local municipality. The municipality ultimately agreed to a permanent injunction, and paid $1.4 million in damages
Recovered a $1.2 million judgment and dismissal of a lender liability counterclaim after another jury trial in Phoenix
Also successfully tried cases in Washington, D.C., and California

Education

Loyola University, J.D., 1985

Pomona College, B.S., Government, 1981

Community Involvement

Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix, Past Chair

Bar Admissions

Arizona, 1985
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 1985

Professional Affiliations

Adjunct Professor in Trial Advocacy, Sandra Day O-Connor College of Law, ASU
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
State Bar of Arizona, Construction Law Section