Ross C. Goodman
Encyclopedia
Ross C. Goodman is an American
attorney
noted for handling high-profile cases. He is the son of Oscar B. Goodman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Mayor for 12 years, who was succeeded by his wife Carolyn after term limits prevented another run.
where he earned a B.A. in 1992, then a Juris Doctor
(J.D.) in 1995 from the University of Tulsa
.
In 1992 Goodman was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant after completing Officer Candidate School
in Quantico, VA. He completed the Basic Officer Course, and the Marine Corps Combat Development Command
in 1996. He was certified as a Judge Advocate General Corps from the Naval Justice School
in Newport, Rhode Island in 1997 and retired as a Major
from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) in 2000.
, the Best Defense and truTV (formerly Court TV).
in the infamous Laughlin River Run Riot
, where the Hells Angels and Mongols
motorcycle clubs engaged in a massive riot resulting in multiple deaths. Goodman’s client was dismissed of murder and racketeering charges.
.
enlisted Goodman when his associates made a move to vote him out. After a legal battle Saxe regained control of the theatre.
in a firearms charge. Lewis was charged with carrying a concealed weapon in MacCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada. The case was dismissed and Lewis was released without fines.
employees who were rewarded over five million dollars in back hazard pay for flying CIA
, State Department and Blackwater
staff to Baghdad
and Kabul
, which were then considered war zones.
(WFA) with partner Louis Palazzo. The WFA, a mixed martial arts
(MMA) organization held successful events at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and The Forum in Inglewood. Goodman negotiated the first 30 minute slot on Showtime to feature an MMA organization. Under his management, the WFA acquired top ranked MMA fighters to include future UFC champions, Rich Franklin, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Lyoto Machida and Urijah Faber. In 2006 Goodman along with partners sold the WFA to the UFC.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
attorney
Lawyer
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...
noted for handling high-profile cases. He is the son of Oscar B. Goodman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
Mayor for 12 years, who was succeeded by his wife Carolyn after term limits prevented another run.
Background
Ross C. Goodman was born in Las Vegas to former Mayor Oscar B. Goodman and Carolyn G. Goodman. After high school he attended the University of San DiegoUniversity of San Diego
The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic university in San Diego, California. USD offers more than sixty bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral programs...
where he earned a B.A. in 1992, then a Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
(J.D.) in 1995 from the University of Tulsa
University of Tulsa
The University of Tulsa is a private university awarding bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. It is currently ranked 75th among doctoral degree granting universities in the nation by US News and World Report and is listed as one of the "Best 366 Colleges" by...
.
In 1992 Goodman was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant after completing Officer Candidate School
Officer Candidate School
Officer Candidate School or Officer Cadet School are institutions which train civilians and enlisted personnel in order for them to gain a commission as officers in the armed forces of a country....
in Quantico, VA. He completed the Basic Officer Course, and the Marine Corps Combat Development Command
Marine Corps Combat Development Command
Marine Corps Combat Development Command, located in at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, has the mission of developing Marine Corps warfighting abilities to enable the Corps to field combat-ready forces...
in 1996. He was certified as a Judge Advocate General Corps from the Naval Justice School
Naval Justice School
The Naval Justice School is an educational institution of the United States Navy whose mission is to instruct Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard officers and enlisted personnel in the fundamental principles of military justice, civil and administrative law, and procedure...
in Newport, Rhode Island in 1997 and retired as a Major
Major
Major is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ...
from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) in 2000.
Career & High Profile Cases
Ross C. Goodman formed Goodman Law Group in 2001, a boutique law firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Goodman represented parties in multiple high-profile cases, appearing on television shows including Nancy GraceNancy Grace
Nancy Ann Grace is an American legal commentator, television host, television journalist, and former prosecutor. She frequently discusses issues from what she describes as a victims' rights standpoint, with an outspoken style that has won her both praise and condemnation...
, the Best Defense and truTV (formerly Court TV).
Hells Angels
In 2002 Goodman represented a member of the Hells AngelsHells Angels
The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club is a worldwide one-percenter motorcycle gang and organized crime syndicate whose members typically ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles. In the United States and Canada, the Hells Angels are incorporated as the Hells Angels Motorcycle Corporation. Their primary motto...
in the infamous Laughlin River Run Riot
River Run Riot
The River Run Riot occurred on 27 April 2002, in Laughlin, Nevada during the Laughlin River Run. Members of the Hells Angels and the Mongols motorcycle clubs stabbed and shot at each other at Harrah's Laughlin...
, where the Hells Angels and Mongols
Mongols
Mongols ) are a Central-East Asian ethnic group that lives mainly in the countries of Mongolia, China, and Russia. In China, ethnic Mongols can be found mainly in the central north region of China such as Inner Mongolia...
motorcycle clubs engaged in a massive riot resulting in multiple deaths. Goodman’s client was dismissed of murder and racketeering charges.
Gloria Guzman
In 2006 Goodman defended Gloria Guzman, a 26 year old woman accused of drowning her ex-husband Mark Richards, a quadriplegic. Guzman served the minimum sentence of one year and was placed on probation for one year. The murder trial was featured on CNN’s Nancy GraceNancy Grace
Nancy Ann Grace is an American legal commentator, television host, television journalist, and former prosecutor. She frequently discusses issues from what she describes as a victims' rights standpoint, with an outspoken style that has won her both praise and condemnation...
.
David Saxe
Entertainment producer and majority partner of the V Theatre David SaxeDavid Saxe
David Saxe is a Las Vegas show producer and theater owner. He produces 12 Las Vegas shows, ten of which play at his V Theater inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Saxe has two shows currently performing at the Sahara Hotel and Casino...
enlisted Goodman when his associates made a move to vote him out. After a legal battle Saxe regained control of the theatre.
Jerry Lewis
In 2008 Goodman represented comedian and entertainer Jerry LewisJerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis is an American comedian, actor, singer, film producer, screenwriter and film director. He is best known for his slapstick humor in film, television, stage and radio. He was originally paired up with Dean Martin in 1946, forming the famed comedy team of Martin and Lewis...
in a firearms charge. Lewis was charged with carrying a concealed weapon in MacCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada. The case was dismissed and Lewis was released without fines.
Vision Airlines
In 2010, Goodman represented former Vision AirlinesVision Airlines
Vision Airlines, formerly Vision Air, is an airline with its operations headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia. Commercial and charter flights are offered primarily in the southeastern and central portions of the USA. Las Vegas is the farthest western city served by the airline as of April 2011...
employees who were rewarded over five million dollars in back hazard pay for flying CIA
Central Intelligence Agency
The Central Intelligence Agency is a civilian intelligence agency of the United States government. It is an executive agency and reports directly to the Director of National Intelligence, responsible for providing national security intelligence assessment to senior United States policymakers...
, State Department and Blackwater
Blackwater Worldwide
Xe Services LLC, better known by its former names, Blackwater USA and Blackwater Worldwide, is a private military company founded in 1997 by Erik Prince and Al Clark.. Xe is currently the largest of the U.S. State Department's three private security contractors...
staff to Baghdad
Baghdad
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, as well as the coterminous Baghdad Governorate. The population of Baghdad in 2011 is approximately 7,216,040...
and Kabul
Kabul
Kabul , spelt Caubul in some classic literatures, is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is also the capital of the Kabul Province, located in the eastern section of Afghanistan...
, which were then considered war zones.
World Fighting Alliance
In 2005 Goodman acquired the World Fighting AllianceWorld Fighting Alliance
The World Fighting Alliance was a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States.Originally owned and organized by MMA Legend and trainer John Lewis and nightclub operator and "Club Rubber" promoter John Huntington along with Lawyer Louis Palazzo , the WFA began promoting events after...
(WFA) with partner Louis Palazzo. The WFA, a mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
(MMA) organization held successful events at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and The Forum in Inglewood. Goodman negotiated the first 30 minute slot on Showtime to feature an MMA organization. Under his management, the WFA acquired top ranked MMA fighters to include future UFC champions, Rich Franklin, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Lyoto Machida and Urijah Faber. In 2006 Goodman along with partners sold the WFA to the UFC.