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Barry Goodman on Why he Became a Personal Injruy Attorney
 /  /  / **Barry J. Goodman**
### Founding Partner
# Barry J. Goodman
Barry J. Goodman is more than just a Detroit personal injury attorney; he’s a dedicated advocate committed to ensuring equal access to justice. With a career spanning decades, Goodman has tirelessly fought to keep courthouse doors open for victims seeking recompense. Inspired by his father’s own struggle for justice after a work-related accident, Goodman’s passion for law was ignited from a young age.
Graduating with honors from Stetson University College of Law in 1977, Goodman blazed a career path driven by a profound sense of purpose. He sharpened his skills in Florida before rooting in Michigan, where he co-founded his own practice alongside like-minded attorney Gerald H. Acker in 1993.
Throughout his illustrious career, Goodman has been instrumental in securing substantial settlements for his clients. Notably, in 2001, he achieved a landmark $14.5-million arbitration award for a client injured by a faulty manhole cover—an outcome emblematic of his dedication to justice.
Beyond the courtroom, Goodman has been deeply involved in politics, supporting candidates who champion civil justice reform. His contributions extend to various Democratic campaigns, including those of Governor Granholm, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Congressman Gary Peters, and President Joe Biden, among others. He’s also been an active delegate to multiple Democratic National Conventions and currently holds a position on the Resolutions Committee of the Democratic National Committee as the Vice-Chair of the Midwest Caucus.
A respected figure in legal circles, Goodman has served as a past chair of the Michigan State Bar Association’s Negligence Section and remains an officer-at-large for the Michigan State Democratic Party. His commitment to community extends to his involvement with the Anti-Defamation League and the Mackinac Island Historical Park Commission, where he was appointed by Governor Granholm.
Outside of his professional and political endeavors, Goodman finds solace in travel, theater, and sports, including golf and tennis. Yet, his true fulfillment stems from his daily work representing clients whose lives have been upended by negligence. For Goodman, the opportunity to help rebuild lives and restore a sense of worth is the most rewarding aspect of his vocation—a testament to his unwavering dedication to justice.
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#### BARRY J. GOODMAN
Working with Attorney Barry Goodman
**Attorney Goodman has experience handling a wide range of personal injury matters, including:**
### Continuing a Legacy of Excellence
A native New Yorker, he knew that he wanted to become a plaintiff’s lawyer from the time he was a child. His father, a postal employee, was injured in a traffic accident while on the job and left him dependent on federal workers compensation for the rest of his life. “I didn’t think justice was provided to him,” he says. “I didn’t want that to happen to others, and that was probably the impetus for me to go into law.”
He received a scholarship to attend Bradley University, receiving his undergraduate degree there in 1974. He then attended Stetson University College of Law where he earned his J.D. with honors in 1977. Barry launched his legal career in Florida with a small general-practice firm where he stayed for two years before moving to Michigan. He worked in two firms, focusing his practice solely on personal-injury cases. On Sunday mornings, he frequently played basketball at the Jewish Community Center, where he befriended another basketball-loving attorney, Gerald H. Acker. The two men began talking about forming their own practice and finally did so in 1993.
The firm’s practice has continued to concentrate on plaintiff’s personal injury cases and over the years, Goodman has recorded some impressive achievements. His biggest outcome occurred in 2001, when his client received a **$14.5-million arbitration award** to pay for pain, suffering, and medical and related costs stemming from injuries she received when a faulty sub-surface wiring caused a manhole cover to fly up and strike a car in which she was a passenger. He’s also achieved a number of seven-figure verdicts results for his injured clients.
Barry Goodman on Fighting Insurance Companies
### Award-Winning Representation You Can Trust
In addition to his busy practice, Goodman has worked for a number of political candidates who support the civil-justice system. They include working on the finance committees of Governor Granholm, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Congressman Gary Peters in his successful quest for the seat of U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, who retired at the end of 2014. He has served as a delegate to five Democratic National Conventions and on the finance committees of former President Barack Obama and democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, Hillary Clinton, as well as President Joe Biden. In 2012, he was named to the Democratic National Committee.
**Barry is a member of the following prestigious organizations:**
* Michigan and Florida Bar, member
* Anti-Defamation League, board member
* Michigan Association for Justice, former president
* Past Chair-Negligence Section of the State Bar of Michigan
* Member, Democratic National Committee
* Officer, Michigan Democratic Party
Goodman is a frequent lecturer at professional gatherings and is past chair of the Michigan State Bar Association’s Negligence Section. He remains an officer-at-large for the Michigan State Democratic Party. He is also a longtime board member of the Anti-Defamation League, serving that organization as an officer for many years. He also served, when appointed by the Governor Granholm, as a member of the Mackinac Island Historical Park Commission.
**Throughout the years of his career, Goodman has been awarded the following honors:**
* Member of the Nation’s Top One Percent of Attorneys 2019 by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
* The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Personal Injury 2019
* Leaders in Law, Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (2015)
* AV® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
*  year after year from 2008 to Present
* Inclusion on the 
### Passionate Advocate for Clients’ Rights
When Goodman is not practicing law or serving the community, he enjoys traveling, theater, playing golf and tennis, and spending time with his loving family. Goodman is proud of his work in the broader political and public spheres, but considers his daily work on behalf of his clients to be one of the most fulfilling aspects of his life. “I love coming to work every day,” he says. “I love representing folks whose lives have been disrupted due to the negligence of others and helping them to rebuild their lives, helping to give them back a sense of worth so that their future can again be bright. It’s very rewarding.”
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### Education:
* Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1977
* Bradley University, 1974
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 /  /  / **Tim Sulolli**
### Equity Partner
# Tim Sulolli
### “Committed to delivering justice and securing substantial settlements for his clients.”
Tim Sulloli is a seasoned Detroit personal injury attorney renowned for his skillful command of the courtroom. With over two decades of experience, he has honed a unique approach that prioritizes clarity and simplicity in presenting cases to juries. Avoiding convoluted legal jargon, Tim ensures that jurors grasp the intricacies of each case, ultimately leading to favorable outcomes for his clients.
Specializing in medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, and premises liability cases, Tim has cemented his reputation as a dedicated advocate for those injured due to negligence. His commitment to securing justice for his clients is evident in his track record of securing substantial verdicts and settlements.
#### TIM SULOLLI
Working with Attorney Tim Sulolli
**Throughout his career as a Detroit personal injury attorney, he has focused his practice solely on personal-injury litigation for the following cases:**
A graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a degree in business administration, Tim went on to obtain his J.D. from the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law. He commenced his legal career with an internship under the mentorship of esteemed attorney Geoffrey Fieger, later joining Goodman Acker P.C. in 2003, where he currently serves as a partner.
Tim’s successes include multi-million-dollar settlements in motor-vehicle cases and a colossal settlement in a medical malpractice case against a local hospital. His dedication extends beyond the courtroom, as shown by his active involvement in professional organizations such as the Michigan Association for Justice and the Albanian American Bar Association.
Fluent in Albanian, Tim is deeply engaged in the Albanian community in the Detroit area, reflecting his commitment to both his profession and his heritage. For Tim, the greatest fulfillment comes from helping those who have been injured, a sentiment that underscores his unwavering dedication to his clients’ well-being.
### Awards & Memberships:
* Member, Michigan Bar
* Michigan Association for Justice
* Albanian American Bar Association
* Former Executive Board Member of the Michigan Association for Justice
* University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law, J.D., 1998
* University of Michigan-Dearborn, B.B.A., 1995
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 /  /  / **Jordan B. Acker**
# Jordan B. Acker
Attorney Jordan B. Acker’s deep understanding of Michigan, our communities, and our courts allow him to be an effective advocate at many different levels. His background is in history and political communication, which allows him to understand what language works to convince juries and advocates as to the strength of our cases.
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#### JORDAN B. ACKER
Partner Jordan Acker on what Makes Goodman Acker the Best
His career began as a communications assistant for the Michigan Democratic Party in 2006. In addition to volunteering for President Barack Obama ’s historic 2008 campaign, Acker was appointed by the President in March of 2011 to be an attorney-advisor to Secretary Janet Napolitano at the Department of Homeland Security. While at Homeland Security, he worked on cyber, immigration, and other homeland security issues.
A second-generation Goodman Acker attorney, problem solving runs in Jordan’s blood. He is passionate about turning a tough case into a great settlement and getting to know his clients in the process.
“My first trial win will always be one of my most inspiring professional milestones. I had worked very hard for my client and wanted nothing more than justice for him. When that jury ruled the insurance company was liable, I texted the whole office ‘We WON!’. There’s nothing quite like it. Since joining Goodman Acker, Acker has focused not just on the legal side, but also in growing the firm and being hands-on in the process. He works on personal injury litigation, including auto accidents, first party claims and premises liability, as well as doing political consulting, working with several political clients. He is not only an advocate for those who have been injured and their families, but he has also been an advocate for medical providers who treat injured victims.
On November 6, 2018, Jordan was elected statewide as a Regent of the University of Michigan, with over 1.7 million votes. In his sixth year of statewide service, Jordan has focused on reducing costs for Michigan families, protecting students, staff, and faculty from sexual misconduct, and advocating for the role of college athletics on campus.
His commentary on many different issues has been featured across state and national media, including the New York Times, the Detroit Free Press, Fox 2, PBS, ESPN, the Detroit News, WDIV, NBC, MLive/The Ann Arbor News, the Washington Post, the Associated Press, the Athletic, and many others.
### getting to know JORDAN
He is married to his college sweetheart, Lauren, and they have three girls – Jenna, Sydney, and Mimi. They all enjoy spending weekends on the shores of Lake Michigan and walks through Detroit, Ferndale, and Royal Oak in between their girls’ gymnastics classes.
### Awards & Memberships
* Member, Michigan Bar, 2010
* Fellow, Michigan Political Leaders Program, 2015
* Up and Coming Lawyer 2016, Michigan Lawyers Weekly
* Crains Detroit Business 40 under 40, 2020
### Education
* American University Washington College of Law, J.D., 2010
* University of Michigan, B.A., 2006
## Podcasts
### Jordan Acker talks UM Graduation with WJR
Jordan Acker discusses UM graduation protests on WJR 760AM for All Talk with Jordan & Dietz.
### The Lack of Self Governance by Lawyers is Shameful
Listen to this informative **Case Closed: The Contingency Fee** podcast episode with Jordan Acker about being a personal injury attorney.
## In the Community
### University of Michigan EventUniversity of Michigan Event to raise money for Mental Health Issues
Thank you to Citizen Yoga and #universityofmichigan #athletics counseling for an inspiring and HOT morning of #yogaatthebighouse. Mental health issues and #suicideprevention should be top of mind and shame-free; grateful for the opportunity to make progress!