Dave Godwin is an AV rated attorney that focuses his practices on defending individuals, businesses, insurers and government entities in connection with general liability, workers’ compensation and insurance coverage and handles all phases of litigation, including administrative hearings, motions, discovery, mediations, jury trials and appeals in Maryland and the District of Columbia.

A former Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commissioner, Mr. Godwin has over 35 years of experience in insurance claims and civil litigation. Dave began his career as a claim investigator with Equifax Services. He was employed as a property and casualty claims representative for the CNA Insurance Company (1978–1982) and a staff attorney for the Royal Insurance Company (1982–1986). A 1977 graduate of the American University with a BA in Political Science, Mr. Godwin is a member of the National Honor Societies for Political Science and Public Administration. While working as a claim representative, Dave attended the Antioch and the Potomac Schools of Law receiving his JD in 1982. He began the private practice of law in 1987 with the Rockville firm Donohue, Ehrmantraut and Montedonico and stayed with the group until establishing Godwin & Hickey in February 2002, concentrating on complex civil litigation and workers’ compensation defense.

A member of the District of Columbia Bar (1982) and the Maryland Bar (1983), Mr. Godwin is a member of the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the United States Tax Court, the United States Court of Claims, the United States District Court of Maryland, the United Stated District Court for the District of Columbia, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the Maryland Court of Appeals.

Dave is a frequent speaker and writer on risk management, insurance, workers’ compensation and employment issues. He has been selected to be in Who’s Who in American Law and The International Who’s Who of Professionals. Active in his community, Dave has served on several Boards for nonprofit organizations including the American Red Cross, Frederick Chapter and Lions Club of Frederick. Mr. Godwin is a member on the Board of Directors for Kids’ Chance of Maryland, Inc. Major (MD) Godwin (Ret), also served the citizens of Maryland as a member of the JAG Corp. in the Maryland Defense Force.

Reported Opinions
Pro-Football, Inc. v. McCants, 428 Md. 270, 51 A.3d 586 (2012).
Pro-Football, Inc. v. Tupa, 428 Md. 198, 51 A.3d 544 (2012).
Pro-Football, Inc. v. Tupa, 197 Md. App. 463, 14 A.3d 678 (2011).
Davis-Dobson v. District of Columbia Dep’t of Employment Services, 697 A2d. 1214 (D.C. 1997).
Mackin & Assocs. v. Harris, 342 Md. 1, 672 A.2d 1110 (1996).
B. Frank Joy Co. v. Isaac, 333 Md. 628, 636 A.2d 1016 (1994).
CES Card Establishment Servs. v. Doub, 104 Md. App. 301, 656 A.2d 332 (1995).
Harris v. Mackin & Assocs., 100 Md. App. 363, 641 A.2d 938 (1994).
B. Frank Joy Co. v. Isaacs, 95 Md. App. 440, 622 A.2d 140 (1993).
New Market Frederick County v. Milrey, Inc.-FDI Partnership, 90 Md. App. 528, 602 A.2d 201(1992)