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Professional Experience
Stephen Goff is the lead litigation attorney in McDonough’s Health Care Practice Group. His work includes handling contract and quasi-contract disputes between health care providers and payers, and developing contracting and operational strategies.
Steve’s primary focus is to meet the needs of clients. With his own unique style and approach, he combines exceptional legal skill with outstanding service. As a testament to his commitment to his clients, Steve was recently recognized by BTI Consulting Group, Inc. (an independent research and business consulting company) as one of 134 select attorneys nationwide to earn the distinction of being unsurpassed in providing superior client service. Client service criteria included: proactively approaching clients’ upcoming needs, efficiency in managing clients’ time and money, and using deep knowledge of the client’s industry and business as the backdrop to deliver exceptional legal advice. He also is an AV-rated attorney, the highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethical standards.
Representative Matters
Collected more than $140 million in judgments, awards, and settlements for clients as lead trial/arbitration counsel.
Defended health care providers and health plans in high profile/high stakes litigation and arbitration.
Leadership Positions/Affiliations
Member, State Bar of California
Member, Sacramento County Bar Association
Member, American Bar Association Health Law Subgroup
Member, American Health Lawyers Association
Member, Federal Bar Association
Member, California Society for Healthcare Attorneys
Former Member, American Inns of Court
Former Lawyer Delegate to the Ninth Circuit Conference for the Eastern District of California (1999-2002)
Former Litigation Section Manager McDonough Holland & Allen PC (1996-1999)
Presentations/Publications
Co-author, "How To Draft An Arbitration Clause That Allows For Meaningful Judicial Review," McDonough Health Care Law Bulletin, February 2009 | 