Civil Results
2022 Civil Settlement – $6,825,000.00
Client was a 53 year old who suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury with tetraplegia and neurogenic bowel and bladder due to an accident on August 26, 2017; her initial offer prior to hiring Goins Law was $50,000.00
Car accident involving neck injuries $550,000
Settled without having to file suit
Assistance agreement for $400,000
Clients making claims against custodians
C.D., et al v. State Farm, after mediation, settled for $450,000
Was able to get medical bill lien erased which doubled the amount that client put in their pocket
Confidential Settlement – Permanent spinal cord damage from fall
Woman fell off bridge built without guard rails and suffered permanent spinal cord injuries. Past and future medical bills were over $6 million.
C.W. v. “B.H.H. Insurance”
Case settled for $200,000.00 after mediation. Client did not have to have surgery Adjustor said case was only worth $10,000.00 in the beginning. As a result, Goins Law filed suit immediately and got 20 times more what the insurance company initially wanted to pay.
J.D. v. “ABC Insurance Company”
“After mediation, we successfully reached a settlement of $485,000.00 with the insurance company. Before client hired Goins Law, the most that they would offer was $25,000.00. We immediately filed suit and prepared the case for trial. We settled following the second mediation.”
K.B. v. “ABC Insurance Company”
After mediation, we successfully reached a settlement of $90,000.00. Our Client only had 4 hospital visits.
D.T. v. “ABC Insurance Company”
Client was helping neighbor with work in his attic. While coming down, a piece of the ladder cracked. Homeowner’s insurance did not want to assist until Goins Law stepped in the case. We settled for $100,000.00.
Worker’s Comp Settlement on behalf of K.C.
Settled this matter for $100,000.00 after client was paid for 2 years without having to go to work
Minor Settlement from Wrongful Death of Father
Successfully negotiated and settled policy limits of $1 million dollars for J.J. on behalf of her minor son
B.W., et al v. D.P., et al
Successfully negotiated the settlement of over $1.2 million dollars on behalf of his client through extensive litigation which concluded with a successful mediation
Criminal Results
State of LA v. F.W. (Charged with 2nd degree cruelty to Juvenile)
Prosecutor made offer of 10 years DOC. Before trial was to start, prosecutor agreed to offer plea bargain which included probation and no jail time.
State of TX v. J.H. (Assault by contact – family violence)
Client was acquitted after a trial by jury
State of LA v. C.O. (Pornography with juveniles)
Client was facing automatic jail time and a lifetime registration as a sex offender upon his release; client plead to a lesser offense of contributing to delinquency of a juvenile after much negotiations with District Attorney’s office; client was able to get probation and is now in college
State of LA v. T.S. (Possession w/ intent to distribute schedule 2, possession w/ intent to distribute schedule 5, illegal carrying of weapons around drugs)
Case was resolved with client paying a very small fine, no probation
State of Texas v. P.B. (Engaging in organized criminal activity)
Client faced serious racketeering charges; DA would not come down from offer of 20 years at hard labor; Attorney Goins took matter to trial; Prosecutor offered 2 years Deferred Adjudication right before jury was sworn; client accepted
State of Louisiana v. D.A. (Simple criminal damage to property $500 – $50,000 and resisting arrest)
After extensive negotiations with prosecutor, both charges were dismissed
State of LA v. O.B. (Possession of CDS 1 with intent to distribute)
Client found with over 15 pounds of marijuana; charges dismissed after extensive negotiations with prosecutor
State of LA v. R.D. (Unauthorized use of an access card and conspiracy to commit unauthorized use of an access card)
After extensive negotiations with DA’s office, client allowed to participate in the Pre-trial diversion program; once he completes this year, both charges will be dismissed
State of Louisiana v. S.C. (Possession of AMP/METH 200G – 400G & Possession of CDS V)
Charges dismissed following extensive negotiations with district attorney’s office
State of Louisiana v. J.D. (Dogfighting)
Charges dismissed following extensive negotiations with district attorney’s office
State of Louisiana v. T.M. (Felony THEFT $750 – $5,000)
Client was placed on Pre-Trial Intervention by the Rapides Parish District Attorney’s Office in February of 2016; This will allow felony charge to be dismissed after successful completion of the program.
State of Texas v. C.J. (Possession of Marijuana and Illegal Carrying of Weapons)
Client was placed on Pre-Trial diversion by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in January of 2016; This will allow both charges to be dismissed after successful completion of the program.
State of Texas v. G.C. (Possession of Controlled Substance and Illegal Carrying of Weapons)
Charges dismissed following extensive negotiations with district attorney’s office
State of Texas v. K.P. (Forgery)
Charges dismissed following extensive negotiations with district attorney’s office
United States Government v. D.W. (Criminal investigation by FBI led to seizure of over $20,000.00 of client’s funds during traffic stop)
All monies returned and U.S. Attorney agreed not to pursue charges against client
State of Louisiana v. C.R. (Resisting arrest by violence)
Client initially arrested for attempted 1st degree murder on a law enforcement agent. Plea negotiations broke down and the matter proceeded to trial. Client was found “Not Guilty” after Trial
State of Louisiana v. T.W. (Felony Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute)
Client charged with Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute. Over 100lbs of marijuana were seized from client’s vehicle following stop on I-10. Client was first given Public Defender who advised client that he was not going to get a bond and that he MUST do jail time. Attorney Goins was brought into the case by a family member who had heard of him. Not only was a bond set, but the client was given probation and received no jail time.
State of Texas v. J.B. (Felony Assault)
Client was arrested after allegations that he had committed felony assault upon his ex girlfriend following a nightclub party. Once prosecution was instituted, Attorney Goins stepped into the case and fought to get the charges against his client dismissed. Client was a student at Prairie View A&M University and a felony conviction would have severely impacted his college/professional career. Attorney Goins convinced the D.A. that the evidence was not strong enough to obtain a conviction in front of a jury; afterwards, the prosecutor dismissed the charges.
State of Louisiana v. D.S. (“Project 50” list in Rapides Parish District attorney’s office; Possession of Cocaine)
Charges dismissed following extensive negotiations with district attorney’s office
State of Louisiana v. K.C. (Several drug offenses)
Client was arrested on two different occasions for possession of controlled dangerous substances. Attorney Goins filed motions to suppress all of the evidence. Prosecutor agreed with our position and dismissed ALL charges.
State of Louisiana v. E.S. (Felony Theft over $1,500)
After being arrested for Felony theft, client retained Attorney Goins. Attorney Goins was able to convince the District Attorney not to prosecute client. He was able to convince the D.A. that the evidence in this matter did not support the criminal charges for which client was arrested. The D.A. declined to bill the charges.
State Of Louisiana in the Interest of R.C. (Oral Sexual Battery)
Attorney Goins convinced client to reject offer of probation after reviewing file. Following trial, the client was acquitted on charge of oral sexual battery.
State of Texas v. L.W. (Felony Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon)
After negotiations with prosecutor, Attorney Goins convinced prosecutor to dismiss charges.
State of Louisiana v. K.V. (Felony Possession of CDS III)
Charges dismissed following suppression hearing in which defense was victorious
State of Louisiana v. J.H. (Stalking, Criminal Trespass, Harassing telephone calls)
Charges dismissed following pre-trial conference with district attorney
State of Louisiana v. J.S. (Possession of CDS III & IV)
Charges dismissed following extensive negotiations with district attorney’s office
State of Louisiana v. K.T. (Felony Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to distribute, Felony Possession of Codeine, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon)
Charges carry a 10 year minimum. Client was on parole in TX at the time of arrest in Louisiana; Attorney Goins filed and successfully argued suppression motions; ALL charges were dismissed
State of Louisiana v. O.T. (2nd Degree Felony Cruelty to a juvenile; Obstruction of justice; Criminal conspiracy; Accessory after the fact)
Client could have lost her position in the military had she been convicted on any of these charges; In March of 2015, she was placed on pre-trial intervention (PTI) by the Rapides Parish District Attorney’s office; Successful completion will allow ALL charges to be dismissed
State of Louisiana v. W.H. (Domestic Abuse Battery)
Charges dismissed following pre-trial conference with district attorney