Attorney Profile
Senior Counsel
Retired
Ms. Goodwin was born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. She earned her B.A. from the University of Michigan, graduating cum laude in History and with a specialized honors degree in English in 1992. Ms. Goodwin received her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1995 where she served as associate editor of the Journal of Law Reform. She joined SG from Ruden, McClosky, Smith, Schuster & Russell, P.A. in 1997, and became Senior Counsel in 2003.
Specializing in corporate and commercial transactions (including merger and acquisitions), asset purchases and sales, membership transfers, and complex commercial leasing with a focus in general aviation, her clients include established national corporations, as well as local businesses focused in South Florida.
Ms. Goodwin provides legal business consulting services and acts as outside counsel to a number of corporations. Most notably she, along with Mr. Saavedra, represented a closely held corporation as borrower’s counsel in obtaining a $640 million multi-bank syndication loan with leasehold collateral located in 4 states.
Education
- University of Michigan Law School at Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- J.D. – 1995
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- B.A. – 1992
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Specialized Honors Degree in English
- Major: English and History
Practice Areas
- Corporate and Commercial Transactions
- Asset Purchases and Sales
- Membership Transfers
- Complex Commercial Leasing
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1996
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
Past Positions
- SG from Ruden, McClosky, Smith, Schuster & Russell, P.A. in 1997
Saavedra-Goodwin has been my family attorney for over 35 years. They have been personable, knowledgeable, ethical and balanced with any legal advice. I would enthusiastically recommend them for legal work from real estate to family law.. - J. Pasalodos
I have worked with this law firm for 17 years on several business matters. They have a great team of attorneys and a fantastic support staff. I always felt secure with this firm handling my legal needs. They never missed a beat. I won't use any other firm for my legal needs in south Florida. - D. Mitchell
My experience with the team at Saavedra-Goodwin was outstanding. They handled our situation with the utmost professionalism and care. Their proactive approach saved me time and money. I highly recommend Saavedra-Goodwin to anyone seeking legal services in family and estate planning matters. - L. Reda
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