What do we do & who are we?

Since forming the firm in 1999, Carmen Mitchell, Ben Goff and Mike Mitchell have represented dozens of seriously injured victims or the survivors of a loved one killed as a result of the carelessness and negligence of others. The firm brings a philosophy of resourceful, relentless preparation to the representation of their clients.

The commitment of the firm’s attorneys to their clients has won the respect of their peers. Carmen and Mike, law partners and brother and sister, have repeatedly been named to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Carmen in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 and Mike in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. Carmen Mitchell has been recognized as one of the Top 100 lawyers in the Dallas/Fort Worth region and one of the Top 50 women lawyers in Texas. She is a past President of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association and the Dallas chapter of the American Board of Trial Lawyers in addition to being board-certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Both Carmen and Mike graduated from the Texas Tech School of Law where Mike served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tech Law Review and Carmen was recognized as a National Moot Court Champion. Ben Goff is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and has practiced law for more than 50 years.

Wrongful death

“The focus of every case in our office is the clients’ needs, both now and in the years to come.” Carmen Mitchell

Personal injury

“The heart of our practice is, and always will be, victims and families in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death claims. We take pride in that and we never forget the enormous responsibility that comes with acting as an advocate for our clients.” Mike Mitchell

Accidents

Mitchell, Goff & Mitchell has successfully handled construction accidents, on-the-job industrial injuries, serious motor vehicle and trucking accidents, premises liability and brain and burn injury cases.