Michael Goodman’s practice focuses on government, municipal, and public law. He handles municipal matters including land use, development, open meeting law, conflict of interest, public records, construction law, elections, campaign finance law, annexations, civil rights, code enforcement and compliance, community facilities districts, procurement, utilities, and water resources.

Michael earned his J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and his B.S. in Sociology from Arizona State University. While in law school, he gained legal experience through externing and law clerking for various law firms and organizations, including the City of Tempe and the U.S. Department of the Interior, and by practicing as a Certified Limited Practice Student through the ASU Civil Litigation Clinic.

Professional Associations

  • Maricopa County Bar Association, Board Member, Term Ends December 2026
  • State Bar of Arizona
  • Maricopa County Bar Association Environmental & Natural Resources Section, Board Member (2022-present)
  • Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery, Board Member (2021-present)

Community Involvement

Professional Recognition

  • Phoenix Magazine 2025 Top Lawyers – Government and Administrative
  • The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch®, Municipal Law (2026 and 2027)

Legal Updates & Firm News

Aug 20, 2026 Awards & Recognition

Twenty-Nine Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C. Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

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Apr 28, 2026 General

Arizona Public Entities Not Bound by Time Restriction of A.R.S. § 12-821 When Acting as Plaintiffs

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