Thomas Goodhue

Thomas Goodhue is a shareholder at Maynard Nexsen PC who practices in Des Moines and Washington, D.C. He represents clients in commercial and administrative disputes involving contracts, consumer protection, antitrust, estates, real estate, and corporate governance. Thomas also counsels businesses on regulatory compliance and helps respond to investigations by agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice. His work combines trial representation with preventive advice on advertising and consumer-facing practices.

Thomas earned a B.A., magna cum laude, from Haverford College in 2003 and a J.D., with High Honors, from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2006. He was elected to the Order of the Coif and served as an Articles Editor for the Iowa Law Review. These experiences support a practice involving complex written arguments, regulatory interpretation, and litigation before courts and administrative agencies.

Thomas previously served as a trial lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission and practiced at an international law firm. He has represented clients in state and federal courts, before government agencies, and in international arbitration proceedings in London and Paris. His work includes consumer finance, false advertising, contract disputes, and government investigations. He also advises on credit reporting, product marketing, endorsements, Made in USA claims, and the FTC’s environmental marketing guidance.

Thomas Goodhue has received recognition in Best Lawyers for Commercial Litigation and Great Plains Super Lawyers for Business Litigation. His public record includes published articles and presentations about consumer regulations, mediation, and arbitration. Thomas helps businesses and individuals manage disputes while considering the regulatory risks that can produce further litigation. His professional background reflects both enforcement experience and defense-side client counseling.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Maynard Nexsen PC
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Vice Chair, Mediation Subcommittee, American Bar Association (2017-2020)
• Member, Haverford College Lawyers Network
• Reporter, International Bar Association Committee on Rules (2016)
• Member, Haverford College Corporation

Licensed State

• Iowa
• District of Columbia
• Maryland

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  J.D., High Honors
• Haverford College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) Magna Cum Laude

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