Tom Goodhue defends clients in antitrust, consumer protection, business, and estate disputes, drawing on his broad commercial litigation experience and background as a Federal Trade Commission trial lawyer. His experience includes defending clients in disputes involving, among other things, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, FTC Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Sherman Act, and Clayton Act. Throughout his career, Tom has represented clients in heavily regulated industries, helping them navigate civil investigations, disciplinary actions, and administrative hearings. Recently, he has represented clients in matters before the FTC, the Department of Justice, the Department of Education, the Iowa Utilities Board, the Iowa Dental Board, and other agencies. A Shareholder, Tom practices from Des Moines, Iowa, and strengthens Maynard’s presence in the Midwest where many of our clients are headquartered.
Tom practiced law in Washington, D.C. for 11 years before returning to his Iowa roots. Des Moines is a growing hub for financial services, insurance, agriculture, and energy. Tom leverages his experience in these industries, along with his litigation and administrative background, to represent clients nationally.
Tom earned his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law and holds a Bachelors, magna cum laude, from Haverford College, where he was selected to Phi Beta Kappa.