Ronald S. Hodges

Practice areas

Business Litigation, Employment & Labor: Employer, Health Care, Bankruptcy: Business, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Professional Liability: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Bankruptcy Law, Class Actions, Hospital Law, Labor Law, Non-Compete Agreements, Trade Secret, Wage & Hour Laws

Ronald S. Hodges serves as the Director of the Litigation Department at Goe Forsythe & Hodges LLP. With an extensive background in both jury and bench trials within state and federal courts, Mr. Hodges also boasts a wealth of experience in mediating and arbitrating numerous cases throughout his career. His legal expertise primarily centers around business and commercial litigation, encompassing a wide array of legal realms including employment, unfair competition, class actions, trade secrets, real estate, corporate director and officer liability, insurance coverage, legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, real estate broker malpractice, and intellectual property litigation. He has additionally been sought after as a consulting and testifying expert in matters concerning legal malpractice and ethics. His legal practice is recognized in both California and Washington D.C.

Having earned a B.A. in History from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, in 1987, Mr. Hodges also undertook minor studies in Business Administration and Psychology. During his tenure at LMU, he was elected as the University’s Student Body President, actively participated in volunteer initiatives through LMU’s Crimson Circle organization, engaged in Division I intercollegiate baseball, and was a member of the Sigma Pi Fraternity. His dedication to the university and the surrounding community was underscored by multiple awards upon graduation. He further obtained his J.D. from Loyola University School of Law in Los Angeles, California, and garnered accolades for his exceptional trial skills and advanced trial techniques.

A prominent figure within the professional sphere, Mr. Hodges has been a speaker and presenter at numerous continuing education seminars, addressing a range of topics related to business litigation, trial strategies, and ethical considerations. Beyond his professional endeavors, he remains actively engaged in his local community, volunteering his time at local schools.

Goe Forsythe & Hodges LLP operates as a comprehensive business law firm with a diverse scope of practice areas. Collaborating closely with partners Robert Goe, a certified specialist in bankruptcy, and Marc Forsythe, whose expertise lies in bankruptcy litigation and out-of-court debt restructuring, Mr. Hodges primarily focuses on providing legal representation to businesses and high net worth individuals across the nation.