John D. Goetz
Partner

Contact

(T) +1.412.394.7911
(F) +1.412.394.7959

Education

  • University of Notre Dame (J.D. cum laude 1986; Editor-in-Chief, Law Review; B.B.A. magna cum laude 1983)

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania and U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Third and Ninth Circuits

Clerkships

  • Law Clerk to the Honorable Ruggero J. Aldisert, former chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1986 and 1987 terms)

John Goetz is a first-chair trial lawyer with more than 20 years of experience defending companies in business and tort litigation. He has represented multinational companies such as Doncasters, Parker Hannifin, Penske Automotive, R.J. Reynolds, Textron, U. S. Steel, and Yamaha in trial and appellate courts across the U.S. and in Canada. John's recent representation of Yamaha at trial resulted in a defense verdict that was recognized by The Los Angeles/San Francisco Daily Journal as a "top defense verdict" of 2011. He has litigated numerous complex commercial disputes and has represented various manufacturers in product liability actions pending in multiple forums.

John is a recognized authority in transportation litigation. A licensed pilot, he leads Jones Day's airlines and aviation industry practice. John was central to trial teams for Parker Hannifin in aviation litigation involving the crash of a former Missouri governor's plane and in USAir Flight 427. He also led the team representing Parker in post-trial proceedings and MDL litigation arising out of Silk Air Flight 185. John represents clients in NTSB investigations and in FAA matters. He teaches aviation law at Duquesne University School of Law.

John has published articles on litigation strategy, is a frequent speaker at aviation and other seminars, and has served as a hearing committee officer for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Disciplinary Board. He has been president of the boards of Catholic Charities for the Pittsburgh Diocese and its Free Health Care Center. John serves on boards for the Pittsburgh Mercy Health System and the Boy Scouts.


John Goetz