Swartz, Taliaferro, Goodove & Ufkes

Swartz, Taliaferro, Goodove & Ufkes is a Norfolk-based firm handling personal injury, criminal defense, and maritime cases. All three partners are 2026 Super Lawyers recognized for recovering substantial settlements and judgments in complex negligence and criminal matters throughout Hampton Roads.

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Swartz, Taliaferro, Goodove & Ufkes is a Norfolk-based law firm dedicated to protecting clients' rights in complex personal injury and criminal matters. Located at 220 W Freemason Street, the firm has built a strong reputation for recovering substantial settlements and judgments on behalf of clients harmed by negligence and reckless conduct.

The firm handles automobile accidents, premises liability, personal injury, medical malpractice, maritime cases, and criminal defense. Throughout their legal careers, the attorneys at Swartz, Taliaferro, Goodove & Ufkes have developed extensive experience across these practice areas and are known for their skill in managing complex cases and maximizing client recovery.

The firm's attorneys include Jeffrey Swartz, Michael Goodove, and Elizabeth K. Ufkes. All three have earned recognition as 2026 Super Lawyers—Swartz in criminal law, and Goodove and Ufkes in personal injury. This distinction reflects selection by a rigorous, multi-phase national rating process that honors only a small percentage of attorneys in each state annually. Additionally, Swartz and Goodove were named to Virginia Business Legal Elite for 2025, and Ufkes serves on the Executive Board of the Virginia Beach Bar Association.

Michael Goodove has become a recognized voice on traffic safety and drunk driving prevention, appearing regularly on local media including CBS News WTKR to discuss road safety issues, DUI prevention, and high-impact crashes. His visibility and expertise in these areas underscore the firm's commitment to advocacy beyond individual cases.

Clients describe the firm's approach as thorough and genuinely client-focused. The firm operates with a straightforward philosophy: when serious injury or criminal charges occur, clients need skilled representation that goes beyond standard legal advice to provide genuine support and results.

Swartz, Taliaferro, Goodove & Ufkes is available 24/7 by phone or text at (757) 275-5000, and can be reached by email at info@stsg-law.com. The firm serves the Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and wider Hampton Roads area.

Overview compiled from the firm's website