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William L. Keller, Esquire

William L. Keller, Esquire, Temple University School of Law in 1967, has been an active trial lawyer specializing in FELA for over 30 years.  His father was a conductor for the Pennsylvania Railroad for 43 years and a former local chairman at his lodge.

Mr. Keller is past president of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers’ Association and past president of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys.  A testament to his reputation in the legal community was when he was appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to be Chairman of the State Disciplinary Board which regulates lawyers’ conduct.

Mr. Keller has tried hundreds of cases in venues from Boston, Massachusetts to Chicago, Illinois to Jackson, Mississippi and places in between achieving seven figure results.

Along with his vast FELA experience, Mr. Keller has represented various rail labor unions in Railway Labor Act cases involving work stoppage and temporary restraining orders.  In addition, he has helped numerous injured railroad workers in obtaining their occupational annuity pensions from the United States Railroad Retirement Board - free of charge.

Not withstanding his FELA practice, Mr. Keller handles medical malpractice, products liability, motor vehicle and other serious personal injury matters.

 




 

Robert S. Goggin, III, Esquire  

Robert S. Goggin, III, a graduate of St. Joseph’s University and Widener University School of Law, began his career in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office in 1989.  Thrust directly into the courtroom, Bob’s skills sharpened through the years of trial work designed to protect the citizens of Philadelphia.

Bob put these skills to work for the cause of labor after leaving the DA’s office.  He represented various unions including correctional officers, tradesmen and laborers.  This additional level of experience has increased his abilities when litigating on behalf of Rail workers.

Bob’s success in FELA cases has resulted in numerous million dollar verdicts.  In addition to handling FELA cases, Bob also handles medical malpractice, products liability, motor vehicle and other serious personal injury matters. 

 



 

James M. Duckworth, Esquire

James M.  Duckworth, Esquire is an experienced lawyer who joined the firm of Keller & Goggin, P.C. in March of 2003.  Before joining the firm, Jim represented police officers, correctional officers, and other government officials who were accused of violating the federal civil rights of others.  Jim has tried numerous matters in United States District Court as well as in State Court.

Jim graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 1990 and shortly thereafter began a career in corrections.  Jim later attended Widener University School of Law (evening division) and graduated in 1998.  Jim is admitted to the bars of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, State of New Jersey, and the United States District of New Jersey.  Jim is eligible for temporary admissions in all other bars within the United States.  Currently, Jim is a candidate for an L.L.M. in trial advocacy from Temple University, the top rated trial advocacy program in the United States according to U.S. News and World Report (2004).

 
     
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