Mark Goddard

Mark Goddard is a shareholder at Turner Padget and a member of the firm’s executive committee, where he helps guide firmwide business development and growth strategies. Recognized among The Best Lawyers in America and named 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Probate Litigation, Goddard is widely regarded as one of South Carolina’s leading business litigators. His nearly two decades of experience include representing clients in complex commercial and financial disputes and achieving landmark results — such as a South Carolina Supreme Court decision that established new law on LLC members’ and creditors’ rights. Beyond his practice, Goddard is deeply committed to strengthening South Carolina’s business community. He founded Turner Padget’s Palmetto Propeller program, which provides pro bono legal services to help local entrepreneurs succeed, including partnerships supporting minority and underserved small businesses.