Lance Gould

Lance Gould began his legal career with Beasley Allen in 1997. He currently focuses on commercial termite damage litigation, whistleblower litigation, and class actions.

He finds being a lawyer rewarding because it allows him to right wrongs and create meaningful change, giving him a profound sense of purpose. Lance is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated attorney, has been named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers, and was honored as the Beasley Allen Fraud Section 2009 Lawyer of the Year. As a member of The National Trial Lawyers Business Tort – Top 10, an exclusive organization limited to the top 10 attorneys in each state or region, he represents individuals and families in complex business tort claims within the American legal system. Lance has also been included in numerous editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation, Consumer Protection Law, and Labor and Employment Law.

Throughout his career at Beasley Allen, Lance has been a champion for justice, representing thousands of clients and securing multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts that have compelled corporations to correct improper practices. One of his most notable achievements was serving on the trial team that secured a $25.8 million arbitration award, including $8.6 million in punitive damages, for the Archdiocese of Mobile, holding a national pest control company accountable for intentional and repeated misconduct. Lance also served on the trial team that won a $14.7 million verdict for a whistleblower, who exposed his employer’s illegal kickback and false billing scheme. Additionally, he worked with the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office to secure a $10.3 million settlement against Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc. for Medicaid fraud.

Actively involved in several legal organizations, Lance served as co-chair of the Wage and Hour Section of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group for 10 years, helping attorneys assist employees in recovering wages and benefits. Currently, he contributes to the Alabama State Bar by serving on multiple committees, including the Member Benefits Committee, Disciplinary Rules & Enforcement Committee, and Client Security Fund Committee.

Lance and his wife, Connie, are proud parents of three children: Madison, Jake, and Caroline. In his free time, Lance cherishes moments spent with family and friends, particularly during holidays and vacations. He deeply values their support through both good and challenging times. Lance is also actively involved in his community and has coached local high school mock trial teams. 

Education

Lance earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in 1996. Before that, he completed his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree at Auburn University in 1993.  

Licenses

• Alabama (1997)

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