Kevin McGoff

Kevin McGoff

Kevin McGoff is an author, travel writer, speaker and lawyer.

During his legal career McGoff worked for a state agency, ran a solo practice and started a law firm. In the early days of his career, McGoff practiced in the fields of criminal defense and family law. Later he served as general counsel to a large midwest firm. McGoff also represented lawyers and judges in professional licensure matters, assisted lawyers and law firms on issues pertaining to firm management, law firm dissolution and organization, malpractice, legal ethics, and related litigation. He retired from the practice of law in 2021.

McGoff is an award-winning travel writer, avid cyclist, and inveterate traveler. He developed a successful program to complement his book, Find Your Landing Zone: Life Beyond The Bar, published by the ABA Senior Lawyers Division (August 2023).

McGoff and his wife, Patty, have three children, five grandchildren and no pets. They split their time between Indiana and the South of France. McGoff also writes about his adventures in his travel blog.

Guest Appearances
August 13, 2024

Best Practices for Law Firm Exits with Kevin McGoff

In this episode, writer and lawyer Kevin McGoff discusses the complexities and best practices surrounding law firm exits. Drawing from his extensive legal career, Kevin emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, understanding personal...

March 11, 2024

Managing the Transition to Life After Legal Practice

It is important to attorneys to build a rich career, but just as important is the time they put into life outside of legal practice. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with...

December 20, 2023

How to plan your post-law life

There are lawyers who love the practice of law so much, they’ll only leave it feet first, in a box. But for those who’d prefer to exit the bar before closing time,...