William A. Bill Goldberg

Commercial Litigation

4.0 (1 reviews)

Bethesda, Maryland

24+ years experience

Lerch, Early & Brewer Chartered

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

301-986-1300

https://www.lerchearly.com/attorneys/william-a-goldberg/

7600 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814-3663

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Bio

William A. Goldberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates.William A., who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. William A. Goldberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates.William A., who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. William A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Washington, D.C. (2025)
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Practice Area: Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018

Education

University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 2001

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Reviews

Jessica Thompson

2 months ago

Expert guidance through a complex family trust dispute

Our family retained Mr. Goldberg to help resolve a contentious and emotionally charged dispute over the administration of my late father's trust. From our initial consultation, his deep knowledge of trusts and estates litigation was immediately apparent. He took the time to thoroughly explain the nuances of Maryland law and the specific clauses in the trust document that were under contention, which was invaluable for us as non-lawyers. His recognition in this specific field, including the recent Lawyer of the Year honor, gave us significant confidence in his strategic approach. Mr. Goldberg successfully navigated negotiations with the other beneficiaries' counsel, avoiding a costly and public court battle and achieving a settlement that honored my father's intentions. His professionalism and command of the details were exceptional throughout. The one area where we occasionally felt a slight delay was in receiving email responses during particularly busy periods, though his paralegal was always helpful in providing status updates. Overall, his 24 years of experience, particularly at a respected firm like Lerch, Early & Brewer, were evident in every step of the process. We are deeply grateful for his skilled representation during a difficult time.