William J. Goines

William J. Goines

Commercial Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)
East Palo Alto, California
51+ years experience
Greenberg Traurig
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Contact Information

Silicon Valley, 1900 University Avenue, Fifth Floor, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Bio

William J. Goines focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, real estate, employment litigation and employment law. He has spent more than 35 years representing clients in jury and non-jury trials in a variety of business disputes, wrongful termination, employment discrimination litigation, class actions, real estate matters, toxic tort litigation, and closely held and family-owned business disputes. Bill is also a recognized private mediator and arbitrator in Silicon Valley and serves as a Judge Pro Tem, Settlement Conference Judge, Special Discovery Master, Mediator and Arbitrator of disputes through both private and court-coordinated programs. Bill is the Co-Managing Shareholder of the firm's Silicon Valley office. William J. Goines focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, real estate, employment litigation and employment law. He has spent more than 35 years representing clients in jury and non-jury trials in a variety of business disputes, wrongful termination, employment discrimination litigation, class actions, real estate matters, toxic tort litigation, and closely held and family-owned business disputes. Bill is also a recognized private mediator and arbitrator in Silicon Valley and serves as a Judge Pro Tem, Settlement Conference Judge, Special Discovery Master, Mediator and Arbitrator of disputes through both private and court-coordinated programs. Bill is the Co-Managing Shareholder of the firm's Silicon Valley office. William J. Goines focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, real estate, employment litigation and employment law. He has spent more than 35 years representing clients in jury and non-jury trials in a variety of business disputes, wrongful termination, employment discrimination litigation, class actions, real estate matters, toxic tort litigation, and closely held and family-owned business disputes. Bill is also a recognized private mediator and arbitrator in Silicon Valley and serves as a Judge Pro Tem, Settlement Conference Judge, Special Discovery Master, Mediator and Arbitrator of disputes through both private and court-coordinated programs. Bill is the Co-Managing Shareholder of the firm's Silicon Valley office.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Insurance
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5
  • "Silicon Valley's Top Lawyers," San Jose magazine, 2003-2004
  • Super Lawyers magazine, Northern California Super Lawyers, 2005-2013

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995

Education

  • University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1974

Reviews

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Jason King

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional with five decades of expertise

Our company faced a high-stakes, multi-party commercial dispute involving complex real estate and employment issues. From our first consultation, it was clear Mr. Goines’s 51 years of experience, particularly his deep knowledge in commercial and employment litigation, was invaluable. He guided us with a steady hand, explaining intricate legal strategies with clarity and never losing sight of our business objectives. His background, including recognition in insurance and labor and employment litigation, proved directly relevant to our case. Mr. Goines and his team at Greenberg Traurig secured a resolution that exceeded our expectations, protecting our assets and reputation. His professionalism, strategic foresight, and genuine dedication are truly exceptional.

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