Atty. William Jeffrey Goines

Atty. William Jeffrey Goines

William Jeffrey Goines is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate operations, trial practice and 6 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

East Palo Alto East Palo Alto 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About William Jeffrey Goines at a glance

William Jeffrey Goines is a personal injury, real estate, class action, trade secrets, and estate litigation attorney based in East Palo Alto, California. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in California (1974). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D. Associate, 1974) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in East Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Jeffrey Goines is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate operations, trial practice and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices in East Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Jeffrey Goines's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Jeffrey Goines handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Jeffrey Goines is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Jeffrey Goines is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Class Action

William Jeffrey Goines is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →

Trade Secrets

William Jeffrey Goines is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in California →

Estate & Trust Litigation

William Jeffrey Goines is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in East Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Jeffrey Goines

Where is William Jeffrey Goines's law office located?
William Jeffrey Goines's law practice is located in East Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Jeffrey Goines handle?
William Jeffrey Goines focuses on personal injury, real estate, class action, trade secrets, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Jeffrey Goines practiced law?
William Jeffrey Goines has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William Jeffrey Goines go to law school?
William Jeffrey Goines earned their education at (J.D. Associate, 1974); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact William Jeffrey Goines for a consultation?
You can contact William Jeffrey Goines directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Jeffrey Goines received?
William Jeffrey Goines's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Associate
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1974
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974

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