Atty. William Richard Goode

Atty. William Richard Goode

Mr. William Richard Goode is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, general litigation, collections and 2 other areas of law.

Tampa Tampa 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About William Richard Goode at a glance

William Richard Goode is a creditor rights, litigation, civil rights, and education attorney based in Tampa, Florida. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1984), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1984), and U.S. Claims Court (1987). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1983) and University of South Florida (B.A. University, 1970). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. William Richard Goode is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, general litigation, collections and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 1970, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • William practices in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

William Richard Goode's Areas of Practice

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

Creditor Rights & Collections

William Richard Goode is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Richard Goode is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

William Richard Goode is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Florida →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

William Richard Goode is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Richard Goode

Where is William Richard Goode's law office located?
William Richard Goode's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Richard Goode handle?
William Richard Goode focuses on creditor rights, litigation, civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has William Richard Goode practiced law?
William Richard Goode has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did William Richard Goode go to law school?
William Richard Goode earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. University, 1970).
How can I contact William Richard Goode for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stetson University
- 1983
B.A. University
University of South Florida
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1987

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