Atty. William S. Goodman

Atty. William S. Goodman

Mr. William S.

Atlanta Atlanta 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About William S. Goodman at a glance

William S. Goodman is an Of Counsel based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Goodman McGuffey LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1967). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1968) and Clemson University (B.S., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William S. Goodman is a lawyer practicing mediation and arbitration, dispute resolution, general practice & trial law and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Clemson University in 1961, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • William practices at Goodman McGuffey LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

William S. Goodman's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William S. Goodman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

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

William S. Goodman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William S. Goodman is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William S. Goodman

Where is William S. Goodman's law office located?
William S. Goodman's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Goodman McGuffey LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William S. Goodman handle?
William S. Goodman focuses on business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has William S. Goodman practiced law?
William S. Goodman has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did William S. Goodman go to law school?
William S. Goodman earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S., 1961).
How can I contact William S. Goodman for a consultation?
You can contact William S. Goodman 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 S. Goodman received?
William S. Goodman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1968
B.S.
Clemson University
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1967

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