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William S. Goodman
Biography
Having practiced law for over 35 years, William S. Goodman has mediated and arbitrated thousands of cases in his storied career. A Fellow in the American College of Civil Trial Mediators, his areas of expertise include commercial and business disputes, professional malpractice, product liability, construction, premises liability and insurance litigation. With his varied and vast experience, Bill’s peers voted him as an Atlanta Super Lawyer and one of the Best Lawyers in America. His skill level – coupled with persistence, good humor and compassion – provides his clients the best chance for successful resolutions.
Education
- University of Georgia School of Law, J.D. (1968)
- Clemson University, B.S., Forestry (1961)
Professional Employment & Experience
- Goodman McGuffey, LLP (Of Counsel, 2016 - present)
- Goodman McGuffey Lindsey & Johnson, LLP (Of Counsel, 2002 - 2016)
- Goodman McGuffey Aust & Lindsey, LLP (Senior Partner and Founder, 1990 - 2001)
- Savell & Williams (Partner, 1974 - 1990)
- Savell, Williams, Cox & Angel (Associate, 1970 - 1974)
- Judge Albert J. Henderson, Jr., United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (Law Clerk, 1968 - 1970)
- During thirty-two years of active law practice, was involved in a strong trial and appellate practice
- Appears as speaker or panel member concerning mediation and ADR on continuing legal education programs several times a year
Professional Organizations
- Selected by peers to appear in "The Best Lawyers in America" in the field of ADR
- Selected by peers as a Georgia Super Lawyer in the field of ADR, Atlanta Magazine
- Fellow, American College of Civil Trial Mediators
- The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
- Tradition of Excellence Award, State Bar of Georgia General Practice & Trial Section
- State Bar of Georgia, Dispute Resolution Section, Board of Directors (1997 - 1998)
- State Bar of Georgia, Dispute Resolution Section, Chair (2005 - 2006)
- State Bar of Georgia, Dispute Resolution Section, General Practice & Trial Section, Board of Directors (1998 - 2000)
- Atlanta Bar Association; Dispute Resolution Section, Chair (2009 - 2010)
- Atlanta Bar Association; Dispute Resolution Section, Board of Directors (1997 - 1998 & 2009 - 2015)
- Lawyers Club of Atlanta
- Marine Corps Association of Georgia Lawyers, Chair; (1989 & 1993)
Mediation/Arbitration Training
- Resolution Resources, Mediation
- Pepperdine University, Advanced Mediation Skills
- Harvard Law School's Program of Instruction for Lawyers, Advanced Mediation Workshop
Areas of Expertise
- Personal Injury
- Construction
- Products Liability
- Professional Negligence
- Medical Malpractice
- Legal Malpractice
- Labor & Employment
- Insurance Law
- Business
- ERISA