Respected trial lawyer and Silicon Valley leader brings five decades of experience to mediation and arbitration practice
SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, is pleased to announce that William J. Goines has joined its panel of neutrals. With nearly 50 years of legal experience, including two decades as Co-Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig's Silicon Valley office, Goines is recognized for his exceptional trial skills, leadership, and ability to resolve high-stakes disputes across a wide-range of industries.
"I'm grateful to join this distinctive panel of neutrals, many of whom I've known and worked with for years as both a lawyer and mediator," said Goines. "I've always been impressed with the caliber of colleagues at Signature Resolution, and I look forward to contributing alongside them. As a neutral, my approach to dispute resolution will be rooted in persistence, asking what it will take to get to 'yes,' and always being engaged in the challenge at hand."
Over the course of his career, Goines has built a reputation as one of Silicon Valley's most respected trial lawyers and leaders. His career began at Kindel & Anderson before spending nearly 30 years at Berliner Cohen, LLP where he was Associate and then Partner, representing developers, corporations, and individuals in real estate, employment, and commercial disputes. In 2004, he joined Greenberg Traurig, LLP as Co-Managing Shareholder of the Silicon Valley office, leading complex litigation including a $31 million Ponzi scheme verdict and one of California's first ever Zoom trials. Additionally, he has served as a Judge Pro Tem, Settlement Conference Judge, Special Discovery Master, mediator, and arbitrator, shaping a dispute-resolution approach grounded in technical expertise, patience, and empathy.
"Mr. Goines has earned the respect of colleagues and clients alike through his sound judgment, strategic insight, and unwavering professionalism," said Dario Higuchi, Signature Resolution founding partner and managing member. "His track record of success as a trial lawyer, combined with his compassionate and thoughtful approach to dispute resolution, makes him an extraordinary addition to our panel. We're honored he chose Signature Resolution to continue his mediation journey."
Goines has been recognized as a "Litigation Star" by Benchmark Litigation, listed in The Best Lawyers in America for nearly two decades, named one of the "Top 100 Attorneys in Northern California" by San Francisco Magazine, and included in Super Lawyers every year since 2005. He has served in leadership roles with the Santa Clara County Bar Association and on the Board of Directors of Kara, a grief counseling organization, reflecting his commitment to service and mentorship.
Goines earned his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and his J.D. from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly Hastings), where he was Research Editor of the Hastings Law Review and a member of the Order of the Coif and Thurston Honor Society.
To learn more about William J. Goines, please visit signatureresolution.com.
About Signature Resolution
Founded in 2017 in the heart of Los Angeles, Signature Resolution comprises a panel of distinguished neutrals hailing from diverse backgrounds, including respected judges and trial attorneys specializing in virtually every civil practice area. The founding partners inaugurated the organization with a vision of providing the highest level of service and convenience for attorneys and their clients. Signature Resolution's panelists offer unrivaled expertise and commitment to resolve even the most challenging legal matters. In addition to the Los Angeles location, Signature Resolution also has offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Oakland, San Diego and Century City. For more information about the firm's mediation, arbitration and other dispute resolution services, visit signatureresolution.com.
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