Practice areas
9 years
9 years
9 years
Languages spoken
English
Goodrich and Geist
3634 California Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA, 15212
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA | Active | 1979 | 05/08/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2012 |
| Top 100 Attorneys in PA | Philadelphia Magazine | 2007 |
| Best Lawyers | Pittsburgh Magazine | 2007 |
| Pennsylvania Super Lawyers | Philadelphia Magazine | 2006 |
| Best Lawyers | Pittsburgh Magazine | 2006 |
| 50 Best Lawyers | The Best Lawyers in American | 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Super Lawyers | Philadelphia Magazine | 2005 |
| 50 Best Lawyers | The Best Lawyers in America | 2005 |
| Pennsylvania Super Lawyers | Philadelphia Magazine | 2004 |
| Pennsylvania Super Lawyers | Philadelphia Magazine | 2003 |
| Trial Moot Court Finalist | Duquesne University | 1979 |
| Product Liability Moot Court | Duquesne University | 1979 |
| Member Appellate Moot Court Board | Duquesne University | 1978 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Goodrich & Geist, P.C. | 2012 - Present |
| Partner | Goodrich & Goodrich | 2006 - 2012 |
| Partner | Goodrich, Goodrich & Lazzara, P.C. | 2000 - 2005 |
| Partner | Goodrich & Goodrich, P.C. | 1995 - 1999 |
| Partner | Goodrich, Micale, Search & Goodrich, P.C. | 1990 - 1995 |
| Partner | Law Offices of Willam F. Goodrich | 1988 - 1990 |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Dixon & Goodrich | 1984 - 1988 |
| Associate | William B. Dixon, P.C. | 1979 - 1983 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Board of Trial Advocates | Member | 2000 - Present |
| Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County | Member | 1991 - Present |
| Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County | Compulsory Arbitration Committee Liason | 1990 - Present |
| Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Board of Governors | 1986 - Present |
| Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | 1979 - Present |
| Federal District of Western Pennsylvania | Member | 1979 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Profitable Personal Injury Practice | Speaker | 2007 - 2007 |
| Allegheny County Bar Association | Governor of the Board of Governors | 2006 - 2012 |
| Patient Safety Advisory Board of Pennsylvania | Member | 2004 - 2009 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Elected President | 1996 - 1997 |
| Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | President | 1994 - 1995 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Convention Chairman | 1994 - 1994 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Elected Secretary | 1993 - 1994 |
| Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | President Elect | 1993 - 1994 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Elected Treasurer | 1992 - 1993 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Budget Committee Chairman | 1992 - 1993 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Fund Development Chairman | 1992 - 1993 |
| Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Vice President | 1992 - 1993 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Elected Parliamentarian | 1991 - 1992 |
| Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Treasurer | 1991 - 1992 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Appointed Chairman of Statewide Membership Committee | 1990 - 1992 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Seminar Lecturer | 1990 - 1990 |
| Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County | Special Master | 1989 - 1990 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Convention Committee | 1989 - 1990 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Nominating Committee | 1988 - 1990 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Elected Board of Governors | 1988 - 1991 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1988 - 1988 |
| Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 1988 - 1988 |
| Political Action Committee | Trustee | 1979 - 1979 |
| Workers' Compensation Practitioners Association | Member | 1979 - 1979 |
| Triple AAA Arbitration Board | N/A | 1979 - 1979 |
| United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania | Arbitration Panel | 1979 - 1979 |
| American Bar Association | Member | 1979 - 1979 |
| Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County | Member | 1979 - 1979 |
| Allegheny County Bar Association | Member | 1979 - 1979 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Duquesne University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1979 |
| Duquesne University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1974 |
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Well respected in the legal community.
James Harvey, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 19, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Bill is a top litigator and a man of his word.