William W. Gooden

William W. Gooden concentrates his practice in the areas of:

• Construction Law
• Civil and Commercial Litigation
• Real Estate
• Business Services
• Criminal Law

Will provides litigation, negotiation and mediation services to small and large businesses, individuals, and families throughout Indiana. He assists clients in matters involving both public and private construction law, mechanics' liens, real estate, negotiation and drafting, insurance law, and contract disputes. Will represents clients in all phases of the construction industry, including owners, design professionals, developers, contractors, construction managers, subcontractors and material and equipment suppliers.

Will also represents clients in recovery of damages and compensation in cases of serious personal injury. And, in the event clients, their family members or employees find themselves in need, Will represents individuals faced with charges of traffic, DUI and non-major criminal offenses.

A native of Muncie, Will is a graduate of Ball State University and Indiana University School of Law. He is a member of and active in the Indianapolis Bar Association (Vice President to the Board; Distinguished Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Foundation), Indiana State Bar Association (Member, Construction and Surety Law Section; House of Delegates and Committee for Improvements for Improvements in the Judicial System) and American Bar Association (Forum on the Construction Industry and Tort and Insurance Practice Section). He has written and spoken extensively for numerous construction trade and professional associations in the areas of construction law and contracts, mechanic’s liens and payment disputes, defective work disputes and payment remedies. Will is also a member of the Builders’ Association of Greater Indianapolis and the Indiana Builders Association where he has, among other achievements, represented the Association before the Indiana Supreme Court in a case involving protection of the personal interests of construction company owners and officers.

Will is father to Alexandra and Grant, his sources of greatest pride. Will’s wife, Alicia, is also a lawyer, certified family law mediator and parenting coordinator who has, since 2001, presided as Judge in the Marion County Circuit Court, Paternity Division. Will, Alicia, Alex and Grant enjoy time at the lake and spending time with their friends and neighbors. Will and Alicia are active in numerous community and charitable organizations and activities including Westminster Legal Ministries, Junior League of Indianapolis and Second Presbyterian Church.

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