Thomas Goode

Thomas Goode is the co-founder and partner at the firm Goode | Hemme, which has its offices in San Diego, California. With more than 39 years of experience in the legal field, he represents clients with matters involving the following:

• Real estate litigation
• Mediation
• Landlord-tenant disputes
• Broker liability
• Real estate leases, sales and financing
• Business law
• Contract negotiations

Before becoming a lawyer, Mr. Goode worked as the vice president of operations for a development company and a management consulting firm, where he gained valuable experience in commercial brokerage, real estate development, mortgage banking and other important aspects of the real estate industry. His pragmatic approach to the complicated and unique legal difficulties faced by his real estate and commercial clients is enhanced by his real-world experience, which, when paired with his legal skills, provides significant insights.

In order to prevent expensive and drawn-out arguments, Mr. Goode is very good at quickly coming up with innovative and economical solutions. He consistently displays a high level of competence in professional matters, particularly when confronted with difficult and complex problems. With a background in both law and mediation, he can help resolve conflicts involving businesses and real estate. A key competency for successful mediation is the ability to come up with solutions that appeal to the parties, and his extensive experience in the field gives him this edge.

In the highly regulated area of commercial and residential landlord-tenant law, there are potential legal traps at every turn. Legal representation for landlords and tenants requires an in-depth understanding of applicable statutes and case law. Mr. Goode possesses outstanding skill in this domain.

Mr. Goode has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Notre Dame and obtained his Juris Doctor from the Western State University College of Law. Active in the legal field, he is a member of The State Bar of California, the San Diego County Bar Association, the San Diego Superior Court Mediation Panel and the Mediation Panel for the California Association of Realtors. He is also a member of ProVisors, the real estate group.