Thomas B. Goode - a San Diego, CA Real Estate Leases, Sales and Financing Lawyer

San Diego Real Estate Leases, Sales and Financing Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Real Estate Leases, Sales and Financing
Real Estate Litigation
Mediation
Landlord & Tenant Disputes
Broker Liability
Contract Negotiations
Business Law

Attorney Information

Overview

Thomas B. Goode is a founding partner of the San Diego law firm of Goode | Hemme. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Goode was extensively involved in key areas of real estate including real estate development, mortgage banking and commercial brokerage having served as Vice President of Operations for a real estate development firm and a management consulting firm. His real-world experience combined with his legal background adds invaluable insights in representing and advising his real estate and business clients, with a pragmatic approach to their complex and unique legal issues.

Mr. Goode is exceptionally skillful at promptly providing creative and cost-effective solutions to avoid costly, protracted disputes. He demonstrates an exceptional mastery of professional skills and conduct, especially regarding formidable and challenging issues.

Mr. Goode is a specialist in Landlord/Tenant law both commercial and residential. This area of the law is highly regulated with legal landmines at every turn. An in-depth knowledge of the applicable law is critical to successful representation of landlord and tenants alike. Whether negotiating a lease, analyzing complex lease language which frequently has long-term important implications for clients, or representing a landlord or tenant in an eviction proceeding, Mr. Goode consistently achieves recognition and appreciation from his clients for a job well done.

In addition to his law practice, Mr. Goode provides mediation services for real estate and business disputes. As a seasoned professional, he is well-versed in the issues that commonly arise in such disputes which enables him to formulate solutions that resonate with the parties—a skill critical to effective mediation. He is fully prepared to efficiently and knowledgeably guide the parties through mediation in an effort to avoid the potential expense, time, and frustration of litigation. Even more importantly, early resolution of a dispute restores peace to the parties and enables them to return to more productive endeavors.

Mr. Goode serves on the San Diego Superior Court Mediation Panel and the Mediation Panel for the California Association of Realtors.

• http://www.sandiegorealestatemediation.com

• https://www.car.org/en/mediation/consumers/Southern-California-Mediators

• http://ans.sdcourt.ca.gov/ans/?neutraltype=Mediator

Mr. Goode is a former U.S. Army Officer of distinction (established in top three percent service-wide for grade). He received extensive training in the design and implementation of military-oriented training programs as an Operations Officer for an Intelligence Company and as a Company Commander. His tour on active duty also included extensive involvement with high-level, classified signal intelligence culminating in being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.

A long-time resident of San Diego, Mr. Goode is devoted to his family, traveling, and playing golf.

Awards and Honors

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Honors

Meritorious Service Medal United States Army 1980
American Jurisprudence Award for Contracts

Other Sources of Feedback About Thomas B. Goode

Included on the 2026 San Diego Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 San Diego Super Lawyers list
2024 San Diego Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- Western State University College of Law, San Diego, California, 1985
  Juris Doctorate
  Honors: American Jurisprudence Award for Contracts
Non Legal Education
- University of Notre Dame, 1976
  Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Current Employment Position(s)

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Cofounder and Partner
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Pro Bono Activities

Volunteer Judge, San Diego Teen Court, SAY San Diego
Volunteer Housing Law Attorney Advocate for California Western Community Law Project
Volunteer Arbitrator San Diego County Bar Association
Amigo de las Americas, San Diego Chapter, General Counsel (Youth Cultural Immersion/Service Programs in Latin America)
Volunteer JAG for Navy League San Diego

Bar Admissions

California, 1985

Other Affiliations

State Bar of California (Member)
San Diego County Bar Association (Member)
San Diego Superior Court Mediation Panel
Mediation Panel for the California Association of Realtors
Provisors Real Estate Group Leader (https://www.provisors.com/san-diego-networking-group/ )

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Contact

San Diego, CA

6310 Greenwich Drive
Suite 110
San Diego, CA 92122

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Phone: 619-798-4001

Fax: (858) 587-3545

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Hours: Mon through Thu 8:30am – 5:00pm | Fri 8:30am – 4:00pm

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