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# William Greenberg

United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims · U.S. Circuit Judge

## Profile

- Court: United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
- State: National federal courts
- Role: U.S. Circuit Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-06-30

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge, United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, 2012-present
- He held the role of the 17th judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, taking his judicial oath on December 28, 2012

### Education

- Rutgers University School of Law in — J.D. (1967)
- Johns Hopkins University in — B.A. (1964)

### Additional information

- Service ended: March 16, 2026 (death)
- William S. Greenberg (1942–2026) was an American lawyer, military officer, and federal judge.
- Founded the New Jersey State Bar Association’s military legal assistance program.
- Remembered as a dedicated jurist, soldier’s advocate, and public servant whose work significantly shaped veterans law and military legal assistance programs.
- Military service Greenberg achieved the rank of Brigadier General after serving for 27 years in the United States Army Reserve

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### oral argument permission

Scope: courtwide

Oral argument is allowed only when ordered by the court and will occur at the place and time the court orders.

Evidence excerpt: Oral argument will be allowed only when ordered by the Court and will be held where and when the Court orders.

[Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### oral argument request

Scope: courtwide

For an appeal on the merits, move for oral argument no later than 14 days after the reply brief is due or filed, and explain why argument will aid the court. Do not embed the request in a brief.

Evidence excerpt: A motion for oral argument shall specify why such argument will aid the Court. A motion for oral argument may not be included in any brief.

[Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### amicus argument

Scope: courtwide

An amicus curiae may participate in oral argument only by invitation of the court.

Evidence excerpt: An amicus curiae will be permitted to participate in oral argument only at the invitation of the Court.

[Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### argument schedule changes

Scope: courtwide

Request postponement or additional argument time by motion reasonably before the argument date and show good cause.

Evidence excerpt: A request for postponement of the argument or for the allowance of additional time shall be made by motion filed reasonably in advance of the date fixed for argument and shall contain a showing of good cause.

[Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### argument order

Scope: courtwide

The appellant generally opens and concludes merits argument; on a motion, the movant generally opens and concludes.

Evidence excerpt: The appellant will generally open and conclude the argument. In argument on motions, the movant generally will open and conclude the argument.

[Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### physical exhibits

Scope: courtwide

Coordinate non-document physical exhibits with the clerk so they are in the courtroom before court convenes, and remove them after argument unless directed otherwise.

Evidence excerpt: A party who wishes to use physical exhibits other than documents shall arrange with the Clerk to have them placed in the courtroom on the date of the argument before the Court convenes.

[Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php)
Source checked: 2026-07-30


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/10241/william-greenberg/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/10241/william-greenberg/)
- [United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/10241/william-greenberg/)
- [Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/10241/william-greenberg/)
- [William Greenberg - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/William_Greenberg#:~:text=William%20Greenberg%20was%20a%20federal,%2C%202026%2C%20when%20he%20died.)
- [Hon. William S. Greenberg, U.S. Court of Appeals for ...](https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Greenberg-Hon-William-S-pdf-3.pdf)

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