Andrea Jill Goldman

Andrea Jill Goldman

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 36 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Newton, MA
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, Employment & Labor ... +2 more

64 Waverley Avenue, Newton, MA

About Andrea

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Construction and Development 70%

Helping parties manage their businesses and resolve disputes in construction and other industries through litigation, arbitration and mediation. I focus on homeowner/home contractor disputes and contractor/subcontractor disputes. I also write contracts for construction and renovation projects for contractors and homeowners.

37 years

70%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

I review and write construction contracts.

37 years

10%
Employment and Labor 10%

I bring and defend wage and overtime claims.

10%
Arbitration 5%

Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association Construction and Commercial panels; the National Arbitration Forum; Finra and the Home Imrprovement Contractor Arbitration Panel.

23 years

5%
Business 5%

I handle business disputes.

37 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 36 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Goldman Law Group

64 Waverley Avenue, Newton, MA, 02458

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Andrea Jill Goldman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Real Estate

Posted by Dave | January 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Excellent attorney worth her fees

We reached out to Andrea as homeowners who had been sold a "luxury" home which was not finished in a luxury fashion. Many short cuts taken by our builder (we bought the house in almost finished condition) and his subs and less than 1-2 years into ownership we had issues with our cement fiber siding a...nd other areas. Once we reviewed the details of our situation with her, she felt we had a solid case and offered to represent us. We proceeded based upon her conviction that we could win. Fast forward a year plus later and we ended up mediating and settling, which we were happy about as we recouped a good portion of our out-of-pocket cost to do the renovations we discovered we would have to do. We would use Andrea again (though I hope we never have to!)

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Andrea Jill Goldman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Bace

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Goldman is a dedicated professional, who works tirelessly on behalf of her clientele - she focuses on practical solutions to challenges, is down-to-earth and approachable."

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Alan Fanger

Construction and development lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently had the opportunity to use Andrea as a mediator in a home improvement contractor v. owner case. She was fair, insightful, had a thorough understanding of the factual and legal issues, and earned the trust of the parties and counsel. She also has a way of using humor to get the parties to ease their tension, which was quite necessary in that case. I highly recommend as a mediator or arbitrator."

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Gabriel Cheong

General practice lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Andrea though various legal network groups. After getting to know her through these groups, I've found that she not only has a deep understanding of the law but also genuinely cares for the work that she does and the clients that she works with. An attorney that has both great legal skills and personal skills, I would endorse Andrea's work and ability."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Goldman Law Group

2006 - 2012

Owner, Law Office of Andrea Goldman

2003 - 2006

Partner, Gately & Goldman, LLP

Associations

2013 - Present

Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston

General Counsel

2006 - Present

American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division

Vice-Chair, Construction Law Committee

Women's Bar Association

Massachusetts Bar Association

Law Practice Management Division Section Council

2007 - 2010

Massachusetts Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section

Vice Chair

Education

1988

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Brown University

AB - Applied Baccalaureate

Speaking Engagements

2015

Continuing education courses for contractors

How to Work as a Home Contractor and Stay Out of Trouble

2007

Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce

"Conflict Resolution for Your Business: A Cost Effective and Efficient Alternative to Litigation"

2007

Massachusetts Bar Association

How to Start and Run a Successful Practice

2006

Massachusetts Bar Association

How to Start and Run a Successful Practice

2005

American Bar Association

Solo Day

Publications

2007

ABA GPSolo Magazine Lawyers and Fitness

2006

Newton Magazine and Brookline Magazine "Home Contractor Traps"

2006

The Practical Lawyer • Exploring Alternatives to a Legal Practice

2005

ABA GPSolo Magazine Reinventing Your Law Practice

Languages

French

Spanish

Activity

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