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Richard Goldstein is the founding partner of the law firm and focuses his practice on Personal Injury Litigation. Richard graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1975, with a B.S. in Economics. He majored in accounting. Richard attended law school at Nova University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and received his Juris Doctor degree in 1978. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1978, the New York Bar in 1979 and the New Jersey Bar in 1988. From 1979 through 1983, Richard was counsel to the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association in New York City, where he successfully represented hundreds of New York City Police Officers in a variety of legal matters. Thereafter, Richard became a partner in the Law Firm of Weicholz, Peters and Goldstein in New York City where he practiced personal injury law. In the mid-nineties Richard opened his current office in East Orange, New Jersey where he has been practicing personal injury law ever since. Richard is on the Board of Directors of the Family Service Organization of Essex County and is on the District Fee Arbitration Committee. Richard's son, Michael, recently joined his firm after clerking for the Honorable William Wertheimer, J.S.C. in Union County and working for the law firm of Coughlin Duffy in Morristown.
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47 years
47 years
47 years
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
State: New York
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
State: Florida
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
60 Evergreen Place, Suite 502, East Orange, NJ, 07018
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Posted by Dr. Sam Girgis | July 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Please take my word I am writing this review from my heart for the people who struggle to find an honest attorney. Richard Goldstein is a unique person, has a passionate heart, a family man has virtues and characters you can’t find in any one of his professions, honesty, integrity, patience, respe...
Posted by Herman | June 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Richard is a very caring and attentive attorney. His years of experience really show as he helped me navigate the complexities of my case.
Posted by Leyland | June 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I have been using Goldstein law firm for years .I have even recommended them to my friends and family. Because I was satisfied with the good work.
Posted by monique new beginning | June 17, 2010
thank for the new beginning the days are alot more clear and my nights are alot more restful thank all of you from the bottom of my heart
"Richard is a hard working and dedicated lawyer. Unlike to the most, Richard is willing to go the extra mile for his clients."
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2019
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
BBB Accerited Business- Legal Business, Better Business Bureau
1996 - Present
Partner, Goldstein & Goldsein, LLP
1983 - 1993
Partner, Weicholz, Peters & Goldstein
1979 - 1982
Counsel, NYC Patrolmen's Association
2014 - Present
New Jersey Association for JusticeMember
2008 - Present
Family Service Organization of Essex CountyBoard Member
1988 - Present
U.S. District Court of New JerseyMember
2010 - 2015
Fee Arbitration CommiteeChair- Essex County
1978
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
Spanish