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Paul R. Goodman

4.5
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 39 years

Corporate and incorporation Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Internet, Venture Capital ... +3 more

420 Lexington Ave Rm 2320, New York, NY

About Paul

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Corporate and Incorporation 20%

All aspects of forming business entities including corporations and LLCs; Preparation of Stockholder Agreements; Preparation of Operating Agreements; and all aspects of handling investments into entities whether equity or debt.

39 years | 500 cases

20%
Internet 20%

Highly experienced (since 1997) in all aspects of forming an Internet Start-up and launching a Web business including: Webstie Development Agreements; Consulting Agreements; Preparing Terms of Service and Privacy Policies; Reputation Defense/Removal of Objectionable Information from Websites; Litigation over rights to Websites and disputes with developers.

29 years | 400 cases

20%
Securities Offerings 20%

Highly experienced in preparing Private Placement Memorandum, Term Sheets, Regulation A offerings, Equity Crowdfunding and Reverse Mergers

25 years | 200 cases

20%
Venture Capital 20%

Highly experienced in negotiating Private Placements, Preparing Private Placement Memorandum, Term Sheets, Structuring investments into corporations and LLCs, Preferred Stock creation and issuance, Reverse Merger in Public Shell transactions

29 years | 75 cases

20%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

39 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Intellectual Property 10%

39 years | 300 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 395-495 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Cyruli Shanks Hart & Zizmor LLP - Attorneys At Law

420 Lexington Ave Rm 2320, New York, NY, 10170-2399

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Paul R. Goodman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dasilva | November 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

CONSULT SWIFT FOX CODER FOR ALL ETHICAL HACKING AND CRYPTO RECOVERY SERVICES

I highly recommend Swift Fox Coder for any sensitive digital investigation. They demonstrated advanced technical skills and a rigorous commitment to ethical hacking practices while helping me verify a difficult personal matter. Communication was clear, timelines were met, and all findings were d...ocumented professionally. Their discretion and respect for privacy make them an outstanding choice for individuals who need trustworthy hackers that can give you full time remote access into that your cheating spouses device without them knowing SOME OF THEIR SERVICES ARE : Hacking into social media accounts (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) General phone hacking and monitoring Money recovery from scammers Bitcoin and PayPal loading (with profit-sharing options) Mobile phone monitoring Hacking and modifying university grades Bank website hacking and fund transfers Accessing company and government databases Database hacking with admin privileges Wiping criminal records Purchasing hacked PayPal accounts Hacking WordPress blogs Server recovery hacks Purchasing verified international passports Assistance with money laundering to various countries Untraceable IP services If you’re ever in a situation where you need clarity and real results, Swift Fox Coder is the one to trust. Absolute gamechanger. Email: swiftfoxcoder(a)gmail.com Telegram: Techfox99 Text: + 1 4o4 994 o792 Website : https://swiftfoxcoder.wixsite.com/website ;

Posted by COOPER | August 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

MY CRYPTO WAS RECOVERED SUCESSFULLY THANKS TO LOPEZ

Agent Jasmine Lopez helped me recover thousands of GBP in USDC from a crypto scam. When I lost the funds, I felt hopeless, but her expertise in blockchain and dedication made all the difference. She skillfully traced complex transactions and tracked down the scammers, which would have been impossible... for me to do on my own. Thanks to her tireless efforts, I was able to recover a significant portion of my lost crypto. If you've fallen victim to a similar scam, I highly recommend reaching out to her. You can contact her via email at [Recoveryfundprovider {at }gmail COM.] or WhatsApp at {44 736-644-5035}. Her attention to detail and commitment to her work are truly impressive. Don't hesitate to reach out – her expertise could be the key to recovering your lost funds.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Has no empathy

The lawyer is not experienced in cryptocurrency laws. Lack of experience is the primary impediment for this lawyer to give negative evaluations of any circumstances.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Honest and Helpful

Gave honest and helpful replies when I asked him questions. Even kept replying when I kept asking more. Thank you again.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Down to Earth

Thanks again for your help, Paul. Very quick to respond. Highly recommended.

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Paul R. Goodman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Victor Feraru

Internet lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It’s clear from Mr. Goodman’s interactions with the public that he possesses the knowledge, intellect, and bedside manner that makes him an excellent attorney."

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David Ferri

Unknown lawyer | Dec 18

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is consistent in his responses on AVVO and obviously cares about the community."

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Shaheen Manshoory

Intellectual property lawyer | Oct 05

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"I endorse Mr. Goodman because of his attention to detail and his sound legal advice."

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Jonathan Balfus

Intellectual property lawyer | Dec 31

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"Excellent, concise, straight talk is what you get from Mr. Goodman. His responses are always on the money. Very happy to endorse Mr. Goodman as a valued Avvo contributor.; makes the rest of us look better. A super knowledgeable, no BS attorney of the sort that clients would be lucky to retain."

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Julian Cordero

Unknown lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Goodman is a frequent contributor to the Avvo boards and provides very detailed and substantial information. It is apparent that Mr. Goodman is very knowledgeable and an asset to the legal community."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Aug 15

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"I endorse this lawyer. Lawyers who donate time on sites like this have a passion for the law and a compassion for the people they serve. Kudos."

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Adam Studnicki

Unknown lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have read many answers of Mr. Goodman and have found them to be consistently helpful and accurate. He is a very knowledgeable attorney."

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Michael Doland

Intellectual property lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Every answer of Mr. Goodman that I have read has been accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Education

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Queens College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Queens College

MA - Masters

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City University of NY

JD - Juris Doctor

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