$ 400-500 per hour
Frederick Baer Goldsmith
also known as Fred Goldsmith
About Frederick
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Admiralty and Maritime
45%
35 years | 200 cases
Personal Injury
30%
35 years | 300 cases
Mediation
15%
5 years
Motorcycle Accident
10%
19 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
40%-40%
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 3 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 24 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in West Virginia for 26 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 29 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 35 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Goldsmith & Ogrodowski LLC
247 Fort Pitt Blvd, Fl 5, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222-1510
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Posted by Christine | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Reliable, trustworthy, respectful
We only consulted him when we didn't know where to turn, but found him to be the man we needed as our representative. He communicated on a regular basis. He called us. If we had any concerns or consternation, Fred gave us advice and answers. He handled the situation with tact and dignity, a true pro...
Posted by Bob | January 15, 2010 | Business
A lawyer that thinks of you when he's NOT on the payroll
Fred goes above and beyond for his clients. He forwards items that effect your particular business, writes a VERY informative newsletter, and when you need an attorney to defend you interest, he is second to none. He has represented me several times and supplied me with several legal documents and o...
Frederick Baer Goldsmith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Fred is an exceptional attorney. He is not only very knowledgeable, but he cares about his clients."
"Fred is a tenacious advocate. He is known as a leading expert in his field and tireless in fighting for his clients. He leaves no stone unturned and goes above and beyond in pursuing justice for those who are in his care."
"I have known Fred for many years and have always been impressed by his knowledge and attention to details."
"Mr. Goldsmith is one of the few lawyers in Pittsburgh that I would trust implicitly. No detail is too small and no project is too small to command Mr. Goldsmith's complete attention. Where other lawyers go through the motions, Mr. Goldsmith stands up and does the work required to get the results desired."
Eugene Ogrodowski
Personal injury lawyer
Chad Lovejoy
Personal injury lawyer
Heather Schmidt Bresnahan
Divorce and separation lawyer
Joseph Froetschel
Personal injury lawyer
Glen Downey
Civil rights lawyer
Experience
Honors
2006
Pennsylania Super Lawyer, Philadelphia and Law & Politics Magazines
2001
AV-Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Goldsmith & Ogrodowski, LLP
2005 - 2006
Partner, Blumling & Gusky, LLP
2002 - 2005
Chair, Admiralty & Maritime Practice Group, Burns, White & Hickton, LLC
2000 - 2002
Vice President & General Counsel, The Great Lakes Towing Company
1997 - 2000
Owner, Frederick B. Goldsmith, Attorney at Law
1996 - 1997
Senior Associate, Legge, Farrow, Kimmitt, McGrath & Brown, LLP
1991 - 1996
Associate Attorney, Bell & Murphy, PC
1990 - 1991
Law Clerk, The Hon. Howell Cobb, U.S. District Judge, Eastern District of Texas
Associations
2022 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember, ADR Committee
2014 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Western District of PennsylvaniaAppointed Member, Local Rules Advisory Committee
2010 - Present
West Virginia Association for JusticeMember
2010 - Present
American Civil Liberties Union of PennsylvaniaMember, Legal Committee, Greater Pittsburgh Chapter
2009 - Present
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationChair, Federal Court Section, 2011-2012
1999 - Present
West Virginia State BarMember, ADR Committee
1997 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember, Court Rules Committee of the Civil Litigation Section
1992 - Present
Maritime Law Association of the United StatesBd of Directors; Proctor; Chair, Marine Torts & Casualties Comm.
Sample of Legal Cases
Newill v. Campbell Transporation Co., 2015 WL 321618 (Jan, 23, 2015)
Buschmeier v. G & G Investments, Inc.
Education
1990
Tulane University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Tulane University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2023
“Preparing for Allegheny County Mandatory Mediation”
Mediation Preparation Tips for Plaintiff’s Counsel
2023
2023 Mid-Winter Convention & Seminar
“Improving Your Mediation Strategy: Practical Tips from Mediators and Experienced Plaintiff’s and Defense Counsel”
2022
Fall Meeting & Seminar of the Maritime Law Association of the United States
“The D/V CONCEPTION Casualty”
2017
Annual Meeting and CLE of the Maritime Law Association of the United States
"Ethics in Mediation"
2016
Admiralty & Maritime Law Update segment of Transportation Law Update
“Recent Developments in Personal Injury and Death Case Damages"
2011
West Virginia Association for Justice 2011 Mid-Winter Seminar
How Not to Get Sunk When Representing Victims of Accidents on Navigable Waters: Admiralty Law for West Virginia Practitioners
2010
Continuing Legal Education Seminar
"Drafting and Challenging Federal Court Complaints: Three Federal Judges and a Law School Professor Outline Pleading and Motion to Dismiss Practice Post Twombly and Iqbal"
2010
"On the Road with Rocky"
Proper insurance coverages for motorcycle riders and what to do after a motorcycle accident
2009
Continuing Legal Education Seminar
"Plain Talk on Depositions: Four Judges Speak to State and Federal Court Deposition Practice and Strategy in Discovery and Trial in Western Pennsylvania"
2009
Allegheny County Bar Association, U.S. District Court, PA Bar Association's Federal Practice Committee
Choosing the Best Venue for Your Civil Case: Strategy Considerations Between Litigating in Federal Versus State Courts in Western Pennsylvania
2007
Federal Court Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association & U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
"Improving Your Trial Advocacy: How to Effectively Navigate the New Electronic Courtrooms"
Publications
2023
Lawyers Journal, Vol. 25, No. 7 (April 7, 2023) (published by the Allegheny County Bar Association)
Mediation Preparation, Part One: The Plaintiff’s Perspective
2022
The Advocate, Vol. 34, No. 3 (Spring 2022) (published by The Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association)
“My Mediation Prep Checklist"
2021
Lawyers Journal (Vol. 23, No. 1, Jan. 1, 2021) (published by the Allegheny County Bar Association)
“A Primer on Admiralty and Maritime Actions and the Federal Courts” (co-authored by Eric A. Iamurri)
2012
2012
2012
2011
The Advocate (published by the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association)
What’s New in (and What is) Admiralty & Maritime Practice?
2011
MarineNews Magazine
When, Who & How to Test: USCG Post-Accident Regs Explained
2011
MarineNews Magazine
When, Who & How to Test: USCG Post-Accident [Drug & Alcohol Testing] Regs Explained
2011
MarineNews Magazine
Utmost Good Faith: Marine Insurance
2011
MarineNews Magazine
"U.S. Supreme Court to Scrutinize Statute on Seaman's Personal Injury & Death"
2011
MarineNews Magazine
"Utmost Good Faith: Marine Insurance"
2011
MarineNews Magazine
"Seaman's Maintenance Rate Must Reflect Current Costs"
2011
MarineNews Magazine
"The Vessel Owners' Limitation of Liability Act -- An Anachronism that Persists, For Now"
2011
MarineNews Magazine
U.S. Supreme Court to Scrutinize Statute on Seaman's Personal Injury & Death
2010
Lawyers Journal, Vol. 12, No. 13 (June 18, 2010) (published by the Allegheny County Bar Association)
Third Circuit Court Practitioners Guide to Twombly and Iqbal
2010
MarineNews
Must-Haves for Vessel Repair Contracts
2010
MarineNews
Indemnity Provisions in Contracts & Charters
2010
NakedLaw by Avvo
"Be Safe on the Water this Summer"
2010
Marine News Magazine
"A Vessel Owner's Warranty of Seaworthiness"
2010
Marine News Magazine
"Foreseeable Emergencies: Operators Liable for Training Crews"
2007
MarineNews magazine (2007 to present)
Regular Columnist on Maritime Law
Languages
English
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