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About James
Biography
My practice concentrates in real estate litigation, residential and commercial transactions (representing buyers and sellers) and professional negligence defense (representing brokers, appraisers, accountants, attorneys and other licensed professionals). I am general counsel to the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS, the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS and formerly general counsel for the State Association of Boroughs (now represented by my partner Stanley Laskowski). Litigation experience includes over 55 cases tried before a jury and hundreds resolved in bench trials (no jury), arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolutions forums.
I am frequently asked to serve as an expert witness on matters relating to the standard of care owed by real estate licensees and am a frequent lecturer for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and Pennsylvania REALTORS Institute, the continuing educations arms of the Pennsylvania Bar and Pennsylvania REALTOR Associations. Attorneys frequently engage my services as a mediator and arbitrator in a variety of legal settings.
I am an adjunct professor at the Widener University School of Law where I teach Real Estate Transactions. I also serve as a member of the Pennsylvania Joint State Government Task Force.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
30%
48 years
Real Estate
30%
48 years
Insurance
25%
48 years
Personal Injury
15%
48 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 48 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Caldwell & Kearns
13 East Main Street, Hummelstown, PA, 17036
Caldwell & Kearns
3631 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17110
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Posted by Brenda | June 02, 2010 | Real Estate
The best of the best
Jim Goldsmith is one of the smartest and knowledgeable attorneys I have ever worked with, particularly in the field of real estate and real estate transactions. He assisted me with issues that arose over employment, real estate law, ethics and a variety of risk reduction measures in my real estate of...
James Lee Goldsmith's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is one of best real estate lawyers in the state, and since I also have a PA Broker's License have found Jim to be excellent in the area of real estate licensing issues as well."
"Jim Goldsmith is, without doubt, one of the top real estate lawyers in the state. For years he has be the attorney for the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors. I have taught continuing eduction courses with him for years on numerous real estate related topics from the Agreement of Sale to "Litigating the Failure to Disclose Case." I have been in the court room with him. Jim's broad range of experience and practical common sense make him a winner in the court room and in the office."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Super Lawer - Professional Negligence Defense, Super Lawyers
2010
Professional Negligence Defense, Super Lawyers
2009
Professional Negligence Defense, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1998 - 2010
Adjunct Professor, Widener University School of Law - Harrisburg Campus
Associations
American Bar Association
Member
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
Dauphin County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Hallman v. Turns
Favorable
Bortz v Noon
Favorable
Marlow v. Straub and Williams
Positive; $300,000 demand; verdict of $1834.
Education
N/A
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
N/A
Washington and Jefferson College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Trienniel Ethics Training
Code of Ethics
2011
Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Handling the Failure to Disclose Case
2010
Young Lawyers Division Conference
Lay Down the Law: Robert's Rules of Order
2010
Triple Play 2010 REALTOR Covention & Trade Expo
Tri-State Legal Update
2010
Trends & Topics Before the State Real Estate Commission
Make licensees aware of current trends/issues brought before the Commission
2010
Seminar
Breaches & Liability Under the Agreement of Sale
2010
REALTORS Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
The New Agreement of SAle with Emphasis on the Mediation Clause
2010
Real Estate Licensees-Duties & Liabilities
Duties and liabilties of real estate licensees
2010
Real Estate Brokers, Listing and Buyer Agency Agreements & Broker Liability
Responsibilities of a real estate broker and liability trends and issues
2010
Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act
2010
Prudential Homesale Services Real Estate
Common Mysteries, Myths & Screw-Ups in Real Estate
2010
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
The New Wave of Title Problems & How to Solve Them
2010
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
NEW and Substantial Chanes to the PAR Standard Agreement of Sale
2010
Modern Real Estate Practice in Pennsylvania
Rules & Regulations Governing the Real Estate Practice by Licensees
2010
Legal & Regulatory Form
Co-Presentation with general counsel for the National Association of REALTORS on recent developments and the law affecting real estate brokers
2010
Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS
Advanced Buyer Agency
2010
Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS
Important Legal Elements in Real Estate
2010
Delaware County Bar AssociationWorkshop
Understanding the New Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS Standard Agreement of Sale for Residential Properties
2010
Concealing Defects & Failing to Disclose in Residential Real Estate Transactions
Responsibilities and liability issues relative to the Seller's Disclosure Law
2010
Cambria-Somerset Association of REALTORS
Agency Relationships, Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act and the New Agreement of Sale
2010
Breaches and Liability Under the Agreement of Sale
Liability issues when using the PAR Agreement of Sale
2010
Berks County Bar Association
The PA Association of REALTORS' New Standard Agreement of Sale
2010
Allegheny Highland Association of REALTORS
Deposits and Escrow Accounts
2010
14th Annual Real Estate Institute
Problems in Residential Real Estate
2010
14th Annual Real Estate Institute
Residential Real Estate: What Real Estate Lawyers Need to Know About Changes to the PAR Form, Duties of Licensees, and Defending Brokers and Licensees
Publications
N/A
Published by Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS
Pennsylvania Real Estate Reporter
N/A
Modern Real Estate Practice in Pennsylvania 11th Edition
Modern Real Estate Practice