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5.0 /5.0
16 Client Reviews
$ 300-375 per hour
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Philip Eric Goldberg
also known as Philip Eric Kay
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About Philip
Biography
Phil is licensed to practice before all state courts of Colorado and Georgia as well as the United States District Courts for the District of Colorado and the Northern District of Georgia. He focuses his practice on complex high-stakes family law matters, and also has extensive experience in probate/estate litigation, real estate litigation, commercial litigation, and appellate practice.
Phil is a trial lawyer. He has tried multiple jury and bench trials and has argued cases in front of the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Illinois Appellate Court, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and the state trial courts of Colorado, Georgia and Illinois.
Phil is a member of the Trial Practice and Techniques Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. Phil serves on the Professionalism Coordinating Council of the Colorado Bar Association which works to implement the Principles of Professionalism among members of the Bar and improve the professional conduct of lawyers and judges. Phil is a Master of the Bench in the Rhone Brackett Inn of Court.
Phil was a U.S. Army Scholarship recipient. Upon graduation from VMI, Phil was named Distinguished Military Graduate “on the basis of high scholarship, evidence of high moral character, military aptitude, and demonstrated leadership ability.” Phil served as an Army officer for eight years. He received the National Defense Service Medal (Desert Shield/Desert Storm) for his active duty service during the Persian Gulf War.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
17 years
Child Custody
20%
17 years
Child Support
20%
17 years
Family
10%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2018
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 19 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 27 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Custody
Posted by Jessica | May 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Custody Dispute
I would highly recommend Phil for any parent who is in need of a lawyer for custody cases. He ensured I understood all aspects of my case. He thoroughly reviewed the options and different scenarios we could encounter throughout the process. I am thankful that I was able to hire him for what was a ...
Philip Eric Goldberg's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Kay is an absolute ACE litigator and counselor. Not only is he one of the brightest legal minds I have had the pleasure of consulting with, he appears to conduct his client relations in a manner that is easy to understand and settling for his client's that are going through a difficult time in their life. If you are in need of a family law attorney in the Denver metro area, you will find none better than Mr. Kay. I refer my clients to him with utmost recommendation."
"I met Mr. Kay as opposing counsel in a dissolution of marriage action. Mr. Kay was an effective advocate for his client, but did not lose sight of the need to reach a reasonable resolution."
Victoria Edwards
Litigation lawyer
Emilio De Simone
Criminal defense lawyer
William Smith
Divorce and separation lawyer
Barry Lancaster
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2021
AV Preeminent rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Philip Goldberg PC
Associations
Colorado Bar Association
Member
2008 - 2012
American Bar AssociationAdvisory Panel
2008 - 2012
American Bar AssociationTrial Practice and Techniques Committee
2007 - 2020
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Divorce
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Divorce
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Divorce
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Probate litigation
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Child Support
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Child Support
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Probate Litigation
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Divorce
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Divorce - Appeal
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Divorce
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Divorce
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Child Custody
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Child Support
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Child Custody
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Legal Malpractice - Family Law
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Child Support
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Education
1992
University of Georgia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Virginia Military Institute
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
Family Law Institute
Flawless Cross-Examination at Trial
2018
Rhone Brackett Inn of Court Continuing Legal Education seminar
Communication with the Jury Outside of Voir Dire
2017
Rhone Brackett Inn of Court Continuing Legal Education seminar
Mindfulness and Lawyering
2015
Rhone Brackett Inn of Court Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Mediation Communications: Confidentiality and Evidentiary Considerations
2014
Family Law and Criminal Law
Professionalism and Ethical Concerns for the Family Law Practitioner
2011
Tort Law Update 2011
Class Action Update 2011
Publications
2015
The Colorado Lawyer
Co-editor, Defining Professionalism and Why It Matters
2013
Trial Talk (CO)
Allocation of Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Proceeds in a Divorce: Colorado's Unusual Approach
2010
The Colorado Lawyer
Class Action Certification Under C.R.C.P. 23: Procedural and Evidentiary Considerations
2009
Product Liability Consumer Class Actions - a 50-State Survey
Co-editor - Product Liability Consumer Class Actions - a 50-State Survey
2008
Denver City Attorney CLE
Opening Statements and Closing Arguments - A Colorado Primer
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will the judge consider the actual time that the children have spent with their father when modifying child support?
24 Oct 2017
Q&A
Do I have grounds to sue?
05 Aug 2017
Q&A
What type of lawyer do I need for a postnuptial agreement?
07 Sep 2015
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
COMMON TAX ISSUES IN DIVORCE
08 Oct 2015
Legal Guide
Grandparent Visitation in Colorado
20 Aug 2014
Legal Guide
A Guide to Colorado Parental Responsibilities (Child Custody)
19 Aug 2014