Jay Philip Goodman

Jay Philip Goodman

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 19 years

Business Lawyer at Santa Fe, NM
Practice Areas: Business, Probate, Estate Planning, Family

2019 Galisteo St. #c-3, Santa Fe, NM

About Jay

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 60%

Practice emphasis ranges from formation to complex multi-state and international integration with concentrated structures related to asset protection.

40 years

60%
Probate 15%

40 years

15%
Family 10%

40 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 19 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Jay Goodman and Associates,Law Firm, P.C

2019 Galisteo St. #c-3, Santa Fe, NM, 87505

Lightning Legal

4801 Lang Ave. NE #110, Albuquerque, NM, 87505

Life Leaf Legal

4801 Lang Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109

Lightning Legal & Life Leaf Legal

3949 Corrales rd., Corrales, NM, 87048

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Jay Philip Goodman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Reymundo | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Five Stars

My experience with this law firm was superb! I was impressed with the timeliness of their responses to my concerns. They genuinely cared about me and my case. I recommend Jay Goodman and Associates.

Posted by Drew | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Good Attorney

I am someone who has never had much appreciation for lawyers and lawyer jokes are my favorite jokes to tell - I have a million of them. Jay Goodman, Peter Bruso and their team are the exceptions to the rule. I have never had such courteous and thorough legal care, phone calls returned promptly and go...od counsel that put my mind at ease up until we went to court. They were able to get the matter dismissed and keep the matter off of my permanent record. I no longer shudder at the thought of having to call an attorney whenever need to. The fees were also very reasonable

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Jay Philip Goodman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Bone

Estate planning lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jay is a consummate, professional estate planner with years of practical experience. He has also been a terrific mentor to me."

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Betsy Salcedo

General practice lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Jay's firm has lawyers with various skills and knowledge areas. He is witty and able to discern cases to optimize the client's goals and needs. I endorse him because he is passionate about the law, as I am, and teaches other lawyers how to view issues they have not considered. With his years of experience, he offers a legal basis from which a cleint can benefit."

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Cynthia Sikelianos

Business lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jay is an excellent attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable, personable and well spoken. Jay has the ability to explain very complex, sophisticated legal issues in a manner that is easy to understand. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and will represent them well. In addition to his expertise in Business Law, he is also well educated in a number of other areas of the law and can provide competent legal advise in a variety of other areas of practice. I highly recommend Jay Goodman."

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Vanessa DeNiro

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Jay Goodman is a brilliant attorney. He is well versed in many areas of law, and his experience and expertise truly shines in the practice area of family law. Jay Goodman is an excellent mentor, accomplished businessman, and a gifted attorney. My experience working with Jay Goodman has been invaluable. I recommend Jay Goodman as an attorney, as an advisor, and as a consultant - he does not disappoint."

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Peter Bruso

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Jay for four years and have found him to be a smart businessman, talented attorney and compassionate human being. His integrity is beyond reproach."

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Christie Coleman

Family lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Jay Goodman is well known in New Mexico and especially among family law practitioners and Judges. He is a supportive mentor but also a keen legal mind, offering valuable legal and procedural insights to those attorneys who work for him. Mr. Goodman recognizes the importance of client relationships and has structured his firm to provide top notch advocacy paired with special client attention."

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Douglass Lodmell

Business lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am happy to endorse Mr. Goodman. We have a working relationship with Jay and are aware of the care and expertise he provides to clients. He is a trusted and experienced attorney in the Santa Fe area. Whether you require simple or more complex business planning, Jay Goodman will provide you with excellent advice, service and support."

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Herbert Rzepiennik

Family lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Other

"I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Goodman and found him to be knowledgeable and well spoken. I would refer clients to Mr. Goodman in his area of practice and geographical area."

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Betsy Salcedo

Litigation lawyer

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Cynthia Sikelianos

Estate planning lawyer

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Vanessa DeNiro

Foreclosure lawyer

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Peter Bruso

Probate lawyer

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Christie Coleman

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2006

Commitment to Self-Determination For Persons with Disabilities, The New Mexico Protection & Advocacy System

Work Experience

2014 - Present

General Partner, Whelk, LP

2014 - Present

Managing Member, Manatee, LLC

2012 - Present

CEO, Lightning Legal Group

2012 - Present

CEO, Life Leaf Legal Group

2000 - Present

CEO, Jay Goodman and Associates Law Firm, Professional Corporation

Associations

2016 - Present

American Bar Association Law Practice Division

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association, Business Law Section

State Liaison to Committee on Corporate Laws

2007 - Present

Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce

Member

2006 - Present

Galisteo Center Condominium Association

Vice President

Education

1986

Capital University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BGS

Speaking Engagements

2015

WOMEN NAVIGATING DIVORCE WORKSHOP

Post Divorce Legal Issues

2015

Advisors luncheon

Entity Structures in the Service of Creditor Protection, Succession Planning and Estate Planning

2013

Trust Planning and Drafting Techniques

Ethical Considerations in Trust Planning

2008

Fundemental Principas of Will Drafting

Fundemental Principas of Will Drafting

2008

Fundemental Principals of Will Drafting

Fundemental Principals of Will Drafting

2007

The IACP 8th Annual Networking and Educational Forum

Conference Summary

2006

New Mexico Collaborative Family Law

Collaborative Family Law

Publications

2000

AARP Legal Checkup

N/A

National Business Institute Seminar Faculty Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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