Ernest Goodman

Ernest Goodman

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 3 years

Immigration Lawyer at Burbank, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Patent Infringement, Litigation, Intellectual Property

2600 W Olive Ave Suite 531, Burbank, CA

About Ernest

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Immigration 40%

I focus on removal defense, including asylum, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status in immigration courts. Admitted to multiple federal circuits, I handle appeals, petitions for review, employment-based immigration, EB-1A, and EB-5.

40%
Intellectual Property 20%

I focus on intellectual property law with a strong connection to entertainment law, helping clients protect their creative works through copyright, trademark, and patent strategies. I advise on contracts, licensing, and IP disputes in the film.

20%
Litigation 20%

I provide patent litigation services, assisting clients with patent infringement cases, defending against invalidity claims, handling appeals to the Federal Circuit, and offering strategic counsel to protect and maximize intellectual property.

20%
Patent Infringement 20%

I provide focused representation to inventors, startups, corporations, and law firms across a range of cutting-edge industries, offering tailored legal solutions for patent infringement litigations, and Federal Circuit Patent appeals.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 3 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2023

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Ernest Goodman

2600 W Olive Ave Suite 531, Burbank, CA, 91505

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17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Iryna Brenton | May 30, 2025 | Immigration

Highly recommend Ernest as immigration lawyer

I had a consultation with Ernest Goodman regarding my travel to the U.S. on a B1/B2 tourist visa. He was very accommodating and scheduled the consultation at a time that worked for me. Ernest answered all my questions and demonstrated solid knowledge, especially about the process of crossing the U.S.... border. We discussed several corner cases related to my situation, and he provided clear and thoughtful advice. I appreciated his professionalism and expertise.

Posted by Natalia B | January 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

best lawyer

I want to thank Ernest Goodman for the work done, I could not get a green card for a long time. Before Ernest, I had another lawyer who could not help me and I decided to apply for mondamus and turned to Ernest, among all the lawyers, he was the only one who told me everything correctly and explained... it, I did not think for a long time and turned to him and did not wish anything, in less than a month my son and I were approved for a green card, I am incredibly happy, this is the best lawyer, a professional in his field, I recommend him with all my heart, I wish everyone good luck

Posted by Georgii Danilov | June 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Спасибо Богу, что он дал нам такого адвоката!

Хочу выразить свою искреннюю и глубокую благодарность выдающемуся адвокату Эрнесту Гудману за его неоценимую и высокопрофессиональную помощь в моем сложном иммиграционном деле. Благодаря его богатому опыту, внимательности и настойчивости, мое дело было успешно выиграно, несмотря на трудности и сопрот...ивление со стороны прокурора. Его глубокие знания и компетентность в области иммиграционного права проявлялись на каждом этапе процесса. Эрнест Гудман обладает исключительным отношением к клиентам. Он работает напрямую со своими клиентами, без помощника, что обеспечивает высочайший уровень персонального подхода и эффективности. Мы особенно ценим его оперативность и постоянную доступность. В отличие от других адвокатов, которые могут пропадать на несколько дней, Эрнест Гудман всегда быстро отвечает на все вопросы, что позволяет нам чувствовать себя в безопасности и уверенности. Особенно хочется отметить его умение объяснять сложные юридические вопросы простыми и понятными словами, его терпение и поддержку в самые трудные моменты. Его профессионализм и человеческий подход значительно снизили стресс и сделали процесс иммиграции более управляемым. Рекомендую Эрнеста Гудмана как высококвалифицированного и надежного адвоката всем, кто нуждается в юридической помощи по иммиграционным вопросам. Он не только исключительно компетентен, но и неподкупен: он не берет на себя дела, которые не сможет обработать должным образом, что гарантирует неизменно высокий уровень его работы. Еще раз выражаю свою огромную благодарность Эрнесту Гудману за его выдающуюся работу и поддержку!

Posted by Baktygul | February 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration issues

Ernest is a very high professional in his field. I had a tough immigration case, other lawyers could not help me, but he promised to help me during the initial consultation, and then he did so, everything was as it should be. Attentive to detail and completed everything within the promised time fra...me.

Posted by Iryna | September 21, 2023

I recommend!!!

I received a very extensive answer to my question, it was not a consultation, but help on one of the communications on a social network, but legal advice from lawyer Ernest Goodman helped me understand my situation. I recommend!

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Viktoria Bloomberg

Immigration lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Ernest on an EB-3 matter. His professionalism, punctuality, and straightforward approach greatly contributed to the success of our joint effort."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Associations

2023 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2023

California Lutheran University

Master of Science

2021

University of Southern California Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

2010

Southwestern Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

Languages

Russian

English

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