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Atty. Andrew E. Goldstein

Atty. Andrew E. Goldstein

Andrew E. Goldstein is an authority in securities regulation and a specialist in hedge fund law, the Securities Exchange Commission and other regulatory enforcement matters.

East Hampton East Hampton 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Andrew E. Goldstein at a glance

Andrew E. Goldstein is an attorney based in East Hampton, New York. They haand 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in New York (1975), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1977). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1974) and Adelphi University (B.A. Adelphi, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Professional Memberships: •Association of the Bar of the City of New York •American Bar Association. Serands clients in East Hampton, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Andrew E. Goldstein is an authority in securities regulation and a specialist in hedge fund law, the Securities Exchange Commission and other regulatory enforcement matters
  • Mr. Goldstein has practiced securities law in the private and public sectors for more than 35 years having honed his proficiency as an SEC enforcement attorney while serving as an SEC official handling significant matters during the 1970's and 1980's
  • Mr. Goldstein specializes in the formation and ongoing representation of private investment funds, including hedge funds, private equity funds and similarly-managed investment vehicles
  • He represents domestic and off-shore funds and their sponsors in connection with fund formation and structuring, private placements, operational and regulatory matters
  • Mr. Goldstein's practice includes the representation of broker-dealers, investment advisers, commodity pool operators and commodity trading advisors in connection with their formation and operations
  • He also has an extensive enforcement background and represents regulated and unregulated clients in enforcement and regulatory investigations and litigation before the Securities and Exchange Commission and various self-regulatory organizations
  • In addition to his private fund practice, Mr. Goldstein represents both start-up and established businesses in the capital formation process
  • Mr. Goldstein is resident in our East Hampton, New York office, where he represents clients in real estate transactional matters and in land use applications before local zoning and planning boards
  • Before entering private practice, Mr. Goldstein was an attorney in the SEC's Division of Enforcement in a succession of positions with increasing responsibilities that culminated in his service as Associate Regional Administrator of the SEC's New York Regional Office
  • During that tenure, he had oversight of the enforcement program of the New York Regional Office
  • While at the SEC, Mr. Goldstein litigated the SEC's first enforcement matters involving repurchase agreements and stock loans, and initiated an SEC enforcement program in the pink sheet over-the-counter market
  • At the SEC, in private practice and public service, Mr. Goldstein has had continuous hands-on experience in the enforcement processes that extend to both the investigative and litigation phases of such matters
  • Mr. Goldstein served as the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Hampton, New York from 2000 to 2013
  • He is a founding board member of the East Hampton Healthcare Foundation, on the board of environmental watchdog organization, The Group for the East End, and a Trustee of The East Hampton Village Preservation Society
  • Mr. Goldstein earned his law degree from Brooklyn Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review
  • He earned Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in History from Adelphi University
  • Peer Review Rating AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell News & Publications •SEC Adopts New Rules to Facilitate Securities Offerings By Emerging Growth Companies and Smaller Reporting Companies 02/01/2016 •Fund Formation & Investment Management Alert - SEC Staff Permits Sponsors to Operate Online Platforms That Facilitate Investments In Early Stage Companies Without Registration As A Broker-Dealer 05/01/2013 •Fund Formation & Investment Management Alert - Private Fund Manager Developments 07/01/2011 •Fund Formation & Investment Management Group Alert - President Signs Financial Reform Legislation Into Law 07/01/2010 •Securities Law Alert - SEC Staff Declines to Permit a Finder in a Securities Offering to Receive Transaction-Based Compensation Without Being Registered as a Broker-Dealer 06/01/2010 •Securities Law Alert - U.S
  • Securities & Exchange Commission Amends Custody Rule 02/01/2010

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in East Hampton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Andrew E. Goldstein's law office located?
Andrew E. Goldstein's law practice is located in East Hampton, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Andrew E. Goldstein practiced law?
Andrew E. Goldstein has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Andrew E. Goldstein go to law school?
Andrew E. Goldstein earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A. Adelphi, 1968).
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What awards or recognition has Andrew E. Goldstein receiandd?
Andrew E. Goldstein's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1974
B.A. Adelphi
Adelphi University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1986
Colorado U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2007

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