Atty. Barry S. Goodman

Atty. Barry S. Goodman

Mr. Goodman focuses his practice in commercial litigation, with a particular concentration in real estate and real estate brokerage issues.

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Profile Summary

About Barry S. Goodman at a glance

Barry S. Goodman is a business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Iselin, New Jersey, practicing at Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, NJ - 1978. Educated at Rutgers University–Newark (J.D., 1977) and Rutgers (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Iselin, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Goodman focuses his practice in commercial litigation, with a particular concentration in real estate and real estate brokerage issues
  • His experience also encompasses municipal law, antitrust suits, and corporate shareholder and partnership disputes
  • Throughout his career, a number of Mr. Goodman’s cases have resulted in published opinions that set precedents in New Jersey
  • Mr. Goodman is approved by the State of New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Real Estate Commission as a New Jersey Real Estate Continuing Education Instructor
  • He lectures frequently to the real estate brokerage community and other industry organizations throughout the state, and has written extensively on topics related to real estate brokerage law

Practice Areas Explained

Barry S. Goodman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry S. Goodman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Barry S. Goodman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Barry S. Goodman is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Barry S. Goodman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barry S. Goodman

Where is Barry S. Goodman's law office located?
Barry S. Goodman's law practice is located in Iselin, New Jersey. The firm is Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barry S. Goodman handle?
Barry S. Goodman focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did Barry S. Goodman go to law school?
Barry S. Goodman earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Barry S. Goodman for a consultation?
You can contact Barry S. Goodman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Barry S. Goodman received?
Barry S. Goodman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University–Newark
- 1977
B.A.
Rutgers
- 1973

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent (a trademark of Internet Brands, Inc.) (1988 – present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the Middlesex County Bar Association Lawyer Achievement Award (2010)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the Rutgers University Alumni Meritorious Service Award (2006)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Woodbridge)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Woodbridge)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, NJ - 1978

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