Atty. Bruce A. Goldstein

Atty. Bruce A. Goldstein

Bruce A. Goldstein is a lawyer practicing education law, disability law, estate planning and 2 other areas of law.

Buffalo Buffalo 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Bruce A. Goldstein at a glance

Bruce A. Goldstein is a Senior Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Goldstein, Ackerhalt & Pletcher, LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, ssd, education, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1973), and U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Cour (1981). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1972) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bruce A. Goldstein is a lawyer practicing education law, disability law, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Bruce A. received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Bruce A. practices at Goldstein, Ackerhalt & Pletcher, LLP in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce A. Goldstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce A. Goldstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Bruce A. Goldstein is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Bruce A. Goldstein is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Bruce A. Goldstein is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New York →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Bruce A. Goldstein is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New York →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Bruce A. Goldstein is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Buffalo 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bruce A. Goldstein

Where is Bruce A. Goldstein's law office located?
Bruce A. Goldstein's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Goldstein, Ackerhalt & Pletcher, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce A. Goldstein handle?
Bruce A. Goldstein focuses on estate planning, business, ssd, education, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Bruce A. Goldstein practiced law?
Bruce A. Goldstein has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Bruce A. Goldstein go to law school?
Bruce A. Goldstein earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact Bruce A. Goldstein for a consultation?
You can contact Bruce A. Goldstein 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 Bruce A. Goldstein received?
Bruce A. Goldstein's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1972
B.S.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Cour
Admitted: 1981

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