Atty. David A. Goldstein

Atty. David A. Goldstein

David A. Goldstein has vast experience in the legal field, with expertise in affordable housing development, real estate finance, government affairs, general corporate/ business law and litigation.

New York New York 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About David A. Goldstein at a glance

David A. Goldstein is a Managing Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Goldstein Hall PLLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1992), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1998), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1998). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1991) and George Washington University (B.A. History, 1988). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David A. Goldstein has vast experience in the legal field, with expertise in affordable housing development, real estate finance, government affairs, general corporate/ business law and litigation
  • David has extensive experience in negotiating joint ventures, as well as structuring complex affordable housing transactions
  • Many of these transactions involve financing by federal, state and local agencies through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds and low-income housing tax credits
  • Additionally, David has represented limited equity cooperatives, HDFC co-ops, and tenant associations in litigation and general corporate issues
  • Beyond his active law practice, David regularly conducts workshops on various topics, including: affordable housing finance and development, negotiating and structuring joint ventures, Year 15 legal issues for low-income housing tax credit projects, and cooperative law
  • He has lectured and led workshops for numerous organizations, including the Enterprise Foundation, the Supportive Housing Network of New York (SHNNY), the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development (ANHD), New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH), the New York City Bar Association, LORMAN Education Services, a continuing legal education provider, and Urban Homesteaders Assistance Board (UHAB)
  • Prior to entering private practice, David worked at Southern Tier Legal Services in Bath, New York and Queens Legal Services as a litigator representing tenants in eviction proceedings
  • While at Southern Tier Legal Services, David led the first independent study of the homeless population in Steuben County, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Goldstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Goldstein 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

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 New York 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 David A. Goldstein

Where is David A. Goldstein's law office located?
David A. Goldstein's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Goldstein Hall PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Goldstein handle?
David A. Goldstein focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David A. Goldstein practiced law?
David A. Goldstein has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did David A. Goldstein go to law school?
David A. Goldstein earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. History, 1988).
How can I contact David A. Goldstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University
- 1991
B.A. History
George Washington University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1998

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