Atty. Jay Michael Goffman
Jay Michael Goffman is a lawyer practicing entertainment, aviation, advertising. Jay received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Advertising & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 42+ Years Experience
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About Jay Michael Goffman at a Glance
Jay Michael Goffman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on entertainment and aviation. Admitted to practice in New York (1984). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1983) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.S., 1980). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jay Michael Goffman
- Jay Michael Goffman is a lawyer practicing entertainment, aviation, advertising
- Jay received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Jay practices at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York, NY
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Jay Michael Goffman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay Michael Goffman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Entertainment & Sports Law in New York
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Aviation Law in New York
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
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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 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Jay Michael Goffman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jay Michael Goffman's practice in the field of entertainment and aviation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jay Michael Goffman brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering entertainment and aviation, Jay Michael Goffman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Jay Michael Goffman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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