Atty. Lawrence A. Goldman

Atty. Lawrence A. Goldman

Lawrence A. Goldman counsels middle market and smaller public company clients on a broad array of corporate and transactional matters focusing on mergers and acquisitions (domestic and cross-border), capital formation and finance, private placements and securities law compliance, corporate restructuring, and the organization and governance of joint ventures, limited liability companies and other alternative business entities.

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Profile Summary

About Lawrence A. Goldman at a glance

Lawrence A. Goldman is a business attorney based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at FBT Gibbons LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, State of New York and New Jersey, State of New Jersey. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Colgate University (—, 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions (2026). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Lawrence A. Goldman counsels middle market and smaller public company clients on a broad array of corporate and transactional matters focusing on mergers and acquisitions (domestic and cross-border), capital formation and finance, private placements and securities law compliance, corporate restructuring, and the organization and governance of joint ventures, limited liability companies and other alternative business entities
  • He has substantial experience in representing audit committees and other special board committees in corporate governance and internal investigation matters
  • He has been engaged as an expert witness on alternative entity governance and other corporate issues in litigation arising from transactional matters
  • Mr. Goldman is a member of the Council of the American Bar Association, Business Law Section, formerly chaired its Middle Market and Small Business Committee, is the author of The New Jersey Limited Liability Company Forms and Practice Manual, and is a frequent speaker, nationally, on corporate and business law matters

Practice Areas Explained

Lawrence A. Goldman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence A. Goldman 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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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 Newark 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 Lawrence A. Goldman

Where is Lawrence A. Goldman's law office located?
Lawrence A. Goldman's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is FBT Gibbons LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lawrence A. Goldman handle?
Lawrence A. Goldman focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did Lawrence A. Goldman go to law school?
Lawrence A. Goldman earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (—, 1976).
How can I contact Lawrence A. Goldman for a consultation?
You can contact Lawrence A. Goldman 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 Lawrence A. Goldman received?
Lawrence A. Goldman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers list, Business/Corporate.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1979
Colgate University
- 1976

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers list, Business/Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, State of New York
New Jersey, State of New Jersey

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