Atty. Matthew Jay Goldman

Atty. Matthew Jay Goldman

Matthew Jay Goldman is a lawyer practicing environmental compliance, environmental litigation, administrative hearings and appeals and 3 other areas of law. Matthew received a A.B. degree from University of California at Davis in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Jay Goldman at a glance

Matthew Jay Goldman is an Off. Atty. Gen. based in Sacramento, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, environmental, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1984) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth C (1984). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1983) and University of California at Davis (A.B., 1980). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Jay Goldman is a lawyer practicing environmental compliance, environmental litigation, administrative hearings and appeals and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a A.B. degree from University of California at Davis in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Matthew practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Jay Goldman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Jay Goldman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Matthew Jay Goldman is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sacramento are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Jay Goldman

Where is Matthew Jay Goldman's law office located?
Matthew Jay Goldman's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Jay Goldman handle?
Matthew Jay Goldman focuses on employment, litigation, environmental, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Jay Goldman practiced law?
Matthew Jay Goldman has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Matthew Jay Goldman go to law school?
Matthew Jay Goldman earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B., 1980).
How can I contact Matthew Jay Goldman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1983
A.B.
University of California at Davis
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth C
Admitted: 1984

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