Atty. Ruth Smith Goodstein

Atty. Ruth Smith Goodstein

Ruth Smith Goodstein is a lawyer practicing securities law, corporate law, securities offerings. Ruth received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Ruth Smith Goodstein at a glance

Ruth Smith Goodstein is a business and securities attorney based in New York, New York. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in New York (1985). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1984) and Cornell University (A.B., 1981). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ruth Smith Goodstein is a lawyer practicing securities law, corporate law, securities offerings
  • Ruth received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Ruth practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Ruth Smith Goodstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ruth Smith Goodstein 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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Securities 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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Where is Ruth Smith Goodstein's law office located?
Ruth Smith Goodstein's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ruth Smith Goodstein handle?
Ruth Smith Goodstein focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Ruth Smith Goodstein practiced law?
Ruth Smith Goodstein has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Ruth Smith Goodstein go to law school?
Ruth Smith Goodstein earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (A.B., 1981).
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1984
A.B.
Cornell University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985

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