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About Albert Goodwin
Albert Goodwin, Esq. has built a reputation for success in high-stakes, contested litigation throughout New York City and surrounding areas. He has achieved exceptional results for hundreds of clients and earned widespread recognition from clients and the legal community for his aggressive advocacy in complex cases.
Mr. Goodwin handles the most contested and complex legal matters, such as will contests involving millions of dollars, real estate litigation, fiercely contested estate accountings, divorce, bankruptcy, and other high-stakes disputes where significant assets, rights, and reputations are at risk. He also handles personal injury cases for victims of negligence.
He has extensive experience litigating disputes over high-value and complex assets including closely-held businesses, valuable art collections, real estate portfolios, and other assets requiring sophisticated valuation and legal strategy.
Beyond litigation, Mr. Goodwin handles sophisticated estate administration matters, ensuring efficient resolution of complex probate proceedings while protecting his clients' interests against potential challenges and claims.
His transactional practice focuses on defensive estate planning for high-net-worth clients, creating robust structures designed to withstand will challenges, minimize tax exposure, and protect assets from IRS audits, Medicaid claims, and other sophisticated legal challenges.
Professional Recognition and Expertise
Mr. Goodwin's expertise in complex estate and litigation matters has been recognized by the legal community and courts:
- Offers his services to the Surrogate's Court as a referee, court evaluator, guardian and fiduciary
- Lectures for New York City's numerous accountant associations
- Recognized expert on New York estate law, providing guidance through professional education, seminars, and media commentary
- Serves as coach and judge for National Speech and Debate Association competitions, demonstrating advocacy and analytical skills
- Selected as judge for New York Moot Court competitions, reflecting professional standing in the legal community
His professional website serves as a leading resource for complex estate law matters, relied upon by both attorneys and clients facing sophisticated legal challenges.
Media Recognition and Legal Commentary
Mr. Goodwin's expertise in complex legal matters has made him a sought-after commentator and legal expert for major media outlets:
- Appeared live on NPR Radio to answer estate law questions from the public in real-time
- Gave presentations on the use of trusts in The Wall Street Journal Smart Money Expert Series
- Appeared on the Discovery Channel documentary "The Will"
- Was a consultant for CBS on their drama "Person of Interest"
- Interviewed by CBS for Inside Edition about a case involving a deceased person's caretaker refusing to move after her death in Manhattan.
- Interviewed by Forbes for an article about estate planning strategies
- Interviewed by CNBC for an article about New York Medicaid expenditures
- Interviewed by ProPublica for an article about who is more likely to die from COVID-19
- Interviewed by NBC News for an article about young people making estate plans due to COVID-19
- Interviewed by ABC about a case in Buffalo
Bar Association
Albert Goodwin is a member of the New York State Bar Association, in which he is a member of the Trust and Estate Law Section.
Legal Foundation and Analytical Training
Mr. Goodwin's analytical and advocacy skills were honed through intensive legal study from childhood. His rigorous training in Talmudic law provided a foundation in complex legal analysis, argumentation, and interpretation of sophisticated legal texts. He earned a Bachelor of Talmudic Law degree on full academic scholarship with a 3.9 GPA in 2004. Building on this analytical foundation, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from Hofstra University School of Law in 2007, graduating in the top third of his class, ready to apply his advanced analytical skills to complex secular legal matters.
Education
Mir Yeshiva, Bachelor of Talmudic Law, 2004
Hofstra University School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2007
About the Author
Albert Goodwin Esq. is a licenced New York attorney with over 17 years of courtroom experience. His extensive knowledge and expertise make him well-qualified to write authoritative articles on a wide range of legal topics. He can be reached at 212-233-1233 or [email protected].
