Michael J. Goldstein
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in East Orange, New Jersey
Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation; view more
Licensed in New Jersey since: 2009
Education: Rutgers School of Law - Newark
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Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
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Michael J. Goldstein is a dedicated personal injury attorney and partner at Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP, offering compassion and vigorous representation to residents of East Orange, Newark, Jersey City and their surrounding areas. Licensed to practice in both New Jersey and New York and admitted to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Mr. Goldstein combines deep legal knowledge with a client-centered approach to achieve meaningful results.
With a focus on motor vehicle and truck accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, premises liability, construction site injuries and workers’ compensation claims, Mr. Goldstein guides clients through the complex process of seeking justice after injury. Whether a serene resolution serves a client’s best interests or an aggressive courtroom strategy is required, he adapts his approach to protect his clients’ rights and pursue maximum compensation.
Mr. Goldstein’s educational background includes a law degree from Rutgers School of Law, where he distinguished himself as associate editor of the Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Review and an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. His academic credentials laid the foundation for a career marked by both scholarly rigor and practical success.
Certified as a civil trial attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court, Mr. Goldstein has earned peer recognition for exceptional trial skills. A seasoned litigator, he is equally at ease negotiating favorable settlements or presenting persuasive arguments before a judge and jury. An active member of the American Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the New Jersey Association for Justice and the board of governors of the American Association for Justice, he remains at the forefront of evolving legal standards and best practices.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation: ClaimantFocus areas
Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 90% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 2008, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.goldsteinlaw.com/attorney/michael-j-goldstein/
Bar / Professional Activity
- New York, 2008
- New Jersey, 2009
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 2009
- American Bar Association, Member, 2008 - Present
- American Association for Justice, Board of Governors
- New Jersey Association for Justice, Member, 2011 - Present
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Member, 2008 - Present
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Civil Trial Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
Educational Background
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.A., Major: Economics, 2000
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Law Journal: Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal, Associate Editor, 2006 - 2008, Rutgers School of Law - Camden, Camden, New Jersey
Honors
- New Jersey Super Lawyers, 2024, 2025
- New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2014-2023
Office location for Michael J. Goldstein
60 Evergreen Place
Suite 502
East Orange, NJ 07018
Phone: 973-524-6744
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2014 - 2023