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Jerome N. Goldstein Esq.
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Attorney Goldstein believes in building a personal relationship with the clients. This allows them to be sure that not only are the client’s present day needs taken care of, but that their future needs are looked after as well. Attorney Goldstein welcomes the opportunity to discuss your legal needs. He offers you affordable quality, and experienced legal representation.
Education
- Quinnipiac University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Graduated when Law School was located at University of Bridgeport
- Honors: Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity (Law School's Honor Society), Outstanding Young Men of America Who's Who Among American Law Students Recipient.
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- Rowan University
- B.A. (1980)
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Ask The Attorney
- The Program, A Publication of The Personal Users Group of Connecticut
- Better Parenting Through Divorce,
- Connecticut Post
- If Valentine's Day Is Near, Then Divorce Must Be In The Air
- New Haven Register
Speaking Engagements
- Attorney Goldstein regularly lectures on various legal topics, Various
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- Attorney Goldstein lectures on the following topics: Divorce pitfalls to avoid Living Wills, Wills, and Conservatorships. Leadership training. Career Development & Interviewing Skills. Effective Body Language: for court and in public. Protecting your identity online.
Awards
- Statesman Award.
- Connecticut Junior Chamber of Commerce
- Outstanding past District Director
- Connecticut Junior Chamber of Commerce
- Outstanding Local President Award
- Connecticut Junior Chamber of Commerce
Professional Associations
- Family Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association
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- Activities: Meet with family law judges and attorneys to discuss leading topics in Divorce and Family Law.
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- Connecticut Bar Association
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- Small Firm Practice Management Section of the Connecticut Bar Association
- Chairperson
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- Activities: Continuing Board Member since
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Connecticut
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Fees
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Contingent Fees
Personal Injury matters handled by contingency fee basis of 10 to 33% based upon results pursuant to Conn. Gen. Statute section 52-251c
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- DUI & DWI
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Juvenile Law
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Social Security Disability
Additional Practice Areas
- General Civil
- Motor Vehicle Violations
- Automobile Accident Injury
- Motorcycle Accident Injury
- Nursing Home Negligence or Injury
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Is there a law that covers interstate theft of service? Regarding Instrument rentals not paid for or returned to us.
- A: While I know of no law that specifically covers “interstate” theft of service, section 31.02 of the Texas Penal Code clearly covers your situation. It is fairly complex when it comes to a person not returning rented items. There are somewhat different provisions if it was a rent-to-own versus a pure rental agreement. Some of the issues surrounding these provisions are discussed in the following article: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/06/21/new-texas-law-protects-rent-own-customers-against-criminal-prosecution/ Note that individual district attorneys have considerable prosecutorial discretion when it comes to individual cases. There is a recent trend among district attorneys with “progressive” political leaning to refrain from prosecuting anyone for minor theft transgressions. And in many areas, law enforcement will tell you it’s a civil matter and not even submit the complaint to the district attorney.
- Q. Bought house from OpenDoor (not app, OpenDoor owned) passed inspection, but we found extensive termite damage live mites
- A: In order to prevail in a lawsuit against the seller, you will need to prove that the seller was aware of the termite damage and infestation and that the damage and infestation were hidden such that they could not have been discovered before you purchased the home. You mention the inspection company that performed your pre-purchase termite inspection. The inspector will be a key witness on your behalf in any such lawsuit. He/she ought to testify that the termite inspection revealed no evidence of a past or current active termite infestation. You will, however, still need some evidence that OpenDoor was aware of the termite damage and activity in order to prevail. This can be evidence of prior repairs of the termite damage during the time OpenDoor owned the property and evidence of efforts by OpenDoor to hide the termite infestation.
- Q. Not receiving steps in teaching salary schedule. Employed for 20 + years by school district. Last contract renewal 2001.
- A: Unfortunately, once you give up your rights to negotiate your terms of employment to a union, you are bound by whatever deal the union negotiates on your behalf through collective bargaining. Your best option would be to change your employment to a place where you are not required to accept the terms a union negotiates on your behalf. This may require you relocating to another state with “right to work” laws that allow you to negotiate terms of employment directly with your employer.
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