University of Pennsylvania, B.A.; University of Pennsylvania, B.A.
Law School Attended:
University of Chicago Law School, JD - Juris Doctor, 1978
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
1978, Illinois
ISLN:
907014889
Areas of Practice (16)
Business & Finance
Lending & Corporate Finance
Technology
Restaurant & Food Service
Commercial Transactions & Contracts
Securities - Corporate
Start-Up & Growth Companies
Sustainability
Intellectual Property
Health & Life Sciences
Mergers & Acquisitions
Venture Capital and Emerging Companies
Banking
Health Care
Internet
Securities Offerings
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Mr Goldsmith is a true professional, putting the needs of his clients first. He is well-versed in so many areas of law and business that he can see the BIG picture as well as think outside the box fo...
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