Jay Goldberg

Jay Goldberg is an American trial attorney in New York City. He is best known for his representation of American President Donald Trump during his divorces and many real estate transactions. Goldberg has solidified his reputation as one of New York city’s best and brightest trial lawyers. His mastery of cross-examination has been cited to leave witnesses gasping for air and he has been lauded as one of the "lawyers you don't want to see across the aisle."

Goldberg is known for his work as acting United States Attorney for the Northwestern District of Indiana, by appointment of then-Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. Goldberg is also known for his significant representation of Bess Myerson, BONO, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Miles Davies, The Rolling Stones, Sean Combs, Matty "The Horse" Ianniello, Joe "Scarface" Agone and Vincent "Jimmy Blue Eyes" Alo.

A tribute was paid to him on the recommendation of a Member of Congress for his dedication and study of the principles of the Constitution. Mr. Goldberg has been chosen by a Member of the Congressional Black Caucus of the House of Representatives to litigate before the United States District Court of the District of Columbia as to whether the House Committee on Ethics conducts its affairs in conformity with the United States Constitution when a Member of the House is charged with violating the House’s Official Code of Conduct.

He is the author of three books: Preparation and Trial of Criminal Cases Within the Second Circuit (2009) "Techniques in the Defense of a Federal Criminal Case", (2012), and "Preparation, and Trial of A Federal Criminal Case (2010). He is often referred to as one of the best trial lawyers in history. In addition to his successful legal career, he completed his military service with rank of Lt. Colonel.

Goldberg was born January 2, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. In his early life he was considered an athlete, enjoying competitive boxing. In addition to recreational basketball and baseball. During his college career at Brooklyn College he engaged in football as well. He received his college degree magna cum laude from Brooklyn College and was elected as early as his junior year to Phi Beta Kappa. After college he considered a career in the law citing his many visits to the federal and state courts of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

He graduated from Harvard Law School magna cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

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