Robert Goldman

January 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal

While perhaps well intentioned, the bail reform act has had drastic consequences for all those involved. There have been numerous cases of those being arrested only to be released and commit another crime.

By Robert Goldman

3 minute read

May 06, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In furtherance of reducing the high rate of mental and physical health problems experienced by lawyers, the standards of representing children needs to fall in line with the New York Rules of Professional Responsibility by removing the requirement of zealous advocacy and standardizing the question of competency.

By Robert Goldman

5 minute read

April 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

If lawyers only knew of the shift in what is expected of them, they might feel a sense of relief which, in itself, could improve their physical and mental health even before adjusting their approach to practice.

By Robert Goldman

6 minute read

March 20, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Not until a lawyer witnesses their mentally ill client placed in handcuffs and escorted to jail does the injustice of this law manifest itself.

By Robert Goldman

5 minute read