
Joseph P. Goldberg
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Education
Queens College, B.A.
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.
As head of the Litigation Practice in Hodgson Russ’s New York City office, Joseph represents clients in all phases of federal and state civil litigation, U.S. and international arbitrations, and government regulatory and enforcement proceedings. He has successfully tried and argued cases nationwide and overseas.
Joseph serves as outside general counsel for various U.S. public and private companies, providing advice on corporate, partnership, trademark, intellectual property, employment law, and other matters. As leader of the firm's India Practice, he also represents numerous India-based companies with respect to U.S. operations and serves as a strategic and financial consultant for Indian companies seeking financing opportunities and investors in the United States.
Joseph is the Art Law Practice Leader, where he provides advice and counsel to buyers and sellers of major works, auction houses, trusts and estates with significant art collections, collectors, galleries, museums and individual artists. He provides assistance in various areas, including litigation, challenges to ownership and provenance issues, as well as the auctioning and selling of property.
As the leader of the firm's Telecommunications Law Practice, Joseph regularly serves international and domestic carriers, prepaid and rechargeable calling card distributors, cellular phone companies, and other clients in the telecommunications industry. He has extensive experience litigating a wide variety of telecommunications cases in state and federal courts nationwide, and in regulatory matters, including Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proceedings. He also plays an active role in advising emerging companies in diverse fields, including advertising, pharmaceutical, software, and real estate.
His experience includes successfully representing clients in domestic and international arbitrations before the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS) and the American Arbitration Association (AAA). His recent international arbitration activity includes cases before the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, ICC International Court of Arbitration, the Swiss Chambers Arbitration Institution (SCAI), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), and the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA).
Experience
- Georgia Court Dismisses Breach of Contract Suit in Favor of Hodgson Russ Client
- Successful Prosecution of Action to Foreclose on a Mortgage Given as Security
- Victory for Hindu Temple in New York State’s Highest Court
- Victory for U.S. Client Against Chinese Company Highlights Benefits of International Arbitration
In the News
Publications
- Hodgson Russ Cannabis & Hemp Alert, October 19, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Cannabis and Hemp Alert , July 7, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Cannabis & Hemp Alert, February 2, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Cannabis & Hemp and Labor & Employment Alert, November 4, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Cannabis & Hemp Alert, October 26, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Cannabis & Hemp Alert, September 2, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Hemp & Medical Cannabis Alert, May 25, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Hemp and Medical Cannabis Alert, March 29, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, March 25, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Hemp and Medical Cannabis Alert, March 23, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, March 11, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, March 10, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Hemp and Medical Cannabis Alert, February 24, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Hemp & Medical Cannabis and Agriculture Alert, February 10, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Hemp and Medical Cannabis Alert, February 8, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, February 8, 2021
- COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, January 29, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Hemp & Medical Cannabis Alert, January 27, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Hemp & Medical Cannabis and Agriculture Alert, January 22, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, January 21, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Hemp & Medical Cannabis Alert, January 7, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, November 4, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, October 15, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, October 12, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, September 10, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Hemp & Medical Cannabis Alert, August 26, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, August 6, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, July 28, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, July 14, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Real Estate Alert, June 25, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, June 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation and Bankruptcy & Restructuring Alert, June 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, June 15, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, May 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ OSHA and Business Litigation Alert, May 13, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation and Securities Regulation & Corporate Compliance Alert, April 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 15, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 9, 2020
- Hemp & Medical Cannabis Alert, April 6, 2020
- Hemp & Medical Cannabis Alert, January 28, 2020
- Hemp & Medical Cannabis Alert, December 16, 2019
- Interim guidance adds some certainty to an evolving industry, including relief from strict criminal limitsHemp & Medical Cannabis Alert, November 4, 2019
- Hemp & Medical Cannabis Alert, October 4, 2019
- Hemp & Medical Cannabis Alert, August 23, 2019
- Hemp & Medical Cannabis Alert, July 10, 2019
- Hemp & Medical Cannabis Alert, July 2, 2019
- Hemp & Medical Cannabis Alert, May 30, 2019
- Hemp & Medical Cannabis Alert, May 2, 2019
- Hemp & Medical Cannabis Alert, April 12, 2019
- Telecommunications Alert, October 5, 2018
Presentations & Events
- April 21, 2020
- April 14, 2020
- BIO City in Leipzig - The Future of Biotechnological Innovation in Germany: Cross-border Issues Facing Companies Seeking to do Business in the U.S.New York, NY, December 6, 2016
- India National Bar Association Panel Discussion: U.S. / Indian Cross Border Business IssuesNew York, NY, June 8, 2015
- Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Seminar: An Overview of General Middle Market IssuesNew York, NY, July 26, 2012
- American Bar Association International Law Section Seminar: U.S. and India: Key Legal Aspects of Cross-Border BusinessMumbai, India, January 20, 2012
- Federal, State, and City Taxes on Telecommunications and Other Utility TaxesNew York, NY, July 27, 2011
- June & July 2011
Professional Associations
- Former legal chair, International Prepaid Communications Association
- Chair, National Bar Association of India New York
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New York City Bar Association Telecommunications Committee
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ICC International Court of Arbitration
- Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Director