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Matthew Goldsby
Matthew Goldsby, Attorney At Law
40 East Green St
Suite 307
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 792-3419 | Fax: (626) 432-5415
http://www.goldsbylaw.com
Experienced in Non-Profit & Business Formation
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
My preference is to work with new organizations in the formation and planning stages.
Sub-Categories
Business Formation & Dissolution
- Corporations
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Corporations
- Partnerships
- Professional Corporations
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1989
Bar Number: 143885
Other Court Admissions
California Supreme Court, United States District Court Central District, United States Tax Court
Association Memberships
California State Bar Association
Continuing Education
I have exceeded all minimum continuing legal education requirements, focusing mostly on estate planning and bankruptcy.
Example Cases
I consider every client's case to be significant. There have been thousands.
Education
Degree:
L.L.M.
School:
New York University School of Law
City:
New York
State:
NY
Year:
1989
Focus and Accomplishments:
Taxation
Degree:
B.A.
School:
University of California, Los Angeles
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Year:
1985
Focus and Accomplishments:
Fine Arts
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Southwestern University School of Law
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Year:
1988
Honors:
Dean's List
Focus and Accomplishments:
Moot Court, Clerked for a Tax Professor
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
My firm focuses on Trust & Estate Law; Business Transactions; and Bankruptcy. I have been a sole practitioner from 1994 to present.
Previous Employment Summary
Associate attorney, Mooney & Murphy, North Hollywood California 1989-1992; Partner, Alexander & Goldsby, Westwood California 1992-1994
Activities and Awards
Board of Directors, local arts organization; Teach workshops, nonprofit law, California Lawyers for the Arts; Member, Probate Volunteer Panel, Los Angeles Superior Court
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I certainly favor anything that helps the client understand the consequences or benefits of a course of action for which I am retained to render professional services.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Yes, but only for the simplest of documents. Otherwise, I can only vouch for documents that I am retained to prepare.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
OK for certain small claims cases.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I enjoy helping people solve problems and achieve peace of mind.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
As a sole practitioner, I am able to design my practice to serve people the way I would want to be served.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I decided on my primary specialty because it entails interesting legal issues and is oriented towards individuals and families.
What do you like best about your career?
I like best that every case has new challenges.
Tell us about your law firm:
Claudia Garza came from the paralegal program at Pasadena City College. She is a mother of three children and is fluent in Spanish.
What are your strengths and style?
My strength is in resolving contested probate proceedings.
My style is a thorough; diplomatic; problem-solver
Personal Interests:
I enjoy music and baseball
Office Manager/Assistant
Claudia Garza
Fax
(626) 432-5415
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Spanish and French
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Revocable living trust package:
$1,000 per individual;
$1,500 per married couple.
Simple Will package: $250 per individual.
Formation of business organization: $1,250, plus costs
Formation of nonprofit organization, including applications for exemption: $2,500 including costs
Hourly Rates
$250 per hour
Free Initial Consultation?
No charge for initial consultation
Typical Retainer
Retainers determined on a case by case basis.
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