Previous Law Firm Name

• James A. Goldstein

Law Firm Overview

After graduating from Emory University's School of Law in 1980, Jim Goldstein began working for a small law firm, which represented the leading banks and corporations on the south side of Atlanta. Jim's capabilities were quickly noticed and he was made a partner in less than three years, the fastest rise ever in the firm. After successfully defending Fulton County and other entities in a series of wrongful death  trials, Jim came to the conclusion that his talents would be better utilized representing  injury victims. 

Jim split from the firm in the mid 1980's and founded what is now Goldstein & Hayes, PC. While the name of the firm has changed from time to time, Jim has been the senior, first name partner and lead trial attorney in every practice he has been a part of since 1986. He has been directly responsible for attaining the multitude of million dollar plus recoveries upon which the reputation of his firm is based.

Jonathan Hayes clerked for the firm prior to attending law school, returning during summer vacations and holidays. Following his graduation, Jonathan immediately assumed a full case load including case preparation and trial presentation. In 2005, Jonathan was offered and accepted a name partnership, a recognition of his unusually high quality of work and proven litigation capabilities. In a relatively short time, Jonathan delivered numerous million dollar plus recoveries and he recently established legal precedent for expansive penalties for intentional corporate evidence destruction.

Goldstein & Hayes, PC has received the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell, an independent service that gauges legal abilities based upon the opinions of other attorneys, not advertising dollars. While we occasionally lecture, teach and author publications, we differ philosophically from firms that avail themselves of every marketing and self-promotion opportunity. Many lawyers trumpet their victories but say little of losses, which could and should have been avoided. We are pleased to have been able to establish an enviable history without ever placing the firm's interests ahead of our clients.  

We take the time to get to know the families we represent which allows us to tailor our strategies to their specific strengths. Knowing that our clients would be welcome at any law firm, we strive to show our appreciation of the trust that they have placed in us. We view and treat those we are privileged to represent as our friends and encourage their calls and questions.

While the tenor of the firm is casual, our work product is second to none. To help you decide if our personalities, style and approach are a good match for you, we recommend a personal consultation. Should you desire to interview our firm, there is no charge for such a meeting.

Areas of Practice

• Tractor-trailer / Trucking Accidents
• Birth Injury
• Cerebral Palsy
• Brain Injury
• Paralysis and Spinal Cord Injuries
• Neck and Back Injuries
• Medical Negligence
• Automobile Accidents
• Negligent Security
• Premises Liability
• Rape and Sexual Abuse
• Wrongful Death
• Drowning and Pool Accidents
• Product Liability
• Business Torts
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff

West Practice Categories

Personal Injury -- Plaintiff