Marc H. Goldberg

Special Counsel
Albany
(518) 618-1229
mgoldberg@phillipslytle.com
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Mr. Goldberg concentrates his practice in commercial and civil litigation (personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, securities litigation, employment litigation) for both plaintiffs and defendants. He also handles franchise and distribution related disputes; breach of contracts; fraud and business torts; and vehicle and traffic matters. In addition, Mr. Goldberg practices municipal and law enforcement liability, defending municipalities, county jails, sheriff departments and other public agencies concerning 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 actions. He has lectured on litigation and estate planning matters.

Additional Areas of Focus

Municipal & Law Enforcement Litigation

Admitted to Practice

  • New York
  • Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

Honors and Awards

  • Named to The United States District Court for the Western District of New York Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2021
  • Honoree of the New York State Bar Association Empire State Counsel® Program for Pro Bono Work, 2018, 2020

Education

  • New England School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1987
  • State University of New York at Albany, B.A., cum laude, 1984

Professional Associations

  • Albany County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
    • Litigation Section
    • Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS)
  • Capital District Trial Lawyers Bar Association
  • The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County
  • Eastern Contractors Association, Inc.
  • New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • New York State Bar Association
    • Labor and Employment Law Section
    • Torts, Insurance, & Compensation Law Section
  • Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association
  • Schenectady County Bar Association

Present Activities

  • Clifton Park Youth Basketball League, Travel Team
  • Clifton Park and Waterford Youth Soccer Coach

Past Activities

  • The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County
    • Board of Directors, 2001-2007
    • Business/Education Partnership Committee, Chair
  • Southern Saratoga County Chamber Angels, Inc., Board of Directors (a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable corporation)
  • Frank & Ann Rosch Hope House Golf Tournament Committee, 2002
  • Clifton Park Baseball League, Babe Ruth Division, VP