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Founding Partner

Brian Goldstein

Overview And Experience

Decades of Unique Experience

Brian brings a truly unique perspective to the medico-legal practice he founded at Goldstein Greco. After medical school and a five-year Surgery Residency including serving as Chief Resident of the Department of Surgery at the New York Methodist Hospital, Brian was a practicing Surgeon for over a decade until entering Law School.

Following his five-year residency, and Board Certification by the American Board of Surgery, Brian’s medical career continued with an additional three-year fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery, including heart transplantation. Brian’s extensive experience in General Surgery, Heart and Lung Surgery, Trauma, Orthopedic Surgery, Cancer Surgery, Urologic Surgery, Emergency Room, Intensive Care (ICU), Operating Room and Recovery, Diagnostic Testing and Radiology included comprehensive patient care as well as years of direct oversight and training of physicians, medical students, nurses, and staff.

Upon graduating from Law School Magna Cum Laude, Brian concentrated his vision on representing patients catastrophically injured by negligent care (medical malpractice) and personally representing physicians wrongly accused of malpractice (frivolous lawsuits). 

Brian understands the medicine and the devastating consequences to patients and their families who were injured by negligent physicians and hospitals they trusted. Brian equally understands how shattering a false accusation or an unfounded lawsuit is to a physician personally and professionally. 

 

Brian’s greatest strength is knowing the difference between what is malpractice and what is not malpractice. He tirelessly and compassionately works to obtain justice through the best possible outcome for his clients.

Over the last five years, you have fought tooth and nail on our behalf. You have put so much time and effort into our case. I never doubted you or that I made the right decision in having you represent us.
Laura

Professional Organizations

  • Board Certified Surgeon; American Board of Surgery (1991-2002)
  • Licensed to practice Law in the State of New York. Admitted to Federal District Courts in the Western District of New York, Northern District of New York, Eastern District of New York,Southern District of New York, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan, Northern District of Illinois, Southern District of Illinois, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York, United States Court of Federal Claims and the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS).
  • Resident and Chief Resident, Department of Surgery the Methodist Hospital of New York (1981 –1986)
  • Fellow, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hebrew University of Jerusalem/Hadassah Medical Center (1988 – 1991)
  • J.D., Magna Cum Laude, State University of New York at Buffalo (1995)

Education

  • Licensed to practice Law in the State of New York. Admitted to Federal District Courts in the Western District of New York, Northern District of New York, Eastern District of New York,Southern District of New York, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan, Northern District of Illinois, Southern District of Illinois, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York, United States Court of Federal Claims and the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS).
  • Resident and Chief Resident, Department of Surgery the Methodist Hospital of New York (1981 –1986)
  • Fellow, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hebrew University of Jerusalem/Hadassah Medical Center (1988 – 1991)
  • J.D., Magna Cum Laude, State University of New York at Buffalo (1995)

Honors & Awards

  • Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators in the United States (2022, 2023)
  • Top 25 Mass Tort Lawyers in the United States (2021-2023)
  • American Association for Justice (2021)
  • Super Lawyers – Medical Malpractice (2018, 2022,  2023)
  • Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Who’s Who in America
  • Who’s Who in American Law
  • Diamond Member, Successful Verdicts (recovering in excess of $300 million)
  • Member Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Best Lawyers in America (2009, 2010)
  • Best Lawyers in New York (2009, 2010)
  • Recipient of the University at Buffalo School of Law Bennett Award for exemplifying the highest standards of the profession and dedication to the ideals of the law (1995)
  • Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who

Publications

Community Service

  • Shofar Award; Jewish Community on Scouting, Boy Scouts of America (2008)
  • Scout Leader’s Award; Boy Scouts of America (2009)
  • Community Organization Award; Boy Scouts of America (2015)
  • Board of Trustees; Temple Sinai, Buffalo, New York (2005 – 2011)
  • Executive Board; Woman’s Law Center of Buffalo (1995-1997)