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31300 Solon Road
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Solon, Ohio 44139

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FAX: (877) 464-4652

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  • Principal, Goldberg Legal Co., LPA 1989-present
  • Private practice of law and trial litigation for over 38 years
  • Successfully litigated and tried complex civil and criminal matters in various U.S. District and State Courts throughout Ohio and the United States, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • Briefed and argued dozens of appeals at the state and federal level including in the Ohio Supreme Court, Carpenter v. Consolidated Rail Corp., 69 Ohio St.3d 259 (1994) (unanimously holding for my client on a first-impression federal preemption issue);1 Estate of Cook v. Montville Township, et al., 2024-Ohio-5690
  • Successfully litigated many high-profile, multi-district pharmaceutical, medical device and toxic tort class-action cases in numerous federal courts

[1] As lead counsel in this landmark case, Steven M. Goldberg successfully represented the plaintiff in a pivotal lawsuit against Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) involving a first-impression federal preemption issue. The case clarified the interplay between state negligence law and federal preemption under the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA), establishing that railroads must provide additional safety measures at “extra-hazardous” crossings beyond statutory requirements. This precedent has had lasting implications for railroad liability, improving crossing safety, and protecting motorists. Frequently cited in Ohio law, Carpenter v. Conrail remains a cornerstone for holding railroads accountable and advancing public safety, reflecting my dedication to impactful litigation.

  • Civil Litigation
  • Medical and Professional Malpractice Litigation
  • Product Liability Litigation
  • Catastrophic Injury Litigation
  • Complex Defective Drug and Medical Device Litigation
  • Class Action and Mass Tort
  • General And White-Collar criminal defense
  • J.D., Capital University School of Law, May 1988
  • B.A., English, Arizona State University, May 1985
  • Ohio

Selected in The Best Lawyers in America® the oldest and most respected peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession, for legal expertise, ethics and professionalism of the highest caliber in:

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs (2018−2027)
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (2018−2027)
  • Named “Product Liability Litigation Lawyer of the Year − Cleveland” by Best Lawyers in America for Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (2020), the publication’s highest distinction awarded in a practice area
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2024−2027)
  • Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs (2024−2027)

U.S. News & World Report – The Best Law Firms in America® Goldberg Legal Co., LPA Rated by The Best Law Firms in America® previously U.S. News & World Report for high-caliber work in:

  • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs (2019−2027)
  • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (2019−2027)
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2024−2027)
  • Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs (2024−2027)

Selected to Ohio Super Lawyers®, a distinction awarded annually to only 5% of Ohio attorneys in recognition of their professional achievements, peer recognition, and excellence in the practice of law. (2025−2027)

Rated AV® Preeminent™ (5.0/5.0) Martindale-Hubbell (1993−2027)

Recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Association for professional excellence and selected for the following distinctions:

  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers® for Ohio (2014−2026)
  • Top 25 Mass Tort Lawyers ® for Ohio (2015−2026) 
  • Top 25 Brain Injury Lawyers ® for Ohio (2014−2026)

Selected for inclusion by The Brain Injury Association of America’s Preferred Attorneys

Selected for inclusion by America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys® (2024)

Selected for inclusion by Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, Top Trial Lawyers in America®

Recognized by The Cleveland Plain Dealer and is publication of Cleveland’s Top-Rated Lawyers® for Injury Litigation (2013−2014)

  • Fellow, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the most prestigious, invitation-only national trial bar association comprised of highly experienced trial lawyers and judges. Our mission is to safeguard the principles of democracy and justice, uphold the Seventh Amendment’s guarantee of the right to trial by jury in civil cases as well as promote the rule of law, civility in trial practice, and the independence of the judiciary. (2022)

 

  • Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, a highly esteemed and exclusive society of trial lawyers. Only the most exceptional and talented individuals in the American legal profession are carefully selected to join. With a limited membership of just 3,500 Fellows, comprising less than one-half of one percent of all American lawyers, being a member of the LCA is a true mark of distinction and a testament to one’s exceptional legal skills and expertise. (2017)

 

  • Fellow, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, a highly esteemed organization that recognizes individuals who have been nominated by their peers and recommended by the Fellows Committee of the Bar Foundation. This prestigious honor is bestowed upon those who have demonstrated professional excellence, the highest standards of integrity, and a strong commitment to advancing justice in the greater Cleveland area. It is a true testament to the recipient’s dedication and hard work in the legal profession. (2014)
  • United States Supreme Court
  • Ohio Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Washington D.C.
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
  • Federal Bar Association, Northern District of Ohio, Civil and Criminal Divisions
  • American Bar Association
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • American Association for Justice
  • Ohio Association for Justice
  • Cleveland Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Association
  • Brain Injury Trial Lawyers Association
  • TBI Member National Traumatic Brain Injury Association
  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • America’s Top 100 personal Injury Attorneys
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Married to Amanda R. Goldberg (Official Court Reporter)
  • Three Daughters: Taylor (28), Jessa (22), Lily (18)
  • Companions: Duke, Sam, Monsieur Pussycat, and Darla
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