
Robert Eric Goldstein, Employment Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 53 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Tax
Retired PartneratFoley & Lardner LLP
San Diego, CA
Practicing employment in San Diego since 1973.
- 53+
- Years practicing
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- Bar admissions
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Robert Eric Goldstein is a retired partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax. Robert has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 53 years
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- Employment · Tax
- Handles Employment and Tax matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Robert Eric Goldstein: Robert Eric Goldstein is a retired partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax. Robert has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Robert takes on
Robert concentrates on employment and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in San Diego, California
Robert takes employment matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in San Diego, California
Robert takes tax matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Robert Eric Goldstein — employment lawyer in San Diego
Robert Eric Goldstein is a retired partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax. Robert has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP.
Robert Eric Goldstein is a lawyer practicing tax, employee benefits. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years. Robert practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in San Diego, CA.
How Robert handles employment matters
Robert Eric Goldstein is a lawyer practicing tax, employee benefits. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years. Robert practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in San Diego, CA.
Who Robert represents
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and tax matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Suffolk University Law School
J.D. University · 1973
University of Connecticut
B.A. · 1969
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
California United St
1993 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1982 · ACTIVE
Florida
1975 · ACTIVE
Connecticut
1973 · ACTIVE
Robert studied at J.D. University in Suffolk University Law School and B.A. in University of Connecticut.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. University in Suffolk University Law School and B.A. in University of Connecticut. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Robert Eric Goldstein's office in San Diego
Robert's primary office is at 3579 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 300, San Diego, CA, 92130. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Foley & Lardner LLP
3579 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92130
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How to hire Robert Eric Goldstein — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert Eric Goldstein
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in California typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Robert is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new employment clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Robert handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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