Herschel Goldfield, Health Care Attorney in New York
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care, IP, and Tax
Senior Counsel
New, NY
Practicing health care in New York since 1995.
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Herschel Goldfield is a senior counsel based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Health Care, IP, and Tax. Herschel has over 31 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Health Care · IP · Tax
- Handles Health Care, IP, and Tax matters from New York, NY.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Herschel Goldfield: Herschel Goldfield is a senior counsel based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Health Care, IP, and Tax. Herschel has over 31 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Herschel takes on
Herschel concentrates on health care, ip, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Herschel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care cases in New York
Herschel takes health care matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Herschel agrees to represent you.
IP cases in New York
Herschel takes ip matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Herschel agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in New York
Herschel takes tax matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Herschel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Herschel Goldfield — health care lawyer in New York
Herschel Goldfield is a senior counsel based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Health Care, IP, and Tax. Herschel has over 31 years of legal experience.
Herschel Goldfield is a lawyer practicing health care, tax, licensing. Herschel received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1984, and has been licensed for 31 years. Herschel practices at Proskauer Rose LLP in New York, NY.
Herschel's approach to health care cases
Herschel Goldfield is a lawyer practicing health care, tax, licensing. Herschel received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1984, and has been licensed for 31 years. Herschel practices at Proskauer Rose LLP in New York, NY.
Clients Herschel works with
Herschel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, ip, and tax matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Columbia Law School
J.D. · 1994
Harvard College
A.B. Harvard · 1984
Jurisdictions
Herschel's state bar admissions
New York
1995 · ACTIVE
Herschel studied at J.D. in Columbia Law School and A.B. Harvard in Harvard College.
Law school and academic background
Herschel completed J.D. in Columbia Law School and A.B. Harvard in Harvard College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Herschel runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Herschel Goldfield's office in New York
Herschel's primary office is at 11 Times Square, New York, NY, 10036-8299. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Herschel Goldfield — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Herschel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Herschel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Herschel'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; Herschel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care 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 Herschel
Herschel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care 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. Herschel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Herschel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Herschel Goldfield
How much does it cost to hire Herschel for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Herschel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Herschel offer a free consultation?
Herschel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Herschel's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Herschel's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in New York typically take?
Simple health care 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. Herschel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Herschel take my case if I'm outside New York?
Herschel is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Herschel 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 Herschel?
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. Herschel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Herschel accepting new health care clients right now?
Herschel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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