Michael I. Goldberg
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Trusted bankruptcy attorney serving Fort Lauderdale.
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Michael I. Goldberg is an attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Litigation.
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- Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA
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- Bankruptcy · Litigation
- Handles Bankruptcy and Litigation matters from Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Fort Lauderdale) (2026).
About Michael I. Goldberg: Michael I. Goldberg is an attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Litigation.
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Michael I. Goldberg represents clients in Fort Lauderdale, Florida across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Michael I. Goldberg
A Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, Michael Goldberg chairs Akerman’s Fraud and Recovery Practice, an experienced team of lawyers focused on unraveling high-profile investor fraud, including Ponzi schemes, receiverships, and EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program wrongdoing. Michael has managed some of the largest Ponzi scheme liquidation recoveries in U.S. history. More recently he has developed a reputation for his work unraveling EB-5 fraud schemes. As noted in Chambers USA, his peers call him “an extraordinary lawyer who is unflappable. He’s got a keen business mind and can forge consensus in seemingly irreconcilable disputes.” Michael previously served as chair of Akerman’s Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice Group.
As a qualified expert witness on Ponzi schemes, he is highly sought after and routinely testifies in federal and state court cases throughout the country and internationally. Michael has served as court-appointed receiver in many of his cases over the past two decades, helping victims maximize potential returns by identifying, securing, and monetizing potential assets as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Regarded as a thought leader on fraud, Michael has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox News, and National Public Radio to discuss Ponzi schemes and receiverships. He has also been quoted in Bloomberg, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The American Lawyer, The Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel, and numerous other publications. Michael regularly lectures on receiverships, Ponzi schemes and EB-5 fraud to regulators and various legal groups throughout the country.
Credentials
Education
Boston University School of Law
J.D. · 1990
New York University
MBA · 1987
Boston University
BA · 1985
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New York, New York S
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Florida, The Florida
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Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Fort Lauderdale)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Fort Lauderdale)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Fort Lauderdale)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Fort Lauderdale)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Fort Lauderdale)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Fort Lauderdale)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Fort Lauderdale)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Fort Lauderdale)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Fort Lauderdale)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Miami)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Miami)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Paul J. Liacos Scholar; G. Joseph Tauro Scholar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Leadership Award, 2000
2026
Best Lawyers in America — BTI 2007, Listed as a Client Service "All-Star"
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Magazine 2010, Listed in Florida as a "Top 100 Lawyer"
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Business Review, Most Effective Lawyer in Bankruptcy, Winner, 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2005-2011, 2013-2015, Listed for Bankruptcy & Workout
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Magazine 2007-2016, Listed in Florida for Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights
2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Florida Legal Guide Top Lawyers 2004-2015, Listed for Bankruptcy, Creditors Rights
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Business Review, "Lawyer of the Year," Finalist, 2015
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA 2006-2016, Ranked in Florida for Bankruptcy/Restructuring
2026
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What areas of law does Michael I. Goldberg practice?
Michael I. Goldberg focuses on Bankruptcy and Litigation.
Where is Michael I. Goldberg located?
Michael I. Goldberg primarily serves clients in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with an office at 201 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1800.
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