Richard M. Goldstein

Chair, Tax & Private Wealth
305-350-2371
Area of Focus: Tax
"No lawyer I have worked with on transactional or tax matters matches Richard’s level of commercial sophistication or awareness and his prompt delivery of practical advice." Chambers USA
Richard M. Goldstein
Chair, Tax & Private Wealth
305-350-2371
  • OVERVIEW
  • EXPERIENCE
  • INSIGHTS
  • CREDENTIALS
  • PRACTICES
GET TO KNOW RICHARD

Few, if any, tax lawyers approach their work as Richard does. By leveraging complex tax and estate-planning techniques and connecting personally with his clients, Richard has formed decades-long relationships with domestic and foreign ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and their businesses.

For many clients, Richard has been their trusted counsel since they started. They have come to him again and again for advice as they grew from up-and-coming entrepreneurs to, in some cases, billionaires undergoing major liquidity events. He has been their ally and confidante, a steady presence for them, their families, and their businesses. 

EXPERIENCE
INSIGHTS
CREDENTIALS
  • New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1984
    University of Miami, J.D., School of Law, Associate Editor, Inter-American Law Review, 1983
    State University of New York at Albany, B.S., 1980
  • Key Biscayne Community Foundation
    Board Member
    Key Biscayne Yacht Club
    Board of Governors, 2022
    State Bar of Texas
    Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section
    The Florida Bar

    Sections on Taxation
    Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section

    Voices for Children Foundation
    Board Member, 2009-2018 
  • Florida
    Texas
  • Band 2, Chambers USA, Corporate/M&A, 2007; Tax, 2006 - present

    Band 2, Chambers HNW, Private Wealth Law - Florida, 2016 - present

    The Best Lawyers in America, Tax Law, 2011 - present

    Florida Super Lawyers, 2006 - present

    South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers, 2008 - present

    Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers, 2025 - present

    STEP Private Client Awards, Legal Team of the Year Category Finalist, 2020

    AV Preeminent® Top Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell, 2014

    The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, 2011 - 2013

    Florida Trend's Legal Elite, 2012

    Florida Super Lawyers, Top 100 Miami Florida Super Lawyers, 2012