Robert Goldman, a partner in the Warrington, PA; West Palm Beach, FL; and Princeton, NJ offices, focuses his practice on art, antiquities and collections law, representing individuals, institutions and countries in matters relating to art and cultural property. Bob also practices white collar criminal investigations and defense, and related civil litigation. Bob also has an extensive background in courtroom litigation, with over 28 years of trial experience.
Practice Areas
- Art
- Litigation
- White Collar Compliance & Defense
- Federal Tax Controversy & Litigation
Education
- J.D. Villanova University – School of Law; 1977
- B.A. University of Virginia; 1974
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- Florida
- New Jersey
Honors and Awards:
- Smithsonian Burke Award for excellence in cultural property protection, 2006
- Selected as a "Super Lawyer" by Philadelphia Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine (2006, 2007)
- Department of Justice Director’s Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, for his investigation and prosecution of museum and art theft cases, 2001
- Medal and commendation from the Government of the Republic of Peru, for the recovery of a 2,000-year-old royal artifact stolen from the Tombs of Sipan and smuggled from Peru into the U.S., 1998
Publications:
- "His Career in Art Theft," (July 15, 2007)
- "Fakes, Forgeries and Tom-Foolery," (May 08, 2007)
- "You Be The Judge: The Forbes Smiley Affair," Antique Trader Newspaper (October 10, 2006)
- “Sellers Beware,” Antique Trader Newspaper (September 06, 2006)
- "Bizarre Theft Scene at Hermitage," Antique Trader Newspaper (August 04, 2006)
- "Roosevelt’s Stolen Pistol Returned," Antique Trader Newspaper (July 07, 2006)