Mitchell P. Goldstein

Mitchell P. Goldstein is a Virginia business attorney and partner with more than 28 years of experience advising companies and other clients. His practice covers breach of contract disputes, employment matters, licensing issues, bankruptcy, privacy, intellectual property, and technology-related concerns. He also negotiates and drafts contracts, assists with trademark protection, and advises businesses on trade secrets, biometrics, artificial intelligence, and changing employment laws.

Goldstein earned his J.D. cum laude from the University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law. He was a founding board member of Perspectives on Law and the Public Interest and participated in the Mental Disabilities Law Clinic. He also attended the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law London Law Programme. He earned a B.A. cum laude in International Relations and Economics from Boston University.

Goldstein has represented clients before regulatory bodies and in Virginia state and federal courts. Earlier in his career, he advised the Virginia General Assembly on science, technology, privacy, and intellectual property matters. He also served as an adjudicator for administrative cases within a Commonwealth executive branch agency. His experience includes business development, regulatory proceedings, contract disputes, employment concerns, licensing matters, trademarks, trade secrets, and emerging technology issues.

Mitchell P. Goldstein brings litigation, regulatory, legislative, and advisory experience to complex business matters. He is admitted in Virginia, the Fourth Circuit, both federal district courts in Virginia, and the state’s federal bankruptcy courts. His presentations and publications address employment compliance, workplace investigations, independent contractor classifications, trademarks, bankruptcy, transportation, privacy, and technology. His broad background helps clients evaluate risk, protect business assets, and respond to evolving legal requirements.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Setliff Law, P.C.
• Member, Virginia State Bar

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Boston University
  BA in International Relations & Economics with Cum Laude

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