Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010 
David Goldfarb is the managing partner of the law firm of Goldfarb Abrandt Salzman & Kutzin LLP. David is a nationally recognized authority in the field of elder law, Medicare, Medicaid and the use of trusts in health care planning. He is the co-author of the legal treatise New York Elder Law, (Lexis-Matthew Bender, 1999-2013). David maintains the firm's website SeniorLaw.com. David was formerly an attorney and supervisor for the Civil Division of the Legal Aid Society in New York City. He is listed in New York Super Lawyers, included in The Best Lawyers in America in the specialty of Elder Law, and has achieved the highest rating (AV) in Martindale-Hubbell.
Biography
Locations
Education
- New York University, J.D., graduated 1972
- University of Wisconsin–Madison, graduated 1969
- New York University, graduated 1972
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Association of the Bar of the City of New York - member
- New York Sate Bar - Elder Law Section - Delegate
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Elder Law, New York City (2025)
- Elder Law, New York City (2023)
- Elder Law, New York City (2018)
- Elder Law, New York City (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Elder Law
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Fioto v. U.S.
Argued in U.S. Supreme Court regarding retirement benefits for military reservists.
- Yaretsky v. Blum
U.S. Supreme Court case dealing with state action when state delegates decision making to private entity.
- Shapiro v. Cadman Towers
Second Circuit Court of Appeals held that reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act applied to rules of a cooperative.
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