One Liberty Place, 46th Floor
1650 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.568.2000 | Fax: 215.568.0140
www.Kleinbard.com
One Liberty Place, 46th Floor
1650 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.568.2000
Jay Goldstein
Of Counsel
Business and Finance
215.568.2000
jgoldstein@kleinbard.com
Jay returns to Kleinbard as Of Counsel after serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Valley Green Bank for 9 years. In that role he raised $25 million in equity and grew the bank to over $400 million in assets. In 2015 the bank was acquired by Univest Bank and Trust Company. Since then, Jay has co-founded a real estate investment fund targeting the renovation and development of commercial properties in Philadelphia and a real estate finance company providing bridge loans to real estate developers.
During his previous 13 year tenure as a Kleinbard partner, Jay’s practice concentrated in the areas of emerging businesses and economic development. In his new role at Kleinbard, Jay continues to act as a strategic advisor and counselor to clients seeking experienced business judgment and legal analysis relating to real estate and finance.
Representative Matters
- Lead counsel in the sale of the Philadelphia Civic Center
- Refinancing of the Philadelphia Ritz Carlton Hotel
Education
American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 1987)
Outstanding Graduate Award
Editor-In-Chief, American University Journal of International Law
State University of New York, Binghamton (B.A., with honors, 1984)
Admissions
Pennsylvania
Professional Highlights
Jay is actively involved in Philadelphia’s civic community serving as:
- Vice Chairman of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation
- Chairman of the Loan Committee and board member of Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC)
- President of a foundation for the Mastery Charter Schools
- Board member of the Committee of Seventy