Goetz Platzer LLP

Our Expertise: Litigation

Sometimes business deals go awry. Circumstances change—people change, & the economy changes. We help our clients navigate the complex process of resolving disputes, from pre-litigation efforts aimed at resolution through the commencement & defense of actions, discovery, & trial.

Our experience in commercial litigation spans a wide spectrum of matters. Our litigation skills are evident whether the dispute involves a fee disagreement between real estate brokers, a business “divorce” arising from differing partner strategies, or a breach of contract involving real estate, goods, or services. Each case involves sophisticated litigation & monetary claims arising from a business or commercial transaction.

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Happy Independence Day from all of us at Goetz Platzer LLP.

With the first iteration of Goetz Fitzpatrick LLP formed in 1967, and the attorneys of Platzer, Swergold, Goldberg, Katz & Jaslow, LLP serving clients for more than 50 years, the foundation of Goetz Platzer LLP is built upon a rich legacy of legal excellence, client service, and community involvement. In 2025, the attorneys of these two respected firms came together, combining decades of experience, longstanding client relationships, and a shared commitment to providing exceptional legal representation.

Together, the attorneys of Goetz Fitzpatrick LLP and Platzer, Swergold, Goldberg, Katz & Jaslow, LLP represent well over a century of service to clients. Through changing times, evolving industries, and generations of attorneys, the attorneys of both firms remained steadfast in their commitment to integrity, professionalism, and outstanding advocacy. Their reputations were built not only on legal skill, but on the trust and confidence of the clients, businesses, financial institutions, and communities they served.

Today, the attorneys of Goetz Platzer LLP proudly carry forward the legacy established by the attorneys of Goetz Fitzpatrick LLP and Platzer, Swergold, Goldberg, Katz & Jaslow, LLP. We are honored to build upon the experience, relationships, and values cultivated over decades while continuing to provide trusted counsel, innovative solutions, and exceptional client service for generations to come.

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Our Expertise: Trusts & Estates

Preserving your assets and leaving a legacy is what drives our trust and estates practice. We stand ready to safeguard clients’ personal wealth and transfer it in a way that achieves their personal objectives, while minimizing applicable taxes and other expenses—like potential litigation.

Our clients range from new parents just starting a family to family business owners to high-net-worth individuals and family foundations. Regardless of an estate’s value, we provide consistent guidance to structure our clients’ estates in a way that minimizes stress on their families in a crisis situation and avoids potential disputes. Our services include preparing wills, trusts, and advance directives such as health care proxies and powers of attorney, pursuing and defending guardianships where necessary, business continuity planning, and other key practice areas.

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Our program is designed to provide students with meaningful, hands on experience that extends well beyond traditional observation. Interns work alongside our attorneys and professional staff, gaining exposure to complex legal matters, client service, litigation strategy, transactional work, and the day to day operations of a modern law firm.

Equally important, our internship program emphasizes mentorship. Interns are paired with experienced professionals who provide guidance, support, and insight into both the legal profession and career development. Through direct interaction with attorneys, networking opportunities, educational programs, and practical assignments, students gain valuable skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the profession.

We believe that creating opportunities for young people to learn, grow, and succeed is an important part of our responsibility as members of the legal community.

Many of our interns leave the program with lasting professional relationships, enhanced career prospects, and a greater appreciation for the value of hard work, integrity, and service. We are proud of the role our internship program plays in helping talented students take the first steps toward successful and rewarding careers.