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Linda L. Goodman, Esq.

 

Linda L. Goodman, Founder of The Goodman Law Firm

Vicki Sortino, Paralegal

Deborah Nelson, Paralegal

Christie Hinds, Paralegal

  

As the founder of The Goodman Law Firm, Linda Goodman is a highly recognized and respected Internet Attorney. Linda Goodman entered the Internet space in 2001 by successfully defending On-Line Marketing and E-Commerce businesses against claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission, New York, Florida and Texas State Attorney Generals, large ISP firms and private civil litigants throughout the United States. She has since combined her litigation experience with her extensive knowledge of the daily operations of businesses within the Internet space into a series of comprehensive compliance programs. These programs are devised to avoid government investigation and litigation. Uniquely designed, they set up an internal system for Federal and State Advertising, E-Mailing and E-Commerce compliance and are the beginning steps for any Internet-Based business to develop a compliance culture within their individual organization. Such compliance programs have been successfully implemented for a broad range of Internet and E-Commerce Companies, including Networks, Affiliates, List Managers, Advertisers and ISPs.

With 18 years of solid legal practice behind her, Linda Goodman currently serves as outside general counsel to the Internet-Based Community in which she handles all legal matters from business formation, to compliance policies and practices, contractual issues as well as overseeing various attorneys needed in specialized fields of law.

Linda Goodman graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University in 1985 and received her Juris Doctorate from the University Of San Diego School Of Law in 1988. She is currently AV rated by Martindale-Hubble. Linda Goodman has represented clients before the California Superior and Appellate Courts, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District, Bankruptcy and Tax Courts. Ms. Goodman is admitted to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. District Courts of Colorado, the Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern Districts of California, U.S. District Court and all California State Courts. She is a member of the Business and Internet Sections of the State Bar of California. She is the author of various articles and presentations pertaining to Internet law, employment law and litigation.

 

   

Vicki Sortino, Paralegal

 



   Vicki Sortino began her career in law in 1985 and has been involved in business development since 1983. In 1994, she opened an independent consulting firm specializing in providing high-end paralegal support and business development services to new and established law firms, VJ Sortino, Inc.

Paralegal services include establishing and maintaining business entities and related corporate records; conducting extensive audits of corporate books to attract investors for high growth companies; legal writing and editing; document analysis and organization; and management of complex matters for both business transactions and litigation. Ms. Sortino has also been retained to coordinate the launch and/or expansion of multiple law firms and marketing companies. These services include extensive systems development to improve efficiency and profitability, as well as a data collection and management system for the launch of an international marketing company into the Philippines.

In addition to the legal and marketing arenas, Ms. Sortino also spent nine years in the medical field, including several years as a program manager for a prominent medical marketing company. Vicki Sortino has been a significant member of the Goodman team since 1999.

 

   

Deborah Nelson, Paralegal

 



   With over 25 years experience serving the legal industry, Deborah Nelson has been providing valuable support to law firms and their constituency as Operations Director, manager, systems analyst and paralegal.

As a business consultant, Ms. Nelson specializes in identifying and resolving those challenges most often associated with accelerated-growth. Human resource management, systems development and training, are only a few of the vital services valued by former and current clients alike. Growth plans, marketing strategies and well established budget parameters are designed to compliment even the most aggressive growth. Offering seasoned competent paralegal services, Ms. Nelson provides your company a tactical advantage in the legal arena. With her ability to anticipate the legal needs of progressive companies, Ms. Nelson has joined The Goodman Firm to assure the business goals of each client are identified, realistic and ultimately met with success.

   

Christie Hinds, Paralegal

 



   Ms. Hinds is a certified paralegal with The Goodman Law Firm. She has an Associate of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies from Kelsey-Jenny College.

Between 1996 and 2003, Ms. Hinds acted as paralegal/executive assistant to several Vice Presidents' and General Counsel. She has a diverse background working for Fortune 500 companies, the high-tech industry and even the weight loss industry.

Since joining The Goodman Law Firm, Ms. Hinds assists in the formation, dissolution and management of all entity types. This includes reviewing contracts, legal research, maintaining corporate books, document preparation, drafting annual minutes and other board-related materials, stock administration, assisting in preparation of due diligence matters; filing of business qualifications and other state and federal filings. Ms. Hinds' number one goal is to ensure that client service and satisfaction are attained in all areas of her position.

Ms. Hinds also served in the United States Navy. She was trained in Aircraft Electronics and worked on F-14's prior to her honorable discharge in 1995.

 

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