According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Jack A. Goldberger appears in 1 case document in the Epstein files.
Mentioned in 14 documents. Roles: recipient of the letter and attorney for Jane Doe, Esquire, Attorney for the Plaintiff, Defense Attorney, Defense attorney for Jeffrey Epstein, Attorney for the defendant, Jeffrey Epstein
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Jack A. Goldberger is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
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Background
Jack A. Goldberger is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney and partner at the West Palm Beach, Florida law firm Atterbury, Goldberger & Weiss, P.A. (also referred to as 'AGWPA'), located at One Clearlake Centre, Suite 1400, 250 Australian Avenue South, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. He is identified in firm letterhead alongside partners Joseph Ratterbury and Jason S. Weiss, and is noted as a member of the New Jersey and Florida Bars.
Goldberger served as one of the primary defense attorneys for Jeffrey Epstein in his 2006 Palm Beach County criminal case (State of Florida v. Jeffrey Epstein, Case No. 2006CF009454AXXXMB) and continued to represent Epstein through the negotiation and implementation of the controversial Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. He also represented Epstein-affiliated entities JEGE, Inc. and Hyperion Air, Inc. in response to federal subpoenas.
Goldberger's representation spanned from at least mid-2006 through at least mid-2009, during which he handled arraignment, pretrial motions, trial continuances, depositions of witnesses, plea negotiations with both state and federal authorities, and matters arising from alleged NPA violations. He also appeared as counsel for Epstein in the civil case Edwards v. Epstein (Case No. 502009CA040800XXXXMBAG).
Epstein Connection
Jack A. Goldberger was one of Jeffrey Epstein's principal defense attorneys in both state criminal proceedings in Palm Beach County, Florida, and related civil litigation. He was a key point of contact for the U.S. Attorney's Office regarding the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) and received extensive correspondence about its terms, compliance issues, victim notifications, and alleged breaches. He accompanied Epstein to court appearances, filed motions on his behalf, conducted depositions of witnesses and alleged victims, and negotiated pretrial intervention conditions. He also represented Epstein-linked corporate entities JEGE, Inc. and Hyperion Air, Inc. in response to federal subpoenas.
Key Allegations(11)
Goldberger served as defense attorney for Jeffrey Epstein in the 2006 Palm Beach County criminal case, filing a waiver of arraignment, not guilty plea, and jury trial demand on August 22, 2006.
documentedGoldberger documented the conditions of Epstein's pretrial intervention agreement on July 21, 2006, which included polygraph tests, therapy sessions, no contact with specified individuals, and an admission of guilt to be used in case of a violation.
documentedGoldberger represented Epstein-affiliated entities JEGE, Inc. and Hyperion Air, Inc. in connection with federal subpoenas, with compliance deadlines extended to May 29, 2007.
documentedThe U.S. Attorney's Office notified Goldberger that the proposed plea agreement between Epstein and the State Attorney's Office did not comply with the sentencing terms of the Non-Prosecution Agreement.
documentedThe U.S. Attorney's Office provided Goldberger with a list of thirty-one individuals whom it was prepared to name in an indictment as victims of Epstein, and later added another victim erroneously left off that list.
documentedGoldberger requested to review and comment on the draft victim notification letter before it was sent, and sought the identity of the victims' rights organization and pro-bono lawyers involved.
documentedThe U.S. Attorney's Office informed Goldberger that Epstein's participation in a work release program violated the terms of the Non-Prosecution Agreement and asked that Epstein withdraw his application.
documentedThe U.S. Attorney's Office notified Goldberger that Epstein had willfully breached the NPA by filing a motion to dismiss civil complaints brought by victims, specifically a motion filed on May 26, 2009.
documentedTheodore J. Leopold wrote to Goldberger expressing concern about the ethics of Goldberger's co-counsel regarding the handling of exhibits during a direct examination.
documentedGoldberger accompanied Epstein to court appearances alongside Miami attorney Guy Lewis.
documentedLegal Status
Jack A. Goldberger is named exclusively in the capacity of defense attorney for Jeffrey Epstein and Epstein-related entities. No allegations of personal wrongdoing against Goldberger appear in the documentary record. He received a letter from opposing counsel Theodore J. Leopold raising ethics concerns about his co-counsel's handling of exhibits, but no formal disciplinary proceedings are documented in the provided evidence.
Notable Statements(2)
“we respectfully request a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on a draft of the modified notification letter you intend to mail before you send it”
“we respectfully ask that you provide us with the identity of the victims' rights organization described in your letter; the name and contact information of the person at that organization with whom the Government has been communicating; copies of any communications with that organization and the pro-bono lawyers/groups who were recommended by that organization; and a description of any non-writt”
Contradictions(3)
Epstein's defense team submitted a proposed plea agreement to the State Attorney's Office as compliant with the Non-Prosecution Agreement.
The U.S. Attorney's Office explicitly notified Goldberger that the proposed sentencing provision in the plea agreement did not comply with the NPA terms, specifically regarding the structure of the 18-month Community Control sentence and incarceration requirements.
Epstein's participation in the work release program was consistent with his sentence under the NPA.
The U.S. Attorney's Office informed Goldberger that Epstein's application to and participation in the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office work release program violated the Non-Prosecution Agreement, and asked that he withdraw from the program.
Epstein's filing of motions to dismiss civil complaints by victims was standard legal defense activity.
The U.S. Attorney's Office determined that Epstein's May 26, 2009 motion to dismiss civil complaints constituted a willful breach of the NPA, and served formal notice of breach on Goldberger.
Key Relationships(13)
Primary defense attorney for Jeffrey Epstein in Palm Beach County criminal case and related civil litigation from at least 2006 through 2009. Received all NPA-related correspondence on Epstein's behalf. Accompanied Epstein to court appearances.
Co-counsel for Jeffrey Epstein. Roy Black of Black Srebnick Kornspan & Stumpf P.A. was jointly addressed in multiple USAO letters regarding the NPA alongside Goldberger.
Co-counsel for Jeffrey Epstein. Jay P. Lefkowitz of Kirkland & Ellis LLP was jointly addressed in USAO correspondence regarding NPA matters alongside Goldberger and Roy Black.
Co-counsel for Jeffrey Epstein. Gerald B. Lefcourt co-signed the August 22, 2006 waiver of arraignment and not guilty plea filing.
Co-counsel for Jeffrey Epstein. Miami attorney Guy Lewis accompanied Epstein alongside Goldberger to court appearances.
Opposing counsel. Bradley Edwards represented alleged victims and later was a party in Edwards v. Epstein, in which Goldberger served as defense counsel for Epstein.
Opposing counsel. Theodore J. Leopold wrote to Goldberger raising ethics concerns about Goldberger's co-counsel's handling of exhibits and represented individuals subpoenaed by Goldberger.
Opposing counsel. Jeffrey M. Herman of Herman & Mermelstein wrote to Goldberger requesting to reschedule a deposition and to conduct a single deposition for both criminal and civil matters.
AUSA A. Marie Villafana authored the memorandum seeking approval to serve the NPA breach notice letter on Goldberger and corresponded extensively with Goldberger regarding NPA compliance.
State Attorney Barry Krischer's office handled the state prosecution; USAO notified Goldberger when Krischer was contacted by media about unsealing the NPA.
Judge Kenneth A. Marra presided over federal civil proceedings in which Goldberger appeared as counsel for Epstein, including the June 12, 2009 hearing on motions to stay civil suits.
Lilly Ann Sanchez appeared as additional defense counsel alongside Goldberger in House Oversight proceedings. The USAO noted receiving a voicemail from Sanchez about subpoenas but deferred to Goldberger as primary counsel.
Martin Weinberg listed alongside Goldberger on counsel filings for Epstein in the Edwards v. Epstein civil case.
Timeline(19 events)
Goldberger documented the conditions of Epstein's pretrial intervention agreement, including polygraph tests, therapy sessions, no-contact provisions, and an admission of guilt to be used in case of violation.
Goldberger and Gerald B. Lefcourt filed a waiver of arraignment, not guilty plea, and demand for jury trial on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein in Palm Beach County Circuit Court.
Notice of hearing for case disposition in State of Florida v. Jeffrey Epstein.
U.S. Attorney's Office extended deadline for compliance with subpoenas to JEGE, Inc. and Hyperion Air, Inc. to May 29, 2007; Goldberger confirmed as counsel for both entities.
Goldberger sent letter to Judge Sandra McSorley enclosing Agreed Motion to Continue Trial and proposed Agreed Order Continuing Trial in State of Florida v. Jeffrey Epstein.
Goldberger issued subpoena for deposition scheduled for February 20, 2008 in State of Florida v. Jeffrey Epstein; subpoena directed to individual represented by Theodore J. Leopold.
Epstein's defense team, led by Goldberger, scheduled telephone depositions of Courtney Wilde and Brittany Beale as part of criminal case discovery.
Documents served via facsimile and U.S. mail to Goldberger and Lanna Leigh Belohlavek by Herman & Mermelstein.
U.S. Attorney's Office notified Goldberger and Roy Black that the proposed plea agreement between Epstein and the State Attorney's Office did not comply with the sentencing terms of the Non-Prosecution Agreement.
Jeffrey Epstein entered plea of guilty to violations of Florida Statutes Sections 796.07 (felony solicitation of prostitution) and 796.03 (procurement of minors to engage in prostitution) and was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment followed by additional terms.
U.S. Attorney's Office provided Goldberger with list of thirty-one identified victims whom it was prepared to name in an indictment, plus one additional victim erroneously omitted.
Goldberger responded to USAO requesting opportunity to review draft victim notification letter and seeking identity of victims' rights organization and pro-bono lawyers assisting victims.
U.S. Attorney's Office sent final notification of identified victims to Goldberger via certified mail.
U.S. Attorney's Office notified Goldberger, Roy Black, and Jay Lefkowitz that State Attorney Barry Krischer had been contacted by the Palm Beach Daily News about unsealing the Non-Prosecution Agreement.
U.S. Attorney's Office informed Goldberger, Roy Black, and Jay Lefkowitz that Epstein's participation in the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office work release program violated the NPA and asked that he withdraw.
U.S. Attorney's Office informed Goldberger, Roy Black, and Jay Lefkowitz of the Palm Beach Post's motion to unseal the Non-Prosecution Agreement, with a hearing before Judge Colbath on June 10, 2009.
U.S. Attorney's Office served Goldberger with formal notice that Epstein had willfully violated the NPA by filing a motion to dismiss civil complaints on May 26, 2009.
Goldberger appeared as counsel for Epstein at a motion hearing before Judge Kenneth A. Marra in Jane Doe et al. v. Jeffrey Epstein, Case No. 08-80119-CIV-MARRA.
U.S. Attorney's Office confirmed to Goldberger, Lefkowitz, and Black that it was not a party to civil suits against Epstein and took no position regarding them, but would continue to exercise independent judgment regarding NPA compliance.
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