Russell Goldsmith

Russell Goldsmith pursued his undergraduate studies at Haverford College, earning a degree in Philosophy in 1987. He then attended the University of Maine School of Law, where he distinguished himself by being the only student selected for both the Law Review and Moot Court Competition Board. During his senior year, he published an article titled "Contracting out of Maine’s Employment-At-Will Doctrine" in the Maine Law Review.

While in law school, Goldsmith interned with prestigious law firms in Manchester, New Hampshire, and Portland, Maine. His experience at a Portland disability law office, where he was the sole law clerk, solidified his passion for advocating for the disabled. He supported the firm’s attorneys with complex legal research while maintaining high academic performance and active participation in Moot Court and Law Review.

After being admitted to the Maine State Bar in 1990 and the Massachusetts Bar in early 1991, Attorney Goldsmith continued working at the Portland disability law firm, focusing on workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. In the summer of 1991, he established his own law firm, continuing his commitment to serving the underrepresented.

Attorney Goldsmith has been recognized for his charitable contributions, receiving awards from notable figures such as Governor John McKernan and Edmund Muskie for his pro bono service. Since being admitted to the New Hampshire Bar in 2003, he has frequently represented clients in courts across Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, tirelessly advocating for the rights of the disabled.