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Michael I Goldberg

Michael I Goldberg

USA 2026

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Michael Goldberg is chair of Akerman's Fraud and Recovery Practice. He has managed some of the largest Ponzi scheme liquidation recoveries in U.S. history and has developed a reputation for his work unraveling EB-5 fraud schemes. As a qualified expert witness on Ponzi schemes, Michael is highly sought after and routinely testifies in federal and state court cases throughout the country and internationally. He has served as court-appointed receiver in many of his cases over the past two decades, helping victims maximize potential returns by identifying, securing, and monetizing potential assets as quickly as possible. Regarded as a thought leader on fraud, Michael has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox News, and NPR to discuss Ponzi schemes and receiverships. He has also been quoted in Bloomberg, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The American Lawyer, and numerous other publications.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Florida: South

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Co-chair Michael Goldberg is considered to be an expert in bankruptcy-related asset recovery and fraud matters. With commendable expertise acting as plan administrator on substantial bankruptcies.

Bankruptcy Litigation - Florida

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Co-chair Michael Goldberg is considered to be an expert in bankruptcy-related asset recovery and fraud matters. With commendable expertise acting as plan administrator on substantial bankruptcies.

Strengths

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  • Michael is one of the premier fiduciaries in the country.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Goldberg has an excellent practice.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael is a master, he is another very skilled, very smart lawyer.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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