Andrew P. Goldstein

Strategic counsel where business, family, reputational, and international interests intersect.

Andrew P. Goldstein represents individuals, families, business owners, and professionals in matters that require thoughtful strategy, careful preparation, and sound judgment. His practice spans commercial litigation, complex family law, interstate and international custody, defamation and privacy, immigration, and civil appeals. Andy provides steady advocacy in disputes where significant personal, financial, and professional interests are at stake and decisions made under pressure can have lasting consequences.

Business and Commercial Litigation

Commercial litigation is a significant focus of Andy’s practice. He represents clients in commercial and civil litigation involving contract disputes, employment matters, business torts, fiduciary claims, ownership and governance disputes, and other high-stakes business controversies. From early case assessment through trial and appeal when necessary, he helps clients evaluate risk, understand their options, and develop strategies that protect both their immediate interests and long-term business objectives.

Family Law and International Custody

Family law matters involve some of the most significant personal and financial decisions a client will face. Andy guides clients through divorce, custody and parenting matters, child support, and post-divorce modifications. He also protects parental rights across interstate and international borders, including international custody matters arising under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Throughout these matters, Andy remains focused on protecting his clients’ long-term interests while providing the clarity and judgment needed to make informed decisions.

High-conflict family disputes require both careful judgment and focused advocacy. Andy represents clients in protective order proceedings and matters involving domestic violence with the discretion and preparation these sensitive cases demand. His specialized training in domestic violence issues brings a practical, safety-conscious approach to high-conflict cases and the particular concerns they present.

Defamation, Privacy, and Reputation Management

A reputation can take years to build and only moments to damage. Defamation cases require more than sound legal analysis—they require strategic judgment. Andy advises businesses, professionals, and individuals in matters involving defamation, privacy, false statements, and reputational harm, including cases arising under the Tennessee Public Participation Act, Tennessee’s anti-SLAPP statute.

Because defamation claims often extend beyond the courtroom, he helps clients address their legal disputes while protecting their businesses, future opportunities,   relationships, and public image. His approach reflects an understanding that litigation strategy can significantly affect a client’s reputation long after the case has concluded.

Immigration and International Counsel

Immigration law can influence careers, businesses, educational goals, family unity, and future opportunities. Andy advises clients in employment-based and family-based immigration matters, particularly when immigration concerns intersect with business, employment, or family considerations. He evaluates the immediate legal issue within the context of each client’s larger objectives, including the procedural, professional, and personal consequences that may shape the client’s future.

A Broader Strategic Perspective

Complex legal issues rarely exist in isolation. Andy is often engaged in matters where business, family, reputation, and international concerns overlap and require a coordinated strategic response. Clients rely on him for clear judgment, steady advocacy, and the ability to bring structure and direction to difficult circumstances involving significant personal and professional stakes.

Areas of Focus

• Business and Commercial Litigation  
• Complex Divorce and Family Law  
• Interstate and International Child Custody 
• Defamation, Privacy, and Reputation Litigation
• Immigration Law  
• Civil Appeals

In a separate neutral capacity, Andy serves as a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed General Civil and Family Mediator, designated as Specially Trained in Domestic Violence Issues.

Professional Recognition

• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Commercial Litigation and Immigration Law, 2026
• Mid-South Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, Business Litigation, 2023–2026

Representative Experience

Andy’s representative experience includes the following trial, appellate, and advisory matters:

• Represented a parent in an international custody dispute under the Hague Convention, securing the return of the children to their country of habitual residence.
• Defended a media publication in a defamation action, securing dismissal with prejudice under the Tennessee Public Participation Act.
• Represented a parent in a contested custody and parental-relocation dispute, securing reversal on appeal in a precedential Tennessee Court of Appeals decision clarifying how the statutory fifty-mile relocation threshold is measured.
• Secured a six-figure jury verdict in a commercial lease dispute.
• Successfully tried a contested civil matter before a jury, securing a substantial verdict in the client’s favor.
• Advised a business owner and members of the owner’s family on employment-based and family-based immigration issues involving status challenges, cross-border considerations, and complex procedural and timing constraints.

Representative matters are provided for illustrative purposes only. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts and applicable law.

Bar Admissions

• Tennessee
• Kentucky

Court Admissions

• Supreme Court of the United States
• United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
• United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
• United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
• Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration Courts

Professional Credentials

• Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed General Civil and Family Mediator, designated as Specially Trained in Domestic Violence Issues

Professional Memberships

• Tennessee Bar Association
• Nashville Bar Association
• Williamson County Bar Association
• Kentucky Bar Association

Education

• Belmont University College of Law, J.D.
• Middle Tennessee State University, B.S. in Computer Science
• Middle Tennessee State University, B.S. in Political Science