Anonymous

Barrie goldsmith, goldsmiths lawyers, consumer interests, anonymous reviews

It appears there are multiple anonymous reviews as well as commentary relating to the conduct of Barrie Goldsmith from Goldsmiths Lawyers in Sydney, Australia.

In light of the comments and questions submitted, it would be fair to assume that the intention of the reviews, questions and general enquiries relating to Mr Goldsmith is to obtain Mr Goldsmith's insight and responses relating to various client's experiences and the views of the courts in multiple matters, allowing him a fair opportunity to correct the record if the information is inaccurate or false in any way.

It is only reasonable to assume that any failure to respond to questions is an acknowledgment of the difficulty Mr Goldsmith must be experiencing in disclosing information he may consider to be challenging to address in a positive or forthcoming manner.

The observation that the reviews were submitted anonymously seems to be an indication that the intention of the writer is to focus the attention on the accuracy of the content, asking relevant questions, addressing questionable conduct, evaluating responses and the truthfulness of Mr Goldsmith and the professional capacity he appears to exercise.

It seems obvious that if he can't defend himself competently and articulate a reasoned explanation of his conduct, what chance does he have in defending his clients?

The reviews seem to allow the reader to be able to evaluate the accuracy and factual basis of various conduct identified rather than be distracted by irrelevant outbursts, tantrums and issues not relating to the veracity of the information being reviewed.

Interestingly and historically, it appears, this was the same sensible and reasoned approach the founding fathers of America exercised while attempting to ratify the U.S. Constitution with the guidance of writing The Federalist Papers.

Although they utilized the pseudonym "Publius", it would be reasonable to assume they wanted to maintain anonymity, to attempt to prevent unorthodox intervention in their positive historical moment, which may be viewed as an attempt to break free from the deception, oppression and the intimidation tactics of British interests.

It appears as no surprise that Mr Goldsmith is British and may well want to pull these trusty old tricks out of his British toolbox.

Once again Mr Goldsmith, let's close the book on the trickery.

Please be more forthcoming and truthful with your responses to questions that are relevant to prospective consumers.

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I want to cancel my order immediately. No where is there information to do this.

Please help me with this information.

I can be contacted at das0807@***.net. Thank you

Guest

Please take notice that Barrie Goldsmith (“Plaintiff”) has initiated an action in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (OH), case number A150****, due to allegedly false statements made on Pissed Consumer, among other websites. Plaintiff has served a subpoena on Opinion Corp, the company that owns and operates this website, for contact information pertaining to the author of this review.

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Guest

Mr Goldsmith,

I have to admit, a little while ago, I did watch the movie Braveheart and I do think Mel Gibson did do a fantastic job.

As it's been a while since I saw that movie, please remind me in which part of the movie he ran away from the tough questions and refused to answer anything where he may have had some explaining to do?

Guest

We do not propose to dignify these further false, defamatory and scurrilous allegations by responding further to them other than to make perfectly clear that they are all made by the same pathetic, cowardly individual who persists in hiding behind the cloak of anonymity. Come forward you coward, if you are so confident in the truth of the garbage that you write.

Barrie Goldsmith

Goldsmiths Lawyers

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Anonymous

$7000 unauthorised charge, Goldsmiths lawyers, barrie goldsmith, credit card transaction dispute

Goldsmiths Lawyers and Barrie Goldsmith subject to dispute over $7000 credit card charge.

Dr Ghosh v Baycorp Collections PDL Aust Pty Ltd [2014] NSWSC 1727 (4 December 2014)

austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2014/1727.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=Ghosh

The matter has dealt with claims made regarding various issues, generally including, Goldsmith's Lawyers Goldsmiths lawyers Barrie goldsmith Unauthorized credit card debit, $7000 unauthorized charge, legal fees disputed, sydney lawyer debited credit card without consent.

A current rip off report appears to have summarized the key issues in Dr Ghosh v Baycorp Collections PDL Aust Pty Ltd [2014] NSWSC 1727 at paragraph 3 where Schmidt J highlights......

"The amended summons on which Dr Ghosh now proceeds claimed, amongst other things, that the defendant had obtained the default judgment in the Local Court for $14,722.46 in respect of a credit card bill claimed to be owed to the NAB; that the claim related to a claimed $7,000 debit to Goldsmith Lawyers, for which they had no authority to debit to her credit card; that Dr Ghosh had paid the disputed sum to the NAB, which had debited a further $7,000, instead of reversing the debit, and froze the card, before she travelled overseas; that fraud had been reported to police in March 2011"

It appears the consumer review (link below) also contains some sensible general reflection on life experiences and some sound cautionary advice for anyone generally interested in avoiding disputes of this sort.

ripoffreport.com/r/Goldsmiths-Lawyers/internet/Goldsmiths-Lawyers-Goldsmiths-lawyers-Barrie-goldsmith-Unauthorized-credit-card-debit--121****

See paragraph 3 on link below to understand context of issues raised relating to Barrie Goldsmith of Goldsmith Lawyers

austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2014/1727.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=Ghosh

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Guest

Please take notice that Barrie Goldsmith (“Plaintiff”) has initiated an action in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (OH), case number A150****, due to allegedly false statements made on Pissed Consumer, among other websites. Plaintiff has served a subpoena on Opinion Corp, the company that owns and operates this website, for contact information pertaining to the author of this review.

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Guest

There can be no doubt that the review that Dr Ghosh has now provided to you is false, and is false to her knowledge. There can also be no doubt that she has published the review with an intent to cause us serious harm, and specifically, to deter us from acting for the defendants in the proceedings in which she is the plaintiff.

http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Goldsmiths-Lawyers/internet/Goldsmiths-Lawyers-Goldsmiths-lawyers-Barrie-goldsmith-Unauthorized-credit-card-debit--121****

Guest

http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Goldsmith-Lawyers-Barrie-Goldsmith/nationwide/Goldsmith-Lawyers-Barrie-Goldsmith-Barrie-Goldsmith-Goldsmith-Lawyers-Sydney-Defamation-L-123****

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Anonymous

Barrie goldsmith, goldsmith lawyers, legal services commissioner

On 7 October 2014, in the Supreme Court of Queensland, in the matter of Lakaev v The Age Company Ltd Anors, Her Honour, Justice Jean Dalton (in reference to the conduct of Goldsmiths Lawyers and Barrie Goldsmith) stated the following;

"why should I not refer your firm’s conduct to the Legal Services Commissioner in Queensland? The plaintiffs have been left in an appalling situation where there was no proper preparation for this trial. It seems that almost no assistance was given in terms of trying to find a barrister who would act on spec. Everything seems to have been left up to the plaintiff to try and find some kind of representation. At the very least, Mr Goldsmith ought to have, I would have thought, terminated the relationship between himself and your client. That’s so far as his duty to your client is concerned. So far as the duty to this court is concerned, I find it absolutely extraordinary that he would have appeared on the 26th and 28th of August this year knowing that there were no proper arrangements in place for representation of the plaintiff at this trial, and knowing that – well, not knowing of any fact which was likely to change in that regard and yet urged me to keep the trial dates in place, urged me very strongly to keep the trial dates in place. I cannot see on the face of it that he has acted in accordance with his duty either to his erstwhile client, Ms Lakaev, or this court."

Mr Goldsmith, this conduct falls well short of the expectations people place in Lawyers. We encourage you to have a good hard look at yourself and improve your conduct and consider the consequences your questionable professional conduct has on hardworking, everyday Australians. People deserve better.

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Guest

Please take notice that Barrie Goldsmith (“Plaintiff”) has initiated an action in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (OH), case number A150****, due to allegedly false statements made on Pissed Consumer, among other websites. Plaintiff has served a subpoena on Opinion Corp, the company that owns and operates this website, for contact information pertaining to the author of this review.

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Guest

In relation to the Lakaev case, allegations were made, at the very beginning of October 2014 ,in an extremely belated attempt by her to obtain an adjournment of the trial that was then due to commence. As usual, it was a case of “blame the lawyer”.

I was not present in Court + did not have the opportunity to respond to the appalling allegations. The client had been advised from the very outset that all costs had to be paid in advance and was reminded continuously throughout the proceedings. The allegations by the client were false and scurrilous and were made purely in an (unsuccessful) attempt to obtain an adjournment. On 17 June 2015, we received a letter from the OLSC advising that a complaint had been made but we have received no formal complaint, no investigation has been undertaken + inevitably, any complaint, if it is to be pursued, will be dismissed..

I do not propose to respond any further to reviews about this case. if you want to know more, you coward, identity who you are and then I will tell you more.

Barrie Goldsmith

Goldsmiths Lawyers

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Anonymous

Barrie goldsmith disputes online review, threatens legal action

Mr Goldsmith,

Your response is nonsense.

It appears your poker face seems to be wearing thin. Maybe it's time to revert back to your dusty Kenny Rogers album and listen to "The Gambler" a few times.

In consideration of your assertions relating to your conduct referred to by Justice Jean Dalton, please respond to the question below.

Please confirm whether Her Honour Justice Jean Dalton (in response to your firms submissions by Ms Chou relating to your conduct) in the Supreme Court of Queensland on 7 Oct 2014 stated the following;

"Well, I will direct the registrar to make a copy of all the material filed on Thursday of last week which was the 2nd October and today, and to send that, along with a transcript of the proceedings on Thursday of last week and today, to the Legal Services Commissioner for his attention in relation to Mr Goldsmiths’ conduct."

Furthermore, please confirm the outcome of the referred conduct to the Legal Services Commissioner of Queensland by this highly respected Judge, if the above quoted content is correct.

Let's stop the trickery. Let's also stop skimming over the substance of people's concerns and deal with things in good faith. Maybe this is why there's concerns from people to encourage others to keep things in writing, let's also start working on the rebuilding of trust and transparency.

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Please take notice that Barrie Goldsmith (“Plaintiff”) has initiated an action in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (OH), case number A150****, due to allegedly false statements made on Pissed Consumer, among other websites. Plaintiff has served a subpoena on Opinion Corp, the company that owns and operates this website, for contact information pertaining to the author of this review.

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Guest

In relation to the Lakaev case, allegations were made, at the very beginning of October 2014 ,in an extremely belated attempt by her to obtain an adjournment of the trial that was then due to commence. As usual, it was a case of “blame the lawyer”.

I was not present in Court + did not have the opportunity to respond to the appalling allegations. The client had been advised from the very outset that all costs had to be paid in advance and was reminded continuously throughout the proceedings. The allegations by the client were false and scurrilous and were made purely in an (unsuccessful) attempt to obtain an adjournment. On 17 June 2015, we received a letter from the OLSC advising that a complaint had been made but we have received no formal complaint, no investigation has been undertaken + inevitably, any complaint, if it is to be pursued, will be dismissed..

I do not propose to respond any further to reviews about this case. if you want to know more, you coward, identity who you are and then I will tell you more.

Barrie Goldsmith

Goldsmiths Lawyers

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Anonymous
map-marker Washington, District Of Columbia

Barrie goldsmith, goldsmith Lawyers

Mr Goldsmith,

Thank you for your response. We are currently reviewing the information you have provided for its accuracy and truthfulness. Can you please confirm that Her Honour Justice Jean Dalton did not comment on, refer to, or indicate in any way that she was concerned about your conduct?

Please also confirm that she did not verbally indicate at any stage in that matter that she was intending to refer your conduct to the Legal Services Commissioner of Queensland.

We apologize in the interim if the above is inaccurate while summarising the news article referred to, however, we need your assistance to identify the inaccurate details of the review to correct the record.

Please be assured that we are only interested in referring to and/or summarising accurate and truthful information that can be verified.

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Please take notice that Barrie Goldsmith (“Plaintiff”) has initiated an action in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (OH), case number A150****, due to allegedly false statements made on Pissed Consumer, among other websites. Plaintiff has served a subpoena on Opinion Corp, the company that owns and operates this website, for contact information pertaining to the author of this review.

You may have a right to file and serve a response to the subpoena anonymously.

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Guest

Mr Goldsmith,

You have failed to respond specifically to the above questions. We note you have responded with convoluted ramblings relating to your perspective on the matter while trying to assign all the blame to someone else. I thought we were going to avoid the trickery and attempts to skim over issues?

What could you have done to honour your obligations to the court and your previous client a little better?

Guest

In relation to the Lakaev case, allegations were made, at the very beginning of October 2014 ,in an extremely belated attempt by her to obtain an adjournment of the trial that was then due to commence. As usual, it was a case of “blame the lawyer”.

I was not present in Court + did not have the opportunity to respond to the appalling allegations. The client had been advised from the very outset that all costs had to be paid in advance and was reminded continuously throughout the proceedings. The allegations by the client were false and scurrilous and were made purely in an (unsuccessful) attempt to obtain an adjournment. On 17 June 2015, we received a letter from the OLSC advising that a complaint had been made but we have received no formal complaint, no investigation has been undertaken + inevitably, any complaint, if it is to be pursued, will be dismissed..

I do not propose to respond any further to reviews about this case. if you want to know more, you coward, identity who you are and then I will tell you more.

Barrie Goldsmith

Goldsmiths Lawyers

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Anonymous

Barrie goldsmith, goldsmiths lawyers, client dispute, legal fees

Mr Goldsmith,

Did you represent Natasha Lakaev as Plaintiff in legal proceedings against The Age Newspaper in the Supreme Court of Queensland?

Did you have a dispute with this client over legal fees and/or unpaid invoices?

Did you string this client on in relation to providing legal services in an attempt to earn more legal fees?

Did Her Honour Justice Jean Dalton, in the Supreme Court of Queensland comment on 7 October, 2014;

"The situation seems to me to be one where Mr Goldsmith would neither commit to preparing his client’s case for this trial and representing his client at this trial, nor would he relinquish his position as solicitor. He, as I have said in my earlier reasons, in effect, strung the plaintiff along, perhaps in the hope of

earning some more fees, perhaps for other reasons."

We would appreciate your input as we only want to communicate accurate information.

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Please take notice that Barrie Goldsmith (“Plaintiff”) has initiated an action in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (OH), case number A150****, due to allegedly false statements made on Pissed Consumer, among other websites. Plaintiff has served a subpoena on Opinion Corp, the company that owns and operates this website, for contact information pertaining to the author of this review.

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If you intend to file and serve a response, please do so, or notify us of your intent to do so, on or before September 9, 2015, by emailing us at DefLaw@***.com.

Guest

In relation to the Lakaev case, allegations were made, at the very beginning of October 2014 ,in an extremely belated attempt by her to obtain an adjournment of the trial that was then due to commence. As usual, it was a case of “blame the lawyer”.

I was not present in Court + did not have the opportunity to respond to the appalling allegations. The client had been advised from the very outset that all costs had to be paid in advance and was reminded continuously throughout the proceedings. The allegations by the client were false and scurrilous and were made purely in an (unsuccessful) attempt to obtain an adjournment. On 17 June 2015, we received a letter from the OLSC advising that a complaint had been made but we have received no formal complaint, no investigation has been undertaken + inevitably, any complaint, if it is to be pursued, will be dismissed..

I do not propose to respond any further to reviews about this case. if you want to know more, you coward, identity who you are and then I will tell you more.

Barrie Goldsmith

Goldsmiths Lawyers

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Anonymous

Barrie Goldsmith Goldsmith lawyers referred to Legal Services Commissioner

Barrie Goldsmith of Goldsmith Lawyers was referred to disciplinary and professional administrative body for conduct in relation to a matter in court.

His conduct was referred to the Legal Services Commissioner for review by highly respected Supreme Court of Queensland Judge, Her Honour, Justice Jean Dalton.

Justice Jean Dalton is not only highly respected for her professional integrity, high ethical standards, depth of knowledge and capacity to deal with complex areas of law, but also her fortitude and her capacity to deal compassionately with the people of Queensland.

Thank you Justice Jean Dalton for identifying conduct that clearly needs to be reviewed by the professional disciplinary body for lawyers.

Justice Jean Dalton's service to Law in Queensland is appreciated and respected.

http://www.glj.com.au/76-Category?cat=233&year=2014

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Please take notice that Barrie Goldsmith (“Plaintiff”) has initiated an action in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (OH), case number A150****, due to allegedly false statements made on Pissed Consumer, among other websites. Plaintiff has served a subpoena on Opinion Corp, the company that owns and operates this website, for contact information pertaining to the author of this review.

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Please take notice that Barrie Goldsmith (“Plaintiff”) has initiated an action in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (OH), case number A150****, due to allegedly false statements made on Pissed Consumer, among other websites. Plaintiff has served a subpoena on Opinion Corp, the company that owns and operates this website, for contact information pertaining to the author of this review.

You may have a right to file and serve a response to the subpoena anonymously.

If you intend to file and serve a response, please do so, or notify us of your intent to do so, on or before September 9, 2015, by emailing us at DefLaw@***.com.

Guest

Mr Goldsmith,

Can you please now acknowledge the falsity of your previous post.

We are willing to acknowledge inaccuracies and post any necessary corrections and apologies where appropriate, are you?

Guest

Contrary to this further false, defamatory and malicious attack by this anonymous person, Mr Goldsmith’s conduct was NOT referred to the Legal Services Commissioner.

Verification of that fact can be obtained from that office.

This review and the other false, defamatory and malicious attacks by the same anonymous person are currently the subject of legal proceedings.

Barrie Goldsmith

Goldsmiths Lawyers

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Mr Goldsmith,

We encourage you to review the accuracy of your response above?

Are you sure this is truthful?

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Anonymous
map-marker Brooklyn, New York

Barrie Goldsmith experiences goldsmith lawyers

If possible, please provide details of any experiences dealing with Barrie Goldsmith of Goldsmith Lawyers in Sydney, South Wales, Australia.

We are interested in his conduct relating to his dealings with clients, his reliability and the credibility of his assurances, both oral and written.

We are open to receiving information involving both positive and constructive feedback relating to legal services provided. this information must be truthful.

We are also very interested in any clients that have had immigration related matters in the last 5 years or people originating from China, Phillipines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka or India that have dealt with Mr Goldsmith.

We are only interested in honest, accurate statements from people with direct, first hand experiences. Please respond directly to this enquiry.

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Guest

I had to deal with Mr Barrie Goldsmith in NSW and I must say his conduct during COVID-19 was below par and I had lodged a formal complaint with Law Commission of NSW. Will advise you of the outcome

Guest

Please take notice that Barrie Goldsmith (“Plaintiff”) has initiated an action in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (OH), case number A150****, due to allegedly false statements made on Pissed Consumer, among other websites. Plaintiff has served a subpoena on Opinion Corp, the company that owns and operates this website, for contact information pertaining to the author of this review.

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If you intend to file and serve a response, please do so, or notify us of your intent to do so, on or before September 9, 2015, by emailing us at DefLaw@***.com.

Guest

Please take notice that Barrie Goldsmith (“Plaintiff”) has initiated an action in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (OH), case number A150****, due to allegedly false statements made on Pissed Consumer, among other websites. Plaintiff has served a subpoena on Opinion Corp, the company that owns and operates this website, for contact information pertaining to the author of this review.

You may have a right to file and serve a response to the subpoena anonymously.

If you intend to file and serve a response, please do so, or notify us of your intent to do so, on or before September 9, 2015, by emailing us at DefLaw@***.com.

Guest

I have had an associate provide me details of a well respected law firm that is able to deal with many aspects of law and various disputes. The firms details are;

Simpson Grierson

Level 27 Lumley Centre 88 Shortland Street

Auckland 1141 New Zealand

T: +64 9 358 **** F: +64 9 307 ****

Guest

Correction- Sydney, "New" South Wales, Australia for Barrie Goldsmith of Goldsmiths Lawyers.

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Anonymous
map-marker Somerset, New Jersey

Goldsmith Lawyers Barrie Goldsmith Sydney Avoid Expensive Unsuccessful litigation

Unsuccessful litigation is extremely expensive.

It is important to know the history of any legal practitioner you may want to use for legal matters.

I have researched sydney law firms and can't find much information about Barrie goldsmith or goldsmith lawyers.

Did goldsmith lawyers or Barrie goldsmith really bankrupt a client where they did not pay the legal fees that were charged?

It does not seem like a very accommodating client approach to sue a client and to bankrupt them if they do not have money when demanded. Does anybody know if his was true?

If goldsmith lawyers or Barrie goldsmith did bankrupt a client or sue a client, I don't think I would want to be the person who recommended this lawyer to that person.

It would be helpful if there is anybody who has had dealings with goldsmith lawyers or Barry goldsmith who could give insight. It would also be useful if there are any recommendations on whether or not to use this law firm from other people's past experiences.

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Please take notice that Barrie Goldsmith (“Plaintiff”) has initiated an action in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (OH), case number A150****, due to allegedly false statements made on Pissed Consumer, among other websites. Plaintiff has served a subpoena on Opinion Corp, the company that owns and operates this website, for contact information pertaining to the author of this review.

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Guest

Mr Goldsmith,

Did you sue or bankrupt a client?

How many clients have you had disputes with where they were not resolved and resulted in legal action?

What specifically in the above commentary is false or defamatory?

Guest

Goldsmith Lawyers sued over costs dispute.

RURAL AND GENERAL INSURANCE v GOLDSMITHS LAWYERS [2012] NSWSC 358 (27 April 2012)

http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2012/358.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=rural%20and%20General%20insurance

Guest

Does anybody know what the outcome was after Her Honour Justice Jean Dalton referred Barrie Goldsmith to the Legal Services Commissioner for his concerning conduct?

Was disciplinary action taken? Does he still practice law?

I think one of the media articles is in this link.

http://www.news-mail.com.au/news/alleged-cult-leader-fails-in-action-over-lawsuit/242****/

Guest

http://www.news-mail.com.au/news/alleged-cult-leader-fails-in-action-over-lawsuit/242****/

Guest

This review is false and defamatory and legal action is being taken in respect of it. We were instructed in a hearing before the Chief Judge of the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales a few weeks before the trial was due to commence.

The trial lasted 3 weeks. The client made many promises to pay and we continued to act for him despite his not having paid the costs.

He lost the case because the Judge preferred the oral evidence of the plaintiff rather than the client's evidence. At the conclusion of the case, he owed a substantial amount of costs and it is unsurprising that we pursued him for those.

The judgment in the case can be found at http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2011/291.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=dominic%20savo

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Anonymous
map-marker Sydney, New South Wales

Response by Goldsmiths Lawyers to review #619323

This review is a total distortion of what happened. Legal action is being taken because of the false and defamatory nature of the review. The review is based upon comments made by a Judge who (justifiably so) was concerned by the increasing legal costs of the case. Most costs were incurred as a result of an application by the defendant to strike out the claim which was allowed by a Registrar but which decision was successfully appealed against. The client considered that he had been seriously defamed and was determined to take the matter to trial to obtain indication.

The Court of Appeal judgment can be found at - http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/nt/NTCA/2012/5.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=title(williams%20and%20melky%20)

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Guest

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but is "Barrie Goldsmith from Goldsmith Lawyers" complaining of material being reported that is a distortion of what happened?

It appears the Judge is commenting on the trivial nature of a matter where tens of thousands had been incurred in legal costs?

Is the distortion the trivial nature of the matter or the value of legal services provided?

If so, please explain what the judges questions were?

Guest

In Rural & General Insurance Broking Pty Limited v Australian Prudential Regulation Authority [2009] ACTSC 67 (18 June 2009), at paragraph 88, Penfold J found,

"88. Mr Goldsmith was not an impressive witness, and his evidence on this matter was not convincing. An argument could be made that Mr Goldsmith would not have made such apparently damaging admissions about the performance of his responsibilities as Broking’s solicitor unless they were true, but in spite of this I do not accept either of his explanations about how the imputations came to be drafted."

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Anonymous

Barrie goldsmith goldsmith lawyers Sydney Law Firm

$80000 damages and costs ordered against client represented by Barrie goldsmith from Goldsmith's lawyers.

Barrie goldsmith from goldsmith's lawyers upon review appears to have a long list of matters where he has been the legal representative lawyer from a sydney law firm Goldsmith's lawyers and acted for a client that has been unsuccessful in litigation and have been ordered to pay damages.

Sydney law firm and or Goldsmith's lawyers and Barrie goldsmith May also view the outcome as unsuccessful, especially where the defendant have been ordered to pay amounts of money which they would probably not like very much after having Barrie goldsmith from Goldsmith's lawyers act as their legal representative from a sydney law firm. It seems that there could be better wayS to deal with disputes then just pay lawyers lots of money, especially where the defendant is the party left the owing money.

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Please take notice that Barrie Goldsmith (“Plaintiff”) has initiated an action in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (OH), case number A150****, due to allegedly false statements made on Pissed Consumer, among other websites. Plaintiff has served a subpoena on Opinion Corp, the company that owns and operates this website, for contact information pertaining to the author of this review.

You may have a right to file and serve a response to the subpoena anonymously.

If you intend to file and serve a response, please do so, or notify us of your intent to do so, on or before September 9, 2015, by emailing us at DefLaw@***.com.

Guest

In Rural & General Insurance Broking Pty Limited v Australian Prudential Regulation Authority [2009] ACTSC 67 (18 June 2009), at paragraph 88, Penfold J found,

"88. Mr Goldsmith was not an impressive witness, and his evidence on this matter was not convincing. An argument could be made that Mr Goldsmith would not have made such apparently damaging admissions about the performance of his responsibilities as Broking’s solicitor unless they were true, but in spite of this I do not accept either of his explanations about how the imputations came to be drafted."

Guest

Dr Ghosh v Baycorp Collections PDL Aust Pty Ltd [2014] NSWSC 1727 (4 December 2014) - paragraph 3

http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2014/1727.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=Ghosh#disp0

Guest

Dr Ghosh v Baycorp Collections PDL Aust Pty Ltd [2014] NSWSC 1727 (4 December 2014)

http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2014/1727.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=Ghosh#disp0

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Dr Ghosh v Baycorp Collections PDL Aust Pty Ltd [2014] NSWSC 1727 (4 December 2014)

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"The amended summons on which Dr Ghosh now proceeds claimed, amongst other things, that the defendant had obtained the default judgment in the Local Court for $14,722.46 in respect of a credit card bill claimed to be owed to the NAB; that the claim related to a claimed $7,000 debit to Goldsmith Lawyers, for which they had no authority to debit to her credit card; that Dr Ghosh had paid the disputed sum to the NAB, which had debited a further $7,000, instead of reversing the debit, and froze the card, before she travelled overseas; that fraud had been reported to police in March 2011"

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Dr Ghosh v Baycorp Collections PDL Aust Pty Ltd [2014] NSWSC 1727 (4 December 2014) - Paragraph 3

http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2014/1727.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=Ghosh#disp0

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http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Goldsmiths-Lawyers/internet/Goldsmiths-Lawyers-Goldsmiths-lawyers-Barrie-goldsmith-Unauthorized-credit-card-debit--121****

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Can anyone please explain paragraph 3 in the matter of Dr Ghosh v Baycorp Collections PDL Aust Pty Ltd [2014] NSWSC 1727 (4 December 2014)

it appears the claim surrounds, barrie goldsmith, goldsmith lawyers, an unauthorized $7000 credit card charge, disputed legal fees and generally a credit card debited without consent

The link is below

http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2014/1727.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=Ghosh#disp0

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This review is false and defamatory and legal action is being taken. The review arises out of a case in which the defence was rejected by the Court.

The Judge preferred the oral evidence of the plaintiff rather than that of the defendant. Goldsmiths Lawyers have been in existence since 1984 and have a very high success rate.

This review is one of a number of posts by the same person who has set out to damage the reputation of Barrie Goldsmith/Goldsmiths Lawyers without any justifiable cause. A link to the judgment - http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/nsw/NSWDC/2010/273.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=title(shandil%20and%20sharma%20)

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Agreed

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Please take notice that Barrie Goldsmith (“Plaintiff”) has initiated an action in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (OH), case number A150****, due to allegedly false statements made on Pissed Consumer, among other websites. Plaintiff has served a subpoena on Opinion Corp, the company that owns and operates this website, for contact information pertaining to the author of this review.

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In Rural & General Insurance Broking Pty Limited v Australian Prudential Regulation Authority [2009] ACTSC 67 (18 June 2009), at paragraph 88, Penfold J found,

"88. Mr Goldsmith was not an impressive witness, and his evidence on this matter was not convincing. An argument could be made that Mr Goldsmith would not have made such apparently damaging admissions about the performance of his responsibilities as Broking’s solicitor unless they were true, but in spite of this I do not accept either of his explanations about how the imputations came to be drafted."

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This post is false and defamatory and has been posted by the same person who has set out to deliberately discredit us without any valid reasons. Legal action is now being taken.

Goldsmiths Lawyers has been in business for more 30 years. We have an extremely high success rate but, like all lawyers, some of our clients' cases are unsuccessful. Usually, that is because the evidence of our clients is not accepted or the evidence of the opposing party is preferred.

That is not the lawyer's fault.

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Please take notice that Barrie Goldsmith (“Plaintiff”) has initiated an action in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (OH), case number A150****, due to allegedly false statements made on Pissed Consumer, among other websites. Plaintiff has served a subpoena on Opinion Corp, the company that owns and operates this website, for contact information pertaining to the author of this review.

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In Rural & General Insurance Broking Pty Limited v Australian Prudential Regulation Authority [2009] ACTSC 67 (18 June 2009), at paragraph 88, Penfold J found,

"88. Mr Goldsmith was not an impressive witness, and his evidence on this matter was not convincing. An argument could be made that Mr Goldsmith would not have made such apparently damaging admissions about the performance of his responsibilities as Broking’s solicitor unless they were true, but in spite of this I do not accept either of his explanations about how the imputations came to be drafted."

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This review is a total distortion of what happened. Legal action is being taken because of the false and defamatory nature of the review.

The review is based upon comments made by a Judge who (justifiably so) was concerned by the increasing legal costs of the case. Most costs were incurred as a result of an application by the defendant to strike out the claim which was allowed by a Registrar but which decision was successfully appealed against.

The client considered that he had been seriously defamed and was determined to take the matter to trial to obtain indication.

Barrie Goldsmith

Goldsmith Lawyers

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This review is a total distortion of what happened. Legal action is being taken because of the false and defamatory nature of the review.

The review is based upon comments made by a Judge who (justifiably so) was concerned by the increasing legal costs of the case. Most costs were incurred as a result of an application by the defendant to strike out the claim which was allowed by a Registrar but which decision was successfully appealed against.

The client considered that he had been seriously defamed and was determined to take the matter to trial to obtain indication.

The Court of Appeal judgment can be found at - http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/nt/NTCA/2012/5.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=title(williams%20and%20melky%20)

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