The Right Expert Witness to Strengthen Your Case
Jeff Goldshine, CPM is a property management consultant and expert witness with nearly five decades of experience in multifamily residential operations, property management oversight, and asset management. Over the course of his career, he has overseen the management and operation of more than 70,000 apartment units across 23 states and held senior leadership roles including President, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, and Partner.
Mr. Goldshine provides expert testimony and litigation consulting in matters involving property management standard of care, premises liability, property operations, and safety practices within multifamily housing communities.
His work focuses on evaluating how properties are actually managed in practice, including inspection and maintenance procedures, response to reported conditions, vendor coordination, and overall operational oversight.
Unlike purely academic or theoretical approaches, Mr. Goldshine’s opinions are grounded in real-world operational experience. He brings a practical, experience-driven perspective developed over decades of direct responsibility for property performance, risk management, and day-to-day operations across large multifamily portfolios.
His expert witness experience includes the preparation of more than 60 expert reports, participation in numerous depositions, and trial testimony. He has been retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel and is known for providing clear, fact-based opinions based on accepted industry practices.
Throughout his career, Mr. Goldshine has also been responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of property management policies and procedures, giving him a “both sides of the desk” perspective on how standards are established and applied in real-world settings.
Professional Background
Areas of Expertise
- Property Management Standards of Care
- Corrective, Deferred, Preventative and Routine Maintenance
- Multifamily, Commercial, Industrial, HOA Liability Risk
- Relevant Statutes and Regulations
- Industry Safety Standards
- Company Policies and Procedures
Representative Matters
- Slip and fall incidents at residential communities
- Snow and ice removal disputes
- Premises liability claims involving maintenance practices
- Security incidents and crime-related liability at residential properties
- Property inspection failures and maintenance oversight
- Landlord operational practices and standard of care disputes
- Vendor oversight and contractor responsibility issues
- Property management policy and procedure analysis
- Fair housing compliance matters
- Operational practices involving leasing and resident screening