A dedicated attorney based in Closter, NJ, Amy Goldenberg returned to school to earn her law degree at the age of 42. She now practices insurance defense litigation in the Greater New York City area. Amy Goldenberg of Closter, NJ, maintains an active presence in the professional community and is part of the New York City Bar Association (City Bar).

Since 1870, the City Bar has been promoting the rule of law and increasing access to justice among the community. The organization has accomplished this via it’s many community initiatives, such as the City Bar Justice Center (CBJC). This program improves legal access for residents of New York who are disadvantaged or low-income, and also maintains its own projects. These projects include the Community Economic Development (CED) Unit.

Dedicated to helping clients at varying stages of economic uncertainty, the CED Unit is made up of three segments: the Homeowner Stability Project, the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP), and the Consumer Bankruptcy Project. Each segment focuses on providing free legal services and advice to consumers struggling with different aspects of economic inequality. This includes supporting members of the public who are at risk of losing their homes, attempting to establish small businesses, or considering bankruptcy.