Jacob C. Goldberg

Jacob Goldberg is a litigator based in Stoel Rives’ Portland office. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, and he routinely represents clients in securities, real property, trade secret, class action, corporate governance, mergers and acquisition, privacy, and product liability matters. Jacob appears in state and federal courts and advises clients throughout the litigation process from intake to trial. Jacob represents clients across a wide range of industries including real estate, technology, energy, agriculture, and manufacturing. He advises companies of all sizes, from emerging startups to Fortune 500 companies. Jacob’s cross-sector experience enables him to deliver tailored business solutions aligned with each client’s objectives and industry-specific challenges.

Before joining Stoel Rives, Jacob served as a law clerk for the Honorable Susan P. Graber of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Education

Yale Law School, J.D., 2015

Amherst College, B.A., History, 2008, summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa

Admissions

Oregon

California

United States District Courts for the District of Oregon, Central District of California, and Northern District of California

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Languages

Commercial and Securities Litigation

• Representation of power company in litigation related to rights of preferred and common shareholders in merger transaction with Special Purpose Acquisition Company.
• Representation of agricultural cooperative in complex arbitration matter regarding the validity of hedge to arrive contracts under Commodities Exchange Act.
• Representation of large family enterprise in derivative litigation regarding corporate governance.
• Representation of publicly traded business in post-closing dispute regarding terms of an earn out provision.
• Representation of complex metals manufacturer in international arbitration regarding the terms of a long-term agreement with Malaysian supplier.
• Representation of electric distribution cooperative in dispute with generation and transmission cooperatives regarding energy rates and terms of wholesale power contracts.
• Representation of solar energy provider in federal court dispute alleging violation of a power purchase agreement and unjust enrichment.
• Representation of closely held businesses and investors in pre-litigation disputes under operating agreements and bylaws.
• Representation of financial advisory company in FINRA arbitration regarding expungement of information from CRD record.

Real Property Litigation

• Representation of nonprofit corporation in litigation regarding the application of the public trust doctrine to Oswego Lake.
• Representation of publicly traded REIT in dispute regarding rights under Oregon condominium act and condominium declaration and by-laws.
• Representation of Estate in litigation regarding ownership of Oregon real property valued at over $1.5 million.
• Representation of sports organization in claims under the Oregon landlord tenant act.
• Representation of home improvement company in trespass action in state court. Successfully obtained complete defense verdict after a five-day jury trial.
• Represented and obtained dismissal of claims against realtor alleging financial elder abuse related to sale of Oregon farm property.
• Representation of property owners and developers in pre-litigation disputes involving nuisance allegations.
• Representation of landlords and tenants in commercial leasing disputes and eviction matters.

Privacy and Competition Litigation

• Representation of software company in class action litigation asserting claims under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
• Representation of software company in FTC investigation related to use of biometric technology.
• Representation of nonprofit entertainment organization in obtaining jury award and judgment against contractor for misappropriation of trade secrets, after a seven-day jury trial.
• Representation of third-party healthcare benefit administrator in Oregon state court action alleging violations of the Oregon insurance code and the Public Accommodation Act, and aiding and abetting employment discrimination.
• Representation of large event management software company in federal court proceeding alleging trade secret misappropriation, copywrite infringement, and breach of contract.
• Representation of surrogacy agency in federal court action alleging violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, trade secret misappropriation, intentional interference with business relations, and defamation.
• Serving as local counsel in class action litigation alleging RICO violations in the baby food industry.
• Serving as local counsel in antitrust action challenging the validity of multibillion dollar merger.
• Counsel clients on compliance with privacy statutes and regulations.
• Counsel and advise clients on the collection and use of biometric information.
• Counsel clients on compliance with antitrust laws.

Product Liability and Tort Litigation

• Representation of auto manufacturer in products liability action alleging violations of Washington Product Liability Act.
• Representation of manufacturer against product liability and negligence claims related to functioning of air mover.
• Obtained dismissal of action against non-profit housing organization and faith organization attempting to construct and operate the first homeless shelter in Ontario, Oregon. Drafted and argued successful opposition to motion for a preliminary injunction.
• Representation of tenant in dispute alleging unlawful and discriminatory towing of her vehicle by landlord. Obtained settlement equivalent to full value of vehicle.

Insights & Presentations

• Co-presenter, “Non-seller Liability Under Oregon Security Law,” Oregon State Bar Securities Regulation Section CLE, June 12, 2024
• “Filling the Void: 2024 State Privacy Legislation” (co-author), Stoel Rives’ Global Privacy & Security Blog^®, May 30, 2024
• “Children’s Online Privacy Regulations Develop, Amidst Challenges,” Stoel Rives Global Privacy & Security Blog^®, February 26, 2024
• Co-author, “Lawyer Malpractice; Accountant Malpractice,” Tort Law in Oregon (2024 ed.)
• Presenter, “Purchase Agreement Disputes: Issues, Examples, and Lessons Learned,” Stoel Rives M&A Group, July 18, 2023
• “Class Action Suits Targeting Biometric Information Continue to Seek Large Payouts,” Stoel Rives Global Privacy & Security Blog^®, December 19, 2022
• “Litigation” (co-author), Chapter 13, The Law of Solar: A Guide to Business and Legal Issues, Stoel Rives LLP, Sixth Edition, 2022
• “Litigation” (co-author), Chapter 14, The Law of Wind: A Guide to Business and Legal Issues, Stoel Rives LLP, Ninth Edition, 2022
• “Illinois Court of Appeals: Statute of Limitations for Most Biometric Privacy Claims Remains at Five Years,” Stoel Rives Global Privacy & Security Blog^®, October 19, 2021
• “Portland’s New Facial Recognition Ban Increases Litigation Risk, Creates Uncertainty,” Stoel Rives Global Privacy & Security Blog^®, February 3, 2021
• Co-author, “Interpleader and Intervention,” Oregon Civil Pleadings and Litigation (2020 ed.)
• Co-presenter, “Legal Solutions for Sensitive Workplace Issues,” National Business Institute: Human Resources Bootcamp, October 2019

• Included in Best Lawyers^®: Ones to Watch in America (Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation), 2021–present
• Listed among Rising Stars (Civil Litigation), Oregon Super Lawyers^®, 2024–present
• Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
• Stoel Rives LLP Andrew Guy Pro Bono Award, Recipient, 2021–2022
• Lewis & Clark Law School’s Small Business Legal Clinic, Pro Bono Champion, 2020

Professional

• Executive Committee, Oregon State Bar Securities Regulation Section, Member, 2022–present; Chair-Elect, 2024-present
• Multnomah Bar Association, Member
• American Bar Association, Member
• Yale Club of Oregon and SW Washington, Board Member and Secretary

Civic

• Legal Aid Services of Oregon, Volunteer Attorney