In business, having a strong, reliable support system is essential, especially when you’re entrusted with managing and growing investments for \ourselves,young-getting started and high-net-worth individuals. One of the pillars of our success at Goldstalk and PCI has been our legal team.

We engage eight distinct attorneys, each with their own expertise, and often use multiple lawyers to ensure the best outcomes in complex matters. Our team includes Eric Shevin (Los Angeles), Randy Snyder (California and Nevada), Rob Sneiderworm (California and Oregon), Christian Foote (California and Arizona), John V. Tamborelli (Los Angeles), Aaron and Alessandra Messing (New York), Aaron Swerdlow (California), and our Latin American counsel, Andrea Martin and Eric Scharf (Sfera Law, Panama and Costa Rica). Together, they provide us with the legal expertise that supports our every move.

I have the privilege of contacting these attorneys at will—whether it’s after hours, on weekends, or even while they’re on vacation. They aren’t cheap, but they are exceptionally thorough. Their expertise covers real estate investments, trust deeds and loan documents, 1031 exchanges, personal guarantees, cannabis licensing and taxation, contracts, personal matters, and litigation. No matter the issue, I know I can rely on them for sound, timely advice.

My respect for the legal community is also personal. My daughter and several family members are lawyers, which fills me with immense pride. I know firsthand the dedication and attention to detail it takes to thrive in this field. Having such strong ties to the legal world gives me even deeper appreciation for the work these professionals do, both in my family and in my business.

Our long-term relationships with these lawyers provide more than just transactional services. They understand our business deeply and how we operate and often go beyond the billable hour to educate us, consult, and tailor advice to our specific needs. This is part of our “agreement”. This level of commitment gives us the confidence to act decisively and strategically, knowing we have a robust legal foundation to support our approach which may sometimes be perplexing.

We know that our investors must appreciate this attention to detail. High-net-worth individuals often have their own strong relationships with their lawyers and understand the value of having expert legal advisors as part of a well-rounded support system. Our dedication to partnering with super sharp lawyers aligns with our investors’ expectations of excellence and trust in us to manage their interests with integrity.

For us, our lawyers are not just advisors but partners in ensuring that every step we take is grounded in precision, foresight, and in some cases forward thinking. We believe the best offense is a strong defense which is why our lawyers are the best in the business.

Michael Waldman
Managing Partner
Goldstalk, LLC & Private Client Investments, Inc
(310) 400-5599