Litigating Adverse Possession Cases

Paul Golden is a partner of the New York firm Coffey Modica LLP. He concentrates on real estate litigation, commercial litigation, and appellate practice. His first book, on constructive trust litigation, was published by the ABA in 2022, and his second book, on adverse possession litigation, is scheduled to be published by the ABA in 2024.

He has given lectures on American law at Japanese law schools. He has also had numerous legal articles published, one of which was cited by a federal case. He has also given two lectures on constructive trusts, and a lecture on depositions, for attorneys' continuing legal education requirements.

Mr. Golden received his law degree from the University of Illinois Law School, and received his undergraduate degree from New York University. At the University of Illinois, he received awards and honors, including graduating magna cum laude, and being first in his class in tort law.

He has successfully argued two cases before the Court of Appeals, New York's highest court. In one case, the Court agreed with Mr. Golden's argument, and curtailed the powers of one of New York City's administrative agencies. In the other, he convinced the Court to change New York law on a crucial issue of insurance coverage.