Clients rely on Catherine Goldhaber to deliver clear, strategic counsel in complex litigation, with a forward-facing approach tailored to each client’s position. She works closely with legal departments to manage active litigation while identifying ways to reduce future exposure, recognizing that litigation can be a cost center. Catherine is prepared to take matters to trial when necessary but often finds creative, practical solutions that avoid it. She is also known for her longstanding commitment to pro bono service and leadership in community-based legal initiatives.
Catherine Goldhaber brings more than two decades of experience representing clients in high-stakes civil litigation involving toxic torts, product liability and personal injury defense. She serves as national and regional trial counsel, managing multistate dockets and coordinating legal strategy in cases involving asbestos exposure, occupational illness and chemical liability. Catherine regularly appears in state and federal courts across Illinois, Michigan and Missouri.