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'''Tom Goldberg''' is a lawyer at [[Goldberg, Ligner and Shyster]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. He is only featured in the mission [[Final Interview]] where [[Niko Bellic]] is sent by [[Francis McReary]] to kill Goldberg and retrieve a document.
'''Tom Goldberg''' is a lawyer at [[Goldberg, Ligner and Shyster]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. He is only featured in the mission [[Final Interview]] where [[Niko Bellic]] is sent by [[Francis McReary]] to kill Goldberg and retrieve a document.


According to his law firm's [[goldberglignerandshyster.com|website]], Goldberg is credited for his work on human rights and charity works. He is considered a success within the legal profession. He is often the legal expert on [[Weazel News]] and is quoted several times in the Daily Globe. According to his secretary, when not working on his cases, he spends his time teaching disadvantaged young boys to swim.
Goldberg is a highly successful lawyer, specializing in fields like antitrust and product liability. As detailed in his law firm's [[goldberglignerandshyster.com|website]], he came into prominence after suing a [[Betta Pharmaceuticals]] CEO over minor debts, and has since brought frivolous lawsuits against countless [[BAWSAQ]] 500 companies. He is a corespondent for [[Weazel News]] (even though [[publiclibertyonline.com|PLO.com]] implies that he's a liberal) and the [[Daily Globe]].


Tom Goldberg is the second lawyer named "Goldberg" in the GTA series, after GTA III's [[Maurice Goldberg]] (lawyer to [[Salvatore Leone]]). These characters, however, appear in different continuities.
In his spare time, he runs the charity "Goldberg's Guys", in which Goldberg himself teaches disadvantaged boys to swim and hands out food to the homeless every quarter (though he makes sure he's followed by a television camera crew). Goldberg was planning to run for congress, according to GTA IV's website in real life and [[Francis McReary]]'s dialogue with [[Niko Bellic]].


When Niko threatens Tom Goldberg, Goldberg says, "Guns don't kill people, videogames do!", a line frequently, but falsely, attributed to real-life lawyer Jack Thompson, known for his antipathy towards violent videogames, especially the [[Grand Theft Auto series]].
After his death, his partner [[Dick Shyster]] tells the [[Liberty Tree]] that he will take over most of his cases.


Tom Goldberg vaguely resembles actor Robert Deniro; note in particular the mole under his right eye.
== Trivia ==
*Tom Goldberg is the second lawyer named "Goldberg" in the GTA series, after GTA III's [[Maurice Goldberg]] (lawyer to [[Salvatore Leone]]). These characters, however, appear in different continuities.
*When Niko threatens Tom Goldberg, Goldberg says, "Guns don't kill people, video games do!", a line frequently, but falsely, attributed to real-life lawyer [[Jack Thompson]], known for his antipathy towards violent video games, especially the [[Grand Theft Auto]] series.
*Tom Goldberg vaguely resembles actor [[wp:Robert De Niro|Robert De Niro]]; note in particular the mole under his right eye.
*Surprisingly, even after Goldberg is killed, his firm's website still shows his name and photo and doesn't mention his death.


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Revision as of 14:48, 26 October 2013

Tom Goldberg's picture
Niko Bellic threatening Tom Goldberg at gunpoint.

Tom Goldberg is a lawyer at Goldberg, Ligner and Shyster in Grand Theft Auto IV. He is only featured in the mission Final Interview where Niko Bellic is sent by Francis McReary to kill Goldberg and retrieve a document.

Goldberg is a highly successful lawyer, specializing in fields like antitrust and product liability. As detailed in his law firm's website, he came into prominence after suing a Betta Pharmaceuticals CEO over minor debts, and has since brought frivolous lawsuits against countless BAWSAQ 500 companies. He is a corespondent for Weazel News (even though PLO.com implies that he's a liberal) and the Daily Globe.

In his spare time, he runs the charity "Goldberg's Guys", in which Goldberg himself teaches disadvantaged boys to swim and hands out food to the homeless every quarter (though he makes sure he's followed by a television camera crew). Goldberg was planning to run for congress, according to GTA IV's website in real life and Francis McReary's dialogue with Niko Bellic.

After his death, his partner Dick Shyster tells the Liberty Tree that he will take over most of his cases.

Trivia

  • Tom Goldberg is the second lawyer named "Goldberg" in the GTA series, after GTA III's Maurice Goldberg (lawyer to Salvatore Leone). These characters, however, appear in different continuities.
  • When Niko threatens Tom Goldberg, Goldberg says, "Guns don't kill people, video games do!", a line frequently, but falsely, attributed to real-life lawyer Jack Thompson, known for his antipathy towards violent video games, especially the Grand Theft Auto series.
  • Tom Goldberg vaguely resembles actor Robert De Niro; note in particular the mole under his right eye.
  • Surprisingly, even after Goldberg is killed, his firm's website still shows his name and photo and doesn't mention his death.

Goldberg, Tom

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