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also known as Richard A. Godshall, Richard Godshall
Rich Godshall represents clients who have suffered serious injuries from construction or trucking accidents and unsafe premises. After a decade as a defense attorney and partner in a nationally recognized firm, Rich now exclusively represents injury victims. His experience as a defense attorney provides him with firsthand knowledge of how defendants and their insurance companies evaluate and value cases. This understanding allows him to ensure that his clients are receiving fair compensation for their injuries.
Rich has extensive trial experience, he is skilled in alternative dispute resolution, including mediations and binding arbitrations. He has lectured and authored articles on numerous legal topics. Rich was also the Chairperson of the Construction Worksite Injury Subcommittee for the Defense Research Institute (DRI), an organization with 22,000 members.
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Acquired: 2004
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2004
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518 E. Township Line Road, Suite 100, Blue Bell, PA, 19422
One Liberty Place, 1650 Market St, Suite 5150, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
1101 N Kings Highway, Suite 209, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08034
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Posted by Stephen | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
i was involved in an automobile accident last august, in which my vehicle was totaled and I sustained significant injuries as a result. The person who struck my vehicle didn't have auto insurance at the time of the accident. In addition, I only had limited tort coverage on my policy. I have never fil...
Posted by Walt | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Professional, realistic, hardworking, and a trusted expert in injury law, Rich Godshall took the reigns of my case when it was relatively new at a time when I was still uncertain that anyone could truly help. From the case's beginning to it's current phase, Rich has consistently delivered. I now ha...
Posted by Michael | March 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Richard and his firm were very attentive, personable , and thorough! They did everything in a timely manor, explaining every detail to us throughout the process
Posted by Melissa | March 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Initially, when I sought legal representation for my auto accident through Ostroff Law, I was completely dreading the entire process because of how complicated my case seemed. However, it didn't take long before I was quickly put at ease and realized that Richard, and the entire firm, had my ver...
Posted by Howard | February 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Goodshall was a significant member of the team of lawyers that represented me with the Ostroff Law Firm for injuries that I sustained when I was hit from behind by a tractor trailer. Rich, as I came to know him, was instrumental in the monetary calculations in regard to my injuries, and my loss ...
"Rich has experience and knowledge that reminds me of the best litigation attorneys, but 20 years his senior. He is a case builder from day one. He sets a plan at the very beginning, and then he methodically and exactingly follows it. When the case gets tried, he knows it is going in as well as it possibly could have, because he did everything proper and necessary to build it. The hallmark of Rich is: preparation. He drives the case, the case doesn’t drive him."
"Rich has an unmatched tenacity and desire to win. He puts his clients first in everything he does. From the initial evaluation through taking a verdict, Rich's desire to succeed on his client's behalf is second to none. No stone is unturned when it comes to Rich's evaluation and the work he puts into each client's case."
Personal injury lawyer
2019
Avvo Rated - Superb, Avvo
2019
Selected to Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2018
Avvo Rated - Superb, Avvo
2018
Selected to Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2017
Selected to Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2017
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2001
Barrister Award for outstanding trial advocacy, Barrister Award
2017 - Present
Partner, Ostroff Injury Law
2015 - Present
Attorney, Ostroff Injury Law
2012 - 2015
Shareholder, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.
2007 - 2012
Senior Associate, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.
2004 - 2007
Attorney, Billet & Connor, PC
2017 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaAdmitted to Practice
2017 - Present
U.S. District Court for the District of New JerseyAdmitted to Practice
2013 - Present
Claims and Litigation Management AllianceMember
2013 - Present
Defense Research Institute, Construction Law CommitteeSubcommittee Chairperson
2013 - Present
Defense Research Institute, Construction Law CommitteeSubcommittee Member
2008 - Present
U.S. District Court, Middle District of PennsylvaniaMember
2005 - Present
U.S. District Court, District of New JerseyMember
2005 - Present
U.S. District Court Eastern District of PennsylvaniaMember
2004 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2013
Philadelphia FuturesMember
After offering $1,000 pre-trial, State Farm paid nearly four times the applicable insurance of $100,000 post-trial.
Settled for more than $15M.
Seven-figure contract indemnity
Favorable Settlement
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
B.S.
2015
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