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Richard Allan Godshall
also known as Richard A. Godshall, Richard Godshall
About Richard
Biography
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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Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 21 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Ostroff Injury Law
518 E. Township Line Road, Suite 100, Blue Bell, PA, 19422
Ostroff Injury Law 215-586-5310
One Liberty Place, 1650 Market St, Suite 5150, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Ostroff Injury Law 856-249-2110
1101 N Kings Highway, Suite 209, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08034
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Posted by Melissa | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Richard Godshall - Ostroff Law - Auto Accident (Legal Representation)
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...
Richard Allan Godshall's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Very smart and effective litigator. An asset to have on your side."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Diane Sodano
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
$400,000 Car Crash Verdict
After offering $1,000 pre-trial, State Farm paid nearly four times the applicable insurance of $100,000 post-trial.
Catastrophic Construction Injury
Settled for more than $15M.
Arbitrated additional insured claim from catastrophic accident
Seven-figure contract indemnity
Tractor Trailer Rollover Accident
Favorable Settlement
Education
2004
Temple University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
LaSalle University
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2015
2014
Dispute Resolution Institute’s Annual Law Seminar
Surveillance Laws with Suggested Discover and Trial Usage Strategies, Pennsylvania and New Jersey,
2011
Perrin Conferences
Effective Negotiation for Litigation Claim Handlers
Publications
2019
2019
2016
Trial Lawyers Quarterly
Jury Awards $5M to Passengers in Greyhound Crash When Driver Fell Asleep
2014
DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar
The Critical Path - Protecting Subcontractors, and Their Insurers, from Unanticipated and Overwhelming Contract Indemnity Risk
2012
Martindalale Legal Library
General Contractors Face Increased Exposure Following Alterations to the Statutory Employer Defense
2012
LexisNexis publication
LexisNexis Practice Guide: Pennsylvania Personal Injury Litigation
2011
Martindale.com Legal Library
Property Owner Non-Liability Restored in Third Party Construction Related Personal Injury Cases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides