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Richard Godshall
Biography
Rich Godshall is an experienced trial attorney whose practice focuses on catastrophic injuries caused by car accidents, truck accidents, construction site accidents, unsafe conditions and defective products. Rich comes to Ostroff Law with over ten years as a defense attorney and partner in a nationally recognized firm. He has extensive trial experience, including jury selection, lay and expert preparation, and cross-examination. He is also skilled in alternative dispute resolution methods, including meditations and binding arbitrations. His cases have totaled about $100M in settlements and verdicts. In joining Ostroff Law, Rich brings his firsthand knowledge of defendants and their insurance companies to the representation of injury victims. His unique understanding of how insurance companies evaluate cases allows him to ensure that each of his clients receives a fair settlement. Rich graduated from LaSalle University in 2001 and received his Juris Doctorate from Temple University Law School in 2004 where he achieved Dean’s List status and was awarded the Barrister Award for outstanding trial advocacy. Richard is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, state and federal courts. Rich has lectured and authored articles on numerous topics including punitive damages, surveillance law, liability of owners and general contractors in third party personal injury cases, and contract indemnity risk in construction projects. Rich is also a contributing editor to the “LexisNexis Practice Guide: Pennsylvania Personal Injury Litigation” (2012 Edition, LexisNexis Matthew Bender). Rich is a former Chairperson of the Construction Worksite Injury Subcommittee for the Defense Research Institute (DRI), a leading organization of defense attorneys with over 22,000 members.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Billet & Connor, PC
Year: 2004 - 2007
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Senior Associate Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.
Year: 2007 - 2012
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Shareholder Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.
Year: 2012 - 2015
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Attorney Ostroff Injury Law
Year: 2015 - Current
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Professional Associations
Philadelphia Futures Member (2010 - 2013)
New Jersey State Bar  # 022562004 Member (2004 - Current)
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania Member (2005 - Current)
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Member (2005 - Current)
Defense Research Institute, Construction Law Committee Subcommittee Member (2013 - Current)
Defense Research Institute, Construction Law Committee Subcommittee Chairperson (2013 - Current)
Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Member (2013 - Current)
State Bar of Pennsylvania  # 93467 Member (Current)
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania Member (2008 - Current)
Publications
Car Accident Lawyers Ostroff Law (February 10, 2016)
PA Truck Accident Injuries Ostroff Law (August 10, 2017)
What to Do if a Car Crash Aggravated a Preexisting Injury Ostroff Law (February 4, 2019)
Awards
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Lawyer Rating 10/10
Justia Inc 2018.0
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Selected by Super Lawyers magazine as a 2018 Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2017.0
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Barrister Award for outstanding trial advocacy
Barrister Award 2001.0
Education
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Temple University Beasley School of Law J.D. (2004)
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LaSalle University B.S. (2001)
Websites
https://www.ostrofflaw.com
Ostroff Injury Law
https://30daystosettle.com/
30 Days To Settle
Ostroff Injury Law
518 E. Township Line Road, Suite 100, Blue Bell, PA 19422
Philadelphia
One Liberty Place, 1650 Market St, Suite 5150, Philadelphia, PA 19103
New Jersey
1101 N Kings Highway Suite 209, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034