Richard Godshall

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      Richard Godshall

      Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
      19 years of experience

      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

      New Jersey, Since 2004
      Pennsylvania, Since 2004

      Languages

      English

      Professional Experience

      Attorney Billet & Connor, PC

      Year: 2004 - 2007

      Description:

      Senior Associate Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.

      Year: 2007 - 2012

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      Shareholder Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.

      Year: 2012 - 2015

      Description:

      Attorney Ostroff Injury Law

      Year: 2015 - Current

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      Professional Associations

      Philadelphia Futures Member (2010 - 2013)

      New Jersey State Bar &nbsp# 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 &nbsp# 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

      • Lawyer Rating 10/10

        Justia Inc 2018.0

      • Selected by Super Lawyers magazine as a 2018 Rising Star

        Super Lawyers 2017.0

      • Barrister Award for outstanding trial advocacy

        Barrister Award 2001.0

      Education

      • Temple University Beasley School of Law J.D. (2004)

      • LaSalle University B.S. (2001)

      Websites

      Ostroff Injury Law

      Address:

      518 E. Township Line Road, Suite 100, Blue Bell, PA 19422

      phone no.

      Philadelphia

      Address:

      One Liberty Place, 1650 Market St, Suite 5150, Philadelphia, PA 19103

      phone no.

      New Jersey

      Address:

      1101 N Kings Highway Suite 209, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

      phone no.

      3 Reviews

      5 out of 5

        Rich is a tenacious advocate for his clients. He’s not afraid to stand up and fight for his clients, especially when they are being wronged.

        James DiMarco

        February 23, 2019

        Rich will outwork the opposing lawyer. I’ve never known a harder working, more intense and analytical advocate. He’s dedicated to the point that he can’t sleep if he is not ABSOLUTELY sure he’s done EVERYTHING he can to fulfill his responsibility to his client. His substantial verdicts and number of trials confirm his impressive results and skills. Clients see these attributes and respect Rich because of them.

        David Kline

        February 17, 2019

        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.

        Ryan Jablonski

        February 15, 2019

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