Richard J. Rosensweig
Director
Boston
rrosensweig@goulstonstorrs.com+1 617 574 3588Richard J. Rosensweig
Director, Boston
rrosensweig@goulstonstorrs.com+1 617 574 3588Related Expertise
Law firms and their lawyers turn to Richard Rosensweig when reputations and careers are on the line. Richard navigates complex professional malpractice claims, disciplinary matters, and regulatory investigations with pragmatism, discretion, and clarity. He has over twenty years of experience defending law firms and lawyers from significant legal issues. His broader litigation practice includes shareholder disputes, class actions, securities fraud claims, and market conduct matters related to public companies and closely held entities.
Whether facing a lawsuit or navigating bar or regulatory oversight, clients rely on Richard to deliver results through thoughtful risk assessment and a deep understanding of client operations and obligations.
A trusted advisor and firm leader
Richard represents clients before federal and state courts, arbitration panels, bar authorities, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulators. He serves as Goulston & Storrs’ General Counsel and is a FINRA arbitrator.
Richard is fluent in French.
Related Representative Matters
A global AmLaw 100 firm, to defend and resolve a $600 Million lawsuit for patent malpractice in connection with medical devices.
A global AmLaw 100 firm, to defend and resolve a $100 Million lawsuit for tax and estate planning malpractice.
A global AmLaw 100 firm, to defend against malpractice in connection with an international $60 Million M&A transaction in two separate actions in different states, obtaining dismissal in one case and summary judgment in the other.
An AmLaw 200 firm, to obtain dismissal of two $800 Million consumer class action lawsuits in connection with a failed multilevel marketing company formerly represented by the firm.
An AmLaw 200 firm, against investor claims against based on the collapse of a venture-funded power generation company allowing the firm to avoid litigation.
A New England law firm, to investigate and resolve insider trading allegations regarding firm employees involved in intellectual property matters for clients, allowing the firm to report to clients and avoid legal action.
National and regional law firms, to represent and advise in defense of malpractice claims of conflict of interest and disciplinary matters and regulatory investigations. Claims concerned patent, tax, trust & estates, corporate, securities, real estate, lobbying, and employment matters.
Oxfam, in claims against the SEC to issue new regulations required by the Dodd-Frank Act.
A provider of marketing logistics, fulfillment services and supply chain management solutions in commercial litigation where minority lenders assert loan agreement breach following the restructuring of the company.
The estates of two securities brokers, to obtain a defense arbitration for alleged wrongdoing in connection with trade secrets, unfair competition and appropriation of clients, successfully finding for the respondents on all claims, and recovering significant attorneys’ fees for the client.
A foreign issuer of American Depository Shares, in connection with its IPO, to obtain dismissal of multiple class action lawsuits filed in state and federal courts. The matter was settled advantageously.
A publicly traded company, against a shareholder attempt to enjoin its going private merger on an interlocutory basis, allowing the transaction to proceed unfettered.
Former outside directors of an international agricultural cooperative sued by an ERISA Plan Administrator and the Department of Labor in connection with the oversight of Plan Trustees.
A life insurer, regarding claims against sales practices used in marketing life insurance products. The matter was favorably settled.
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Accolades
- Best Lawyers in America®, Legal Malpractice - Defendants; 2026 Lawyer of the Year
- Lawdragon, Leading 500 Litigators in America
- Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rated, AV Preeminent™
- Boston Magazine, Top Lawyer, Professional Malpractice Non Medical Defense.
- Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Go-To Business Litigation Lawyer 2024.
Affiliations
- General Counsel Roundtable (large-sized firms)
- American Bar Association (Business Law Section; Center for Professional Responsibility)
Board Experience
• Boston Children's Hospital, Board of Overseers
• Boston Public Library Foundation, Board of Directors
• Boston Symphony Orchestra, Business Partners Committee
• Meritas, Board of Directors
• Raising a Reader Massachusetts, Board of Trustees
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- Quebec (non-active)
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Education
McGill University ( B.A. , with great distinction , 1987 )
McGill University ( LL.B. , with honors , 1991 )
McGill University ( B.C.L. , with honors , 1991 )