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.
With 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 & 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
Global AmLaw 100 firm in defense and resolution of a $600 million patent malpractice lawsuit involving medical devices.
Global AmLaw 100 firm in defense and resolution of a $100 million tax and estate planning malpractice lawsuit
Global AmLaw 100 firm in defense of malpractice claims arising from an international $60 million M&A transaction in two state actions, obtained dismissal in one case and summary judgment in the other.
AmLaw 200 firm in obtaining dismissal of two $800 million consumer class actions arising from a failed multilevel marketing company formerly represented by the firm.
AmLaw 200 firm in responding to investor claims arising from the collapse of a venture funded power generation company, enabling the firm to avoid litigation.
New England law firm in investigating and resolving insider trading allegations involving firm employees working on client intellectual property matters, enabling reporting to clients and avoidance of legal action.
National and regional law firms in defense and counseling on malpractice, conflict of interest, disciplinary, and regulatory matters involving patent, tax, trusts and estates, corporate, securities, real estate, lobbying, and employment.
Oxfam in action seeking to compel the SEC to issue regulations required by the Dodd Frank Act.
Provider of marketing logistics, fulfillment, and supply chain solutions in commercial litigation brought by minority lenders alleging breach of a loan agreement following corporate restructuring.
Estates of two securities brokers in defense arbitration involving trade secrets, unfair competition, and client appropriation claims, prevailed on all claims and recovered significant attorneys’ fees.
Foreign issuer of American Depository Shares in IPO related class actions in state and federal courts, obtained dismissal of multiple suits and achieved advantageous settlement.
Publicly traded company in defeating a shareholder attempt to enjoin its going private merger on an interlocutory basis, allowing the transaction to proceed.
Former outside directors of an international agricultural cooperative in defense of ERISA claims by a Plan Administrator and the Department of Labor regarding oversight of plan trustees.
Life insurer in claims challenging sales practices used in marketing life insurance products, matter settled favorably.
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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 )