Category: Bet-the-Company Litigation Lawyer

Location (State/City): Boston, Massachusetts

Full Name or Firm Name: Richard M. Zielinski, Goulston & Storrs PC

Practice Areas (Category):

• Bet-the-Company Litigation

• Commercial Litigation

• Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants

• Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants

• Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

• Product Liability Litigation – Defendants

• Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants

Years of Experience: Over 40 years

Licensing and Bar Admissions:

• Massachusetts, Admitted

• New York, Admitted

• District of Columbia, Admitted

Firm Size (Number of Lawyers): Not available

Complete Office Address:

• One Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109

• 730 Third Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10022

Consultation Information: Not available

Office Hours: Not available

Languages Spoken: Not available

Specializations or Certifications:

• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers

• Harvard Law School Faculty Member, Trial Advocacy Workshop

Social Media Links:

• LinkedIn Profile

Contact Info (Phone, Email, Website):

• Phone (Boston): +1 617 574 4029

• Email: rzielinski@goulstonstorrs.com

• Website: Goulston & Storrs – Richard Zielinski

Notable Case Wins or Successes:

• Defense of legal malpractice for top law firms

• Defeated class certification in TCPA case

• Defense of pharmaceutical company in opioid litigation

• Defense of valve manufacturer in $300M+ case

• Representation of developers in $300M real estate dispute

Client Testimonials or Reviews: Not available

Education:

• Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1980

• Colgate University, B.A., graduated 1977

Firm Headquarters (if applicable): Goulston & Storrs PC, Boston, MA

Awards & Distinctions:

• Legal Malpractice Defense Lawyer of the Year (2015, 2019, 2021, 2023-2025)

• Lawyer of the Year, Product Liability Litigation (2014)

• Lawyer of the Year, Mass Tort Litigation (2013)

• Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyers (2007-2016, 2021-2022)

• Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating

• Chambers USA, Litigation: General Commercial, Massachusetts, Band 1

Richard M. Zielinski Bet-the-Company Litigation Lawyer Boston, MA

Richard M. Zielinski is a highly experienced Bet-the-Company litigation lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts. With over 40 years of practice, Richard has built a reputation for handling some of the most complex and high-stakes business and commercial litigation matters. His extensive trial experience spans a wide range of business disputes, including breach of contract, partnership disputes, lender liability, and real estate litigation.

Richard is also recognized for his expertise in legal malpractice defense, frequently defending law firms in high-profile malpractice and disciplinary cases. His commercial litigation skills extend to defending manufacturers in product liability and mass tort cases, especially in industries like pharmaceuticals and tobacco. Clients trust Richard’s judgment, citing his ability to think ahead in even the most complex situations.

In addition to his successful trial record, Richard has been named Legal Malpractice Defense Lawyer of the Year multiple times and has earned recognition in Chambers USA for his contributions to general commercial litigation. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the highest honors a trial lawyer can achieve. His strategic approach to litigation and deep understanding of complex commercial cases make him a go-to attorney for clients facing high-risk legal matters.

Services:

• Bet-the-company litigation for high-risk business disputes

• Commercial litigation in business and real estate matters

• Legal malpractice defense for law firms and individual attorneys

• Mass tort and class action defense for manufacturers and corporations

• Product liability defense in complex cases

• Professional malpractice defense for various industries

• Representation in partnership disputes and unfair competition cases

• Litigation under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act (Chapter 93A)

• Trial representation for businesses involved in high-stakes litigation

• Lender liability defense in real estate and financial disputes

FAQs:
Q: How many cases has Richard M. Zielinski tried to verdict?
A: Richard has successfully tried approximately 75 cases to verdict, with a focus on high-stakes commercial litigation and legal malpractice defense.

Q: What is Richard’s approach to legal discovery?
A: Richard believes in taking the least amount of discovery necessary to prepare for trial, seeking admissions that will be valuable during the trial representation phase.

Q: What is Richard’s strategy for settlement?
A: Richard’s settlement approach is centered around thorough trial preparation. He believes that showing readiness to proceed to trial often leads to better settlement outcomes for his clients.

About the Firm:
Goulston & Storrs PC, where Richard M. Zielinski practices, is a leading law firm in Boston specializing in high-stakes litigation. The firm represents clients in a broad range of commercial and product liability cases, with a focus on complex mass tort and legal malpractice matters. With decades of experience in business disputes and trial representation, the firm provides clients with strategic, results-driven legal counsel.