Richard J. Rosensweig: Top Lawyers in Massachusetts

For the past three decades, Richard J. Rosensweig from Goulston & Storrs in Boston has built a strong reputation for his work defending lawyers and law firms facing professional malpractice claims and disciplinary issues. Clients turn to Rosensweig for their most critical cases, some with exposures surpassing $1 billion, as he is among a select group of Boston lawyers specializing in legal malpractice litigation.

While half of his work involves defending law firms against legal malpractice claims, Rosensweig is also highly regarded for handling complex commercial litigation disputes, particularly in corporate and securities matters. He frequently represents companies, corporate boards, and individuals in corporate and securities issues, such as shareholders class action lawsuits.

One notable case involved his representation of Chinese internet search company Sogou Inc. in various high-profile securities litigation cases. This included successfully dismissing a proposed class action related to Sogou’s IPO in 2017 and thwarting an attempt to block Sogou’s $3.5 billion merger with Tencent over alleged SEC filing inaccuracies.

Rosensweig began his legal career as a commercial litigator in Montreal and transitioned to Boston in 1997 to focus primarily on securities litigation. Joining Goulston & Storrs in 2002, he quickly became involved in significant cases, including a trademark malpractice dispute for a national law firm.

In addition to his client work, Rosensweig serves as Goulston & Storrs’ general counsel since 2017, overseeing multiple high-stakes legal malpractice cases each year and dedicating around half of his practice to broad commercial litigation.

In recognition of his expertise, Rosensweig is an approved FINRA Dispute Resolution Arbitrator, adding to his list of professional accomplishments and affiliations, including serving on the executive council at Goulston & Storrs and co-chairing the Securities Litigation Committee at the Boston Bar Association. He is also a board member of meritas at Boston Children’s Hospital and a member of various legal associations.

Overall, Richard J. Rosensweig’s extensive experience, successful track record, and commitment to excellence make him a go-to attorney for legal malpractice and commercial litigation matters.