Atty. Richard Patrick Goddard

Atty. Richard Patrick Goddard

Richard Patrick Goddard is a lawyer practicing labor and employment litigation, construction litigation, public law litigation and 8 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Patrick Goddard at a glance

Richard Patrick Goddard is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, business, construction, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U (1979). Educated at Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cleveland, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Patrick Goddard is a lawyer practicing labor and employment litigation, construction litigation, public law litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Richard practices at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Patrick Goddard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Patrick Goddard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard Patrick Goddard is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Construction Law

Richard Patrick Goddard is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Ohio →

Product Liability

Richard Patrick Goddard is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard Patrick Goddard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Patrick Goddard

Where is Richard Patrick Goddard's law office located?
Richard Patrick Goddard's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Patrick Goddard handle?
Richard Patrick Goddard focuses on employment, business, construction, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Richard Patrick Goddard practiced law?
Richard Patrick Goddard has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Richard Patrick Goddard go to law school?
Richard Patrick Goddard earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Richard Patrick Goddard for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Patrick Goddard directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard Patrick Goddard received?
Richard Patrick Goddard's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
Oberlin College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U
Admitted: 1979

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