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  • Richard Gottlieb

    Address

    10 Tremont Street,
    Suite 11, 3rd Floor,
    Boston, Massachusetts 02108

    Phone
    508-545-9598
    Fax
    617-742-5188
508-545-9598
Richard Gottlieb
Richard Gottlieb
Principal
Phone 508-545-9598
Fax 617-742-5188

Biography

For over 34 years, I've been a practicing attorney with a focus on bankruptcy law. I earned my Juris Doctor cum laude from the New England School of Law in Boston, followed by a Master of Laws in American Banking Law Studies from Boston University School of Law. My early career included serving as the primary bankruptcy counsel for the FDIC in New England from 1990 to 1996. In 1995, I achieved dual Board Certification in Consumer and Business Bankruptcy Law from the American Bankruptcy Board of Certification, and I’ve maintained this certification through re-certifications in 2000, 2005, and 2010.

Since June 1996, I’ve run my own boutique law practice in the Metro-Boston area, representing debtors, creditors, and trustees in bankruptcy cases. Additionally, I’ve taught bankruptcy law as an adjunct faculty member at Bentley University, New England School of Law, and Northeastern University Law School, and have conducted seminars for Massachusetts District Court Judges and Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Judges.

My colleagues and clients often commend my creative, 'outside the box' approach to bankruptcy cases. I’m known for finding practical solutions to complex problems, even in challenging situations, and for protecting my clients’ practical interests, not just their legal rights. This innovative problem-solving is a key aspect of my practice, and I take great pride in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible within the framework of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Admissions

Admitted to Practice Law in:

  • 1986, Massachusetts
  • 1987, Colorado
  • 1988, District of Columbia

Federal Certification:

  • 2022, United States Supreme Court
  • 1986, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
  • 1986, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Professional Certification & Recognitions
  • Board Certified Specialist in Business Bankruptcy Law, American Board of Certification, Initial Certification 1995, Recertified 2000, 2005 and 2010
  • Board Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law, American Board of Certification, Initial Certification 1995, Recertified 2005 and 2010
  • Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2023 “Lawyer of the Year”, February 12, 2024
  • America’s Most Honored Lawyers –Top 5%, American Registry, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Boston Magazine©, Top Lawyers, 2021
  • Lawyers of Distinction, 2022, 2023
  • Super Lawyers, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024
  • ThreeBestRated.com, Top 3 Bankruptcy Lawyers in Boston, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
  • Expertise.com, Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in Boston, 2021, 2022
  • Avvo Clients’ Choice Award, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020
  • Avvo Top Contributor Award, 2013, 2017, 2021, and 2022
  • Avvo Top Rated Lawyer Award, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Martindale-Hubbell Very (BV) High Rating for Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
Professional Experience

June 1996- Present, Law Offices of Richard N. Gottlieb
Boston, Massachusetts
Principal Attorney

  • Representing debtors, creditors and trustees in bankruptcy in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy matters and adversary proceedings
  • Representing creditors in commercial collection matters in State and Federal courts
  • Trained and mentored approximately 18 new attorneys in the areas of business and consumer bankruptcy law and practice
  • Past Lecturer, Lorman Business Centers, Collection Law and Bankruptcy in Massachusetts
  • Past Lecturer, Flaschner Institute and Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Department, Bankruptcy Law and Practice for Massachusetts State Court Judge
Education
  • 1988 - 1990 Boston University School of Law, Morin Center for Graduate Banking Law Studies Boston, Massachusetts
    • Master of Laws and Letters in American Banking Law Studies Class Rank: 7th in Class of 22
  • 1983 - 1986, New England School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts Juris Doctor
    • (awarded cum laude) Class Rank: 14th in Class of 153
    • Honors and Distinctions:
      • New England Scholars’ Award, 1983-84 & 1985-86
      • Dean’s List, every semester, 1983-86
      • Amercian Jurisprudence Prize in Family Law, 1986
  • State University of New York at Binghamton, Class of 1982, Undergraduate 

Associations & Memberships
  • Boston Bar Association
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • District of Columbia Bar
  • American Bankruptcy Institute

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  • 10 Tremont Street,
    Suite 11, 3rd Floor,
    Boston, Massachusetts 02108

    617-742-4491

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