Fighting For Justice: Rich Godshall on The Lawyers of Pond Lehocky Show
On the May 5th episode of The Lawyers of Pond Lehocky Show, personal injury attorney Rich Godshall—owner and managing partner of Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers—offered powerful insights into his firm’s mission, values, and approach to serious injury cases across Pennsylvania.
Godshall discussed his firm’s focus on auto accidents, slip and fall cases, medical malpractice, and trucking litigation. With ten attorneys and several satellite offices, his team is built to respond quickly and effectively to life-altering injuries—cases where “the family’s need was yesterday, not tomorrow.” He emphasized the importance of moving fast, particularly in complex trucking cases where companies often dispatch experts to the scene before the injured party even reaches a hospital.
What sets Godshall’s firm apart is its empathy-driven approach rooted in personal experience. He recounted how his own father was seriously injured in a workplace accident, and how that shaped his understanding of the stress and financial burden families face when a wage earner is suddenly out of work. “Even a six-week injury can put a family months behind,” he noted.
His core values? Empathy and communication. “If you can communicate with a client and show empathy, you’re already ahead,” he said.
In a field often marked by volume-driven firms, Rich Godshall’s client-centered, values-based approach stands out—and reminds us that great advocacy starts with listening, understanding, and staying true to your expertise.
Listen to the full episode here
