Richard R. Goldsborough

Richard R. Goldsborough is a Vermont trial lawyer who focuses on complex litigation across the state. He represents clients in personal injury law, criminal defense, workers’ compensation, family law, employment claims, and professional license matters at Kirkpatrick & Goldsborough, PLLC. His practice is devoted entirely to litigation, including trials, arbitration hearings, and appeals before the Vermont Supreme Court and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He also handles uninsured motorist claims and high-stakes disciplinary proceedings. He advocates for clients with skill and diligence in court.

Mr. Goldsborough earned his J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law in 1989. He also holds an M.S. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, earned in 1984. He received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Vermont in 1982. His academic training built a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and public policy. This education prepared him to manage complex disputes and serve clients throughout Vermont. He was admitted to the Vermont Bar in 1989 and to federal court practice.

Mr. Goldsborough has secured meaningful results for injured clients throughout his career. He has represented individuals with mild traumatic brain injuries and those suffering from complex regional pain syndrome after serious auto accidents. In one uninsured motorist arbitration, he obtained a 1.63 million dollar verdict for a client facing lifelong neurological harm. He has also pursued product liability claims against General Motors, including cases involving vehicle crashworthiness and missing rear seat safety restraints that caused paralysis. Settlement terms were confidential agreements.

Richard R. Goldsborough also defends clients in criminal matters in the U.S. District Court and state courts across Vermont. His cases include white collar crime, narcotics trafficking, immigration offenses, firearm violations, and driving while intoxicated charges. In professional license defense, he has represented medical professionals facing federal investigations and state disciplinary action, successfully restoring licenses and avoiding criminal charges. He also manages complex divorce litigation and substantial workers’ compensation claims, guiding clients through challenging legal disputes. His practice remains focused on results statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Kirkpatrick & Goldsborough, PLLC
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Member, Chittenden County Bar Association
• Member, Vermont Association For Justice
• Member, Vermont’s Judicial Conduct Board

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• Northeastern University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Massachusetts
  Master of Arts (MS)
• University Of Vermont
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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