Richard Zielinski, practicing in our Boston and New York offices, is a nationally recognized trial attorney known for managing complex, high-stakes commercial litigation, particularly in legal malpractice defense.
According to Chambers USA, Richard is described as “very smart, thorough, and knowledgeable.” Clients appreciate his courtroom skills, noting he is “fantastic on his feet” and “thinks seven steps ahead of everyone else.”
He boasts extensive trial experience across various business and real estate disputes, dealing with cases related to the financing and construction of major office towers, breach of contract, partnership conflicts, unfair competition, lender liability, and issues under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act (Chapter 93A).
Richard is also well-regarded for representing prominent law firms nationwide in legal malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, and intra-firm disputes. He has been honored as Boston’s Legal Malpractice Defense Lawyer of the Year by peer-reviewed Best Lawyers in America five times since 2015, highlighting his exceptional work in this field. This recognition is reserved for individuals who receive the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area within a geographic region. Additionally, in 2019, Richard was named a “Litigation Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal for his innovative defense strategies in high-stakes malpractice and related cases for some of the largest law firms.
Furthermore, he defends manufacturers in product liability, mass tort, and class action lawsuits, having received Lawyer of the Year honors in these areas as well. His clientele spans industries such as pharmaceuticals, electrical products, and tobacco.
Richard is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, which is the highest professional accolade a trial lawyer can achieve.
