Richard B. "Rich" Goetz
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 About Richard B. Goetz
Richard B. Goetz is a lawyer based in Los Angeles, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Richard B. Goetz is recognized in the following practice area:
- Los Angeles, California
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: O'Melveny & Myers
Education: University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1984 and Dartmouth College, A.B., graduated 1981
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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