Richard Hoffman

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Corporate Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Boston, Massachusetts

5+ years experience

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

617-570-1000

https://www.goodwinlaw.com/professionals/h/hoffman-richard

100 Northern Avenue Boston MA US

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Bio

Richard Hoffman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Corporate Law. Richard, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Corporate Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Recognized: Corporate Law
Practice Area: Venture Capital Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020

Education

Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1987

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Reviews

Jessica Gonzalez

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance for our biotech startup's funding round

Our company, a preclinical biotech firm in Cambridge, needed to navigate a complex Series B funding round with a mix of venture capital and strategic corporate investors. We selected Richard Hoffman at Goodwin based on his specific recognition in Biotechnology and Venture Capital law. Richard’s deep understanding of the life sciences landscape was immediately apparent. He didn't just review documents; he provided strategic counsel on term sheet nuances that were critical for our long-term cap table health, drawing on his extensive corporate law background. His advice during negotiations with the lead VC firm was invaluable, helping us secure favorable terms while maintaining essential governance controls. The recognition from Best Lawyers in his fields is clearly well-deserved. The one area where we occasionally felt a slight delay was in email response times during non-critical phases, though he was always immediately available for urgent matters. Overall, Richard provided exactly the sophisticated, sector-specific legal partnership our growing company required. We are confident in his counsel for our future corporate milestones.