About Richard Forrest
Richard Forrest Gould-Saltman is a seasoned family law attorney based in Los Angeles, California. With over four decades of legal experience, he developed his expertise in various aspects of family law, including dissolution, high-conflict child custody, and child support. His academic journey began at Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1975. He then pursued a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, graduating in 1978. Since 1997, Mr. Gould-Saltman has been the owner and senior attorney at Gould-Saltman Law Offices, PC, located at 3371 Glendale Boulevard, Box #156, Los Angeles, CA 90039. His practice encompasses many family law matters.
These include pre-marital and pre-domestic partnership agreements, valuation and division of complex assets, and the dissolution of domestic partnerships. His experience allows him to provide informed legal guidance to clients facing challenging family situations. From 1979 to 1981, Mr. Gould-Saltman served as a research attorney in the Family Law Departments of the Los Angeles Superior Court. This role provided him with invaluable insights into the judicial process and the details of family law cases. Following this position, he worked as an associate attorney in family law and civil litigation at the Law Offices of Barry R. Binder from 1989 to 1996, and at Mink, Alpert and Barr from 1984 to 1989.
Earlier in his career, he was also an associate attorney in family law and personal injury at Schwartz Steinsapir Dohrmann Krepack Sommers & Edelstein from 1981 to 1983. Mr. Gould-Saltman has been an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Family Law Executive Committee since 2010. He also serves on the Board of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists in California. His commitment to excellence in family law is further demonstrated by his certification as a specialist in this field, recognized by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He is admitted to practice law in California and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, maintaining an active license since November 29, 1978.
In recognition of his professional achievements, Mr. Gould-Saltman received the AV Preeminent Peer Rated award in 2021, evidence of his high ethical standards and professional excellence. Additionally, he has earned the Client Champion Silver award, reflecting positive feedback from clients he has represented. Fluent in English and conversational Spanish, Mr. Gould-Saltman is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services in family law matters. His experience and specialized knowledge enable him to assist clients in handling the requirements of family legal issues with confidence and care.
