Richard Elsinger Goldsmith

Background

Goldsmith, Richard Elsinger was born on December 17, 1933 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of National and Ruth (Elsinger) Goldsmith.

Education

University of Texas and Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1955). Harvard University (Bachelor of Laws, cum laude, 1958). New York University (Master of Laws in Taxation, 1966).

Phi Beta Kappa.

Career

Worked at Matthews & Branscomb, A Professional Corporation (San Antonio, Texas) specializing in Taxation, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust, Corporate. Admitted to the bar, 1958, Texas. Phi Beta Kappa.

Achievements

• Richard E. Goldsmith has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Founder, chairman San Antonio Area Foundation, 1964, president, 1976—1979, Community Guidance Center, 1964, 1980, United Way San Antonio and Bexar County, 1970—1971, San Antonio Food Bank, 2003—2005. Co-founder, 1st president Half Way House of San Antonio. Co-founder Combined Charities Investment Group, 1987, chairman, 1990—2006.

President Jewish Federation San Antonio, 1977—1979. Co-founder, president Temple Beth-El Permanent Charities Foundation, 1988—2001.

Connections

Married Antonia Elisabeth Kunz, November 17, 1967. Children: Ruth Elisabeth, Joan Margaret.

Father:

National Goldsmith

Mother:

Ruth (Elsinger) Goldsmith

Spouse:

Antonia Elisabeth Kunz

child:

Joan Margaret Goldsmith

child:

Ruth Elisabeth Goldsmith