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Thomas Dominick Berret
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Biography
Tom has been representing injury and wrongful death clients since 1997, obtaining millions of dollars for Pemnsylvanians involved in car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle wrecks, ATV accidents, bike accidents, dog bites, and medical malpractice.
Tom had been recognized as a Super Lawyer by SuperLawyers every year since 2015. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and the Allegheny County Bar Association.
Tom has litigated cases in a number of common pleas courts in Western Pennsylvania, as well as in the Commonwealth, Superior, and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania. He also has litigated cases in the Western and Eastern Districts of the United States District Courts in Pennsylvania. He is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsyvlania, the United States District Court for the Western District of PA, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of PA, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Tom graduated from Central Catholic High School, the University of Pittsburgh (B.S. Psychology), and the University of Akron School of Law. Upon graduating, he returned to Pittsburgh and began representing victims of negligence. Tom joined Hal K. Waldman & Associates in 1997. In 2023 he opened his own law firm, Berret Law Firm, while maintaining his relationship with Hal Waldman & Assoc.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Car Accident
50%
30 years
Motorcycle Accident
20%
30 years
Trucking Accident
20%
30 years
Personal Injury
10%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
30%-40%
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 30 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1995
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Location
Berret Law Firm, LLC
Fox Chapel Professional Building, 1326 Freeport Road, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238
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Thomas Dominick Berret's Reviews
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Posted by Carrie | July 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
He is the definition of genius lawyer.
If you are looking for a lawyer who truly cares about you and also tells you the 100% truth about your case look no further I was so grateful to have him as my attorney he gave me hope and he followed through with us as a team. I believe anyone looking for a person injury case CHOOSE TOM HE IS THE BO...
Posted by Bobbie | March 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Attorney
Thomas is very professional , smart and helpful . He walked me through my journey in my law suit and I had great advice from him. I was definitely well represented by him and he has a great reputation with his colleagues. He communicated very well with me and set my mind at ease .Thomas has a way o...
Posted by Patty | February 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceptional Attorney
I can't recommend Thomas Berret and his firm highly enough. From the very first consultation, I felt like I was in truly capable and caring hands. I was dealing with a painful and stressful personal injury situation due to a slip and fall. Tom took the time to thoroughly understand my case, patientl...
Posted by Von | September 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Accident
Awesome attorney he made everything clear which make my decision easy I would definitely recommend him to family & friends
Posted by Naraya | August 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Amazing Lawyer
Tom is an amazing lawyer great communication skills outstanding work very smart and amazing at what he does !! You won’t be disappointed in any way with Tom by your side .
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Experience
Honors
2024
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Attorney, Hal K. Waldman & Associates
2023 - 2023
Owner, Berret Law Firm
Associations
2023 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Pennsylvania Association For JusticeMember
1996 - 2023
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Policy limits settlement of Pedestrian Accident after lawsuit filed
$400,000.00
Underinsured Motorist Policy Limits Settlement
$1,500,000.00
Confidential Settlement-Premises Liability
$500,000.00
Confidential Settlement-Nursing Home Negligence
$500,000.00
Confidential Settlement-Crush injury
$500,000.00
Confidential Settlement-Medical error
$735,000.00
Confidential Settlement-Medical Malpractice
$2,000,000.00
Confidential Settlement-Medical Malpractice
$3,000,000.00
Confidential settlement-Construction Accident
$600,000.00
Settlement of Pedestrian Accident after lawsuit filed.
$245,000.00
Confidential Settlement-Bar sued for overserving client
$800,000.00
ATV accident-confidential settlement after lawsuit
$2,300,000.00
Settlement of Single Accident Car Accident
$910,000.00
Confidential settlement of against driver, bars, and underinsured motorist insurance
$900,000.00
Policy limits settlement of third party and underinsured motorist claims
$1,400,000.00
Confidential Settlement of Slip and Fall
Settlement
Confidential Settlement-Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer
$950,000.00
Confidential Settlement motorcyle crash with truck driver and underinsured motorist claim,
$715,000.00
Confidential Settlement after lawsuit filed against construction company
$675,000.00
Settlement for Good Samaritan after lawsuit against township
$260,000.00
Education
1995
University of Akron School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2015
2013
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers