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Richard M. Serbin

Personal injury Attorney at Altoona, PA

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About Richard

Learn Richard’s areas of practice.

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Practice area
  1. Personal injury
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    Particular focus on sexual abuse by clergy, teachers, coaches, etc.

    48 years, 300 cases

Richard M. Serbin has been representing seriously injured people since 1974. For the last twenty-five (25) years he has devoted himself to representing survivors of sexual abuse. In 1987, he filed his first of many lawsuits against a Diocese and its Bishop for protecting a serial child predator. He was one of only a few attorneys in the country with the courage and interest to undertake the difficult task of going against one of the largest institutions in the world. He was motivated to stop the sexual abuse of children, and to alert the public of the need to be vigilant against sexual predators in trusted positions.

 

Richard M. Serbin is the only attorney to succeed in obtaining a jury verdict in Pennsylvania against a priest for sexually molesting a child, his bishop and the diocese who protected him. His trailblazing work on behalf of victims of sexual abuse has included multiple appearances before the Supreme Court, establishing the law in Pennsylvania, cited by other courts throughout the United States.

 

Through his years of experience Richard M, Serbin has gained the knowledge and experience that few attorneys can replicate. His devotion to his clients and aggressive approach has forced large institutions to address the problem of sexual molestation of children. He enjoys a nationwide reputation for successfully representing sexual abuse victims in their fight for justice.

 

Survivors of abuse need an attorney who not only has experience in this unique and technical field of law, but also someone who is sensitive, compassionate and understanding to their needs. Our current and former clients can attest to the personal and caring approach he provides to each individual.

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Licensed for 48 years
State NC
Status Active
Acquired 1996
Updated 12/27/2022
State PA
Status Active
Acquired 1974
Updated 02/26/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Richard M. Serbin
1522 N. 6th Ave.
Altoona, PA, 16601

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Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2021
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I hired this attorney for a personal injury sex case and was not happy with the communication level and knowledge of the case. Yes avvo I hired this attorney!!! This is my opinion and my opinion only

Cost

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  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
  • Contingency 33%-40%

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Personal Injury Attorney
  • Law Offices of Richard M. Serbin
  • 2012 - Present
  • Partner
  • Serbin Kovacs & Nypaver
  • 2002 - 2012
  • Partner
  • Reese, Serbin, Kovacs & Nypaver
  • 1994 - 2002
  • Partner
  • Levine, Reese & Serbin
  • 1982 - 1994
  • Partner
  • Mullen, Casanave, Carpenter & Serbin
  • 1978 - 1982
  • Associate
  • Mullen & Casanave
  • 1977 - 1980
  • Associate
  • Barron & Zimmerman
  • 1974 - 1977
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Education

  • Duquesne University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1974
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1970

Legal Cases

  • 2008 Pa. Super 58, 946 A.2d 744 (2008).
  • Superior Court held victim was entitled to interest on jury verdict
  • 2006 Pa. Super 59, 896 A.2d 1260 (2006).
  • Superior Court held 1,000,000 Punitive
  • 582 Pa. 114, 870 A.2d 766 (2005).
  • Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that punitive damages to punish a wrongdoer may be recovered
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Associations

  • National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Civil Trial Advocate
  • 1989 - Present
  • American Association for Justice
  • Member
  • 1987 - Present
  • Pennsylvania Association For Justice
  • Member
  • 1987 - Present
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1979 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2011
  • Million Dollar Advoate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2010
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2009
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2008
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2007
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2006
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2006
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2006
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2005
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2004
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2003
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2002
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2001
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2000
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 1999
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 1998
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 1997
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Publications

  • Trial Magazine
  • When Clergy Fail Their Flocks
  • 2002

Speaking Engagements

  • Seminar
  • What Civil Judges Want You to Know
  • 2012
  • Seminar
  • What Civil Judges Want You to Know
  • 2011
  • Seminar
  • What Civil Judges Want You to Know
  • 2010

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Altoona Personal injury Lawyer Richard M. Serbin
Richard M. Serbin
Personal injury Attorney
Altoona, PA
Licensed for 48 years
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