David Benjamin Ross

David Benjamin Ross

4.7
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 24 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Coudersport, PA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ... +7 more

One East Third St., Coudersport, PA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Family 25%

We know family law. We are committed to helping you with adoption, custody, child support, alimony, and divorce. Our attorneys are licensed in Pennsylvania and Georgia.

25 years

25%
Personal Injury 25%

We understand the devastating effects an injury can have on a family. We have successfully handled cases in state and federal courts. Our attorneys are licensed in Pennsylvania and Georgia.

25 years

25%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 12%

We are committed to helping our clients get relief from debt and collections. Most of our clients are hard-working people who have had a bad break. Please note we are not a debt settlement agency. We are a law firm that seeks relief by filing for bankruptcy protection under the bankruptcy code for debtors who meet the bankruptcy requirements. The initial consult is always free. We will only file if it will help you. We

25 years

12%
Real Estate 9%

11 years

9%
Oil and Gas 8%

We handle everything from gas lease negotiations to quiet title actions and other curative title work. We also litigate other gas issues and defend against quiet title actions.

25 years

8%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 5%

We are committed to helping our clients get relief from debt and collections. Most of our clients are hard-working people who have had a bad break. Please note we are not a debt settlement agency. We are a law firm that seeks relief by filing for bankruptcy protection under the bankruptcy code for debtors who meet the bankruptcy requirements. The initial consult is always free. We will only file if it will help you. We

25 years

5%
Defective and Dangerous Products 1%

We understand product liability cases and the devastating effects an injury can have on a family. We have successfully handled cases in state and federal courts. Our attorneys are licensed in Pennsylvania and Georgia.

25 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 175-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 23 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2002

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David Benjamin Ross

One East Third St., Coudersport, PA, 16915

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David Benjamin Ross's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

Posted by Jeffrey Blair | October 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Would not recommend

Seemed very nice at first, then gave him $3,500 upfront for custody. Then after he was paid, he was very short, and stern with his words and demeanor. We went to one hearing for 2 hours in Tioga County and absolutely nothing changed from the way it was. I reached out to David Ross several times to ge...t back into court because I moved and few other things changed along with a support issue. David Ross wanted $2700 to make it another hearing. And he also said in email he had $800 left of the $3500 that was given and claims he did $2700 of work when we only went to one hearing for two hours. Once he found out I wasn’t giving him any more money, then I did, he ignored my emails. I would absolutely not recommend this lawyer to anyone, he seems like he just hungry for money and unfair. Quick to get the money in his hand and talk a good game but then becomes a different person once he’s paid.

David Ross

Replied last October 21, 2022

Thank you for your review. While we disagree that the above fairly characterizes the immense amount of work required in your case, we value all opinions. As the rules of professional conduct and our devotion to client privacy preclude us from publicly discussing your matter, please feel free to reach out privately and we would be happy to remind of and walk you through the many , many hours devoted to your case. We work very hard to help our clients resolve their legal issues. Our commitment to our clients is reflected in the many great reviews we have received.

Posted by Carolyn & Lou | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended

We hired Ross & Ross for a property settlement. David and his staff members were professional, personal, efficient, had excellent communication, and made our settlement seamless.

Posted by Marcy | March 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best attorney to hire

Attorney Ross is extremely dedicated to his clients. Every step of my divorce was explained to me and suggestions of how to move along during the process. I would highly recommend this law firm. All staff members are wonderful. Friendly and knowledgeable. I know I am completely satisfied with the out...come of my divorce. If any legal service is needed in my future I would absolutely hire David Ross and his staff (Jess and Logan)

Posted by Julie Walter | October 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Adoption success.

David and his team are exceptional. Personal, down to earth and straightforward. We first used his services to obtain custody of our grandsons, then 5 years later to terminate rights and finalize our adoption. During the process, they were quick, reliable and made the entire process seamless!

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I highly recommend Ross & Ross!

David is an exceptional attorney. He took my case at heart. He was very professional and yet also kind at heart. He did his research and helped me win my case. If I ever need legal services in the future I will for sure be calling him up again.

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David Benjamin Ross's Lawyer Endorsements

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Erik Ross

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Noah Peterson

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Other

"Excellent personal injury attorney. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Bare

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ross will take his time to get to know his clients and works very hard to help them."

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Matthew Solomon

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a very knowledgeable personal injury attorney. I highly recommend him."

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Todd Spivak

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Hopkins

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David Ross is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who zealously represents and cares about his clients."

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Matthew Weisberg

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know him to be a highly skilled attorney, competent, and thorough. He is an extremely hard worker. I am happy to endorse David Ross."

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Joshua Autry

Unknown lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dave Ross is an excellent attorney, and I am happy to endorse him."

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Stuart Carpey

Power of attorney lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I know David through various legal organizations and have always known him to be a thorough and thoughtful lawyer and one who is always willing to zealously represent his clients and provide assistance to his fellow attorneys."

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Robert McKain

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is bright and conscientious. He is also willing to help out his fellow trial lawyers when they need a hand. I highly recommend him!"

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Guerline Ladouceur-Laurore

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He is highly competent and very involved. He is an asset to our community."

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Douglas Bare

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Todd Spivak

Family lawyer

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Lisa Hopkins

Family lawyer

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Matthew Weisberg

Insurance lawyer

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Joshua Autry

Litigation lawyer

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Stuart Carpey

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert McKain

Personal injury lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Mediator, PA State

2001

Magna Cum Laude, Regent University School of Law

1999

Senior Editor Law Review, Regent University

1998

Summa Cum Laude, Grove City College

1997

Olechevsky Award, Grove City College

Work Experience

2010 - Present

First Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney's Office

2010 - Present

Owner, Ross & Ross, LLC

2009 - 2009

Managing Partner, Watson & Ross, LLP

2007 - 2009

Conflict Public Defender, Middle District Of Georgia

2004 - 2009

Senior Attorney, Day and Crowley, PC

2002 - 2004

Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney's Office

2001 - 2002

Attorney, Funderburk, Day, and Lane

1998 - 1998

Judicial Intern, Potter County Court of Common Pleas

Associations

2014 - Present

Mediator Potter County

2009 - Present

Chamber of Commerce

member

2009 - Present

National Association of Consumer Attorneys

Member

2009 - Present

Pennsylvania Association For Justice

Member

2008 - 2009

Better Business Bureau

Former Arbitrator

Sample of Legal Cases

Workers Compensation

Resolved quickly through negotiation

Chemical Injury at Nail Salon

Successfully resolved before litigation.

Car accident

Case settled - policy limits for two insurance policies.

Hair Relaxer Injury

Successfully Litigated - Federal Court

Chemical Injury from paraphenaline diamine (ppd)

Successfully resolved after filing suit in federal court.

Product Liability

Successfully Litigated

Federal Court Construction

Client compensated for services.

Workers Compensation

Settled upon favorable terms.

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Education

2001

Regent University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Grove City College

B.A. Political Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Legal Eduction Videos Video

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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