Anthony J. Baratta (“Tony”) is the founding member of Baratta Law. Tony is an accomplished trial lawyer. He focuses his trial skills in representing people seriously injured or killed due to car or truck accidents, medical errors, product liability or by the defective condition of property. He also handles workers compensation claims for injured workers.
Tony is AV Preeminate rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, a Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a member of the Pennsylvania Brain Injury Association (BPIA). Tony serves on the board of the Philadelphia VIP and has been named as a Super Lawyer annually since 2006 (an honor bestowed on the top five percent of Pennsylvania lawyers).
Tony grew up in the Frankford section of Northeast Philadelphia, and attended all of his schooling on Broad Street (St. Joseph’s Preparatory High School, LaSalle University and Temple Law School) After law school, he was a law clerk to the Honorable James. T. McDermott of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and thereafter worked for five years in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted rape and child abuse cases.
Tony stays heavily involved with his Philly roots by performing pro bono work for the Philadelphia VIP Works (representing indigent Philadelphians in various civil matters). In 2018, Tony was the recipient of the First Judicial District Pro Bono Award for the Civil Trial Division in Philadelphia.
Honors
• AV Preeminate rated by Martindale-Hubbell
• Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate
• Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Pennsylvania Brain Injury
• Association (BPIA) Board Member
• Philadelphia VIP Board Member
• 2018 Recipient of the First Judicial District Pro Bono Award – Civil Trial Division
• Philadelphia Super Lawyer for the past 15 years
Practice areas
I regularly write blogs about brain injuries such as concussions - my most recent blogs were geared toward concussions and youth sports. Go to www.barattarussell/blog - ImPACT Testing - What Is It and Why You Need It
You might be interested in reading my blog @www.barattarussell.com/blog - Texting, The New Drunk Driving or 2 Reasons Why You Need to Look at Your Auto Insurance Policy – IMMEDIATELY
You might be interested in reading my blog @www.barattarussell.com/blog - The 5 Steps I Take To Win Your Malpractice Claim
You might be interested in reading my blog @www.barattarussell.com/blog - Texting, The New Drunk Driving
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Membership Lapsed | 1991 | 05/16/2022 |
NJ | Active | 1989 | 05/25/2022 |
PA | Active | 1989 | 07/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Pro Bob Award for Court of Common Pleas - Civil Trial Division | Philadelphia First Judicial District | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Philadelphia Magazine | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Philadelphia Magazine | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Philadelphia Magazine | 2014 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Philadelphia Magazine | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Philadelphia Magazine | 2012 |
Lawyer of the Month | Philadelphia VIP | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Philadelphia Magazine | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Philadelphia Magazine | 2010 |
Volunteer of the Month | Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Philadelphia Magazine | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Philadelphia Magazine | 2008 |
Certified Civil Trial Advocate | National Board of Trial Advocacy | 2007 |
Super Lawyer | Philadelphia Magazine | 2006 |
Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Baratta & Russell, P.C. | 1997 - Present |
Attorney | Stampone & D'Angelo, P.C. | 1995 - 1997 |
Prosecuting Attorney | District Attorney's Office Philadelphia | 1991 - 1995 |
Law Clerk | Supreme Court Of The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania | 1989 - 1990 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Brain Injury Association of PA | Board Member | 2019 - Present |
Philadelphia VIP - Volunteers for the Indigent Program | Board of Directors | 2014 - Present |
American Association for Justice Medical Malpractice Group | Member | 2011 - Present |
American Trial Lawyers Association, Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group | Member | 2011 - Present |
Pennsylvania Association for Justice Medical Malpractice Group | Member | 2011 - Present |
National Board of Trial Advocacy | Member | 2010 - Present |
National Board of Pretrial Practice | Member | 2010 - Present |
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Bucks County Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Montgomery County Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Baratta, Russell & Baratta blog | Children are NOT Miniature Adults When It Comes to Brain Injury | 2020 |
Baratta, Russell & Baratta blog | What Really Causes a Dog to Bite | 2020 |
Baratta, Russell & Baratta blog | When Use of a Product Causes Severe Injury | 2020 |
Baratta, Russell & Baratta blog | The Importance of Under-Insured Motorist (UIM) Insurance | 2020 |
Baratta, Russell & Baratta blog | Why Everyone Needs a Medical Power of Attorney | 2020 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
LaSalle University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Pennsylvania Bar Association | CLE - Effective Ethical Negotiation | 2018 |
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | Proving Impossible Cases | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Confidential Multi-Million Dollar Settlement - Truck Accident Causing Traumatic Brain Injury and Foot Fractures | Result: Confidential Multi-Million Dollar Settlement |
Confidential 7 Figure Medical Malpractice Settlement - Wrongful Death | Result: Confidential Seven Figure - $x,xxx,xxx |
$565,000 Settlement in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Case | Result: The case settled for $565,000 |
$625,000 Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case | Result: Jury Verdict of $625,000 |
675,000 Settlement of Traumatic Brain Injury in SUV vs. Tractor Tanker Wreck | Result: The case settled for $675,000 |
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Myles Glasgow, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 3, 2016
Relationship: Friend
I know Anthony is a great lawyer. I worked for his father's firm when Anthony began law school and saw his intelligence in action first hand and referred a personal injury case to him which he handled perfectly.
Kevin Birkhead, Medical malpractice Attorney on Feb 1, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse Tony Baratta without hesitation; he is an excellent, passionate lawyer who is absolutely committed to his clients and to his craft.
Joseph Stampone, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Tony is an outstanding attorney. He is passionate, knowledgeable, and has an outstanding reputation in the legal community. He is also fiercely competitive and extremely responsive to his clients. I would unquestionably hire Tony to represent me.
Igor Voloshen, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A truly superb advocate with an outstanding reputation in the community! A truly A+++ attorney!
Kelly Fox, Litigation Attorney on Jan 22, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Tony and I have had several opposing cases together and I have always found him to be tough but very fair and professional.
Sean Quinn, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tony Baratta is a top-notch personal injury lawyer. He is a fierce yet compassionate advocate for his clients.