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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
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1989
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Acquired: 1989
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1991
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Posted by Debra | April 22, 2014 | Workers Compensation
Back to work!
I am a health care professional who was injured on the job in 2011. After 2 yrs of working everyday at the hospital, enduring horrific back and shoulder pain, too many misdiagnoses and 7 epidurals to relieve the pain, I was referred to a physician in KY for surgery. The major health care system I wo...
Posted by john | February 12, 2014 | Workers Compensation
Phenominal firm!!
When I suffered a work related injury, I needed to seek legal advice from an attorney. I was referred by an acquaintance to the law firm of Baratta Russell & Baratta. I had never needed an attorney before , and was very nervous. Anthony made me feel comfortable. The entire staff is amazing. Anth...
Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2013 | Personal Injury
Simply the BEST, cannot say enough GREAT things!
Tony worked WITH me for a MVA case that happened 3 years ago. It was a long process for me to feel good again after my injury but Tony was patient as I tried each new medication and therapy and updated him sometimes several times a week with my status. I talked to him directly on the phone, I e-mai...
Posted by David | November 17, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Anthony J. Baratta is genuine human being, serves others before himself.
In my life I have witnessed many family and friends deal with a multitude of unexpected issues that have occurred in their lives which required legal representation. I am here to tell you this; Anthony Baratta is a very intelligent, sharp, tender, and compassionate human being. He is able to take the...
Posted by Harriet J. | July 22, 2013 | Personal Injury
"Legal bulldog" and extremely professional and personal individual
I was recommended by a friend to utilize Tony for a personal injury case back in 2005. He is extremely professional, thorough and a perfectionist. He always kept me informed about my case with correspondence, personal follow -ups, phone calls, etc. His office staff even paid personal attention to me ...
"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."
"I endorse Tony Baratta without hesitation; he is an excellent, passionate lawyer who is absolutely committed to his clients and to his craft."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. A truly superb advocate with an outstanding reputation in the community! A truly A+++ attorney!"
"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."
"Tony Baratta is a top-notch personal injury lawyer. He is a fierce yet compassionate advocate for his clients."
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Pro Bob Award for Court of Common Pleas - Civil Trial Division, Philadelphia First Judicial District
2017
Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
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Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
2011
Lawyer of the Month, Philadelphia VIP
2010
Volunteer of the Month, Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program
2010
Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
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Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
2007
Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2006
Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
2003
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997 - Present
Owner, Baratta & Russell, P.C.
1900 - Present
Founder, Baratta Law
1995 - 1997
Attorney, Stampone & D'Angelo, P.C.
1991 - 1995
Prosecuting Attorney, District Attorney's Office Philadelphia
1989 - 1990
Law Clerk, Supreme Court Of The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
2019 - Present
Brain Injury Association of PABoard Member
2014 - Present
Philadelphia VIP - Volunteers for the Indigent ProgramBoard of Directors
2011 - Present
American Association for Justice Medical Malpractice GroupMember
2011 - Present
American Trial Lawyers Association, Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation GroupMember
2011 - Present
Pennsylvania Association for Justice Medical Malpractice GroupMember
2010 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyMember
2010 - Present
National Board of Pretrial PracticeMember
2000 - Present
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Bucks County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
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