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James Richard Ronca

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Mr. Ronca is a civil trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience. He was named one of the Top 10 Pennsylvania Lawyers by Super Lawyers in 2012.

 

Jim was awarded the Musmanno Award by the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association in 1998 for achievements in his career as an outstanding litigator, fearless leader, and dedicated defender of the rights of the innocent and injured. He also received the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association Annual award in 1984.

 

Jim Ronca earned his law degree from the Dickinson School of Law at Penn State University. He is a former President of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and former Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Civil Litigation Section. Jim served six years on the Board of Governors of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and co-chaired its Baycol Litigation Group in 2002 and 2003. He also co-authored the most widely used reference book on automobile personal injury insurance law.

 

Jim's practices includes major car and truck collision cases, medical Injury cases, pharmaceutical and medical device cases and construction site injury litigation. He has presented more than 250 individual legal seminars for various state and national bar and trial lawyer associations. Jim has also served on the steering committee for a statewide medical device litigation and as co chair of a litigation group on prescription drug litigation.

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Practice areas

Car accidentConstruction and developmentMedical malpracticeTrucking accident
  1. Trucking accident: 25%

  2. Medical malpractice: 25%

  3. Construction and development: 25%

  4. Car accident: 25%

Languages spoken

English

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Anapol Weiss

One Logan Square
130 North 18th Street, Suite 1600
Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Anapol Weiss

Olde Liberty Square
4807 Jonestown Rd, Suite 148
Harrisburg, PA, 17109

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PAActive197709/09/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
President Award for Distinguished ServicePennsylvania Association for Justice2012
Super Lawyer (Top 10)Pennsylvania Super Lawyers2012
Super LawyerPennsylvania Super Lawyers2011
Super Lawyer (Top 100)Pennsylvania Super Lawyers2010
Super LawyerPennsylvania Super Lawyers2009
Super LawyerPennsylvania Super Lawyers2008
Super Lawyer (Top 100)Pennsylvania Super Lawyers2007
Super Lawyer (Top 100)Pennsylvania Super Lawyers2006
Super LawyerPennsylvania Super Lawyers2005
Super LawyerPennsylvania Super Lawyers2004
Musmanno AwardPhiladelphia Trial Lawyers Association1998
Annual Outstanding Member AwardPennsylvania Trial Lawyer's Association1984
AV Peer Review RatingMartindale-HubbellN/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Shareholder, PartnerAnapol Schwartz1977 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Trasylol Multi District LitigationNational Co-Lead Counsel2010 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember1977 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMemberN/A
Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Trasylol Litigation GroupChair, Board of GovernorsN/A
Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Baycol Litigation GroupCo-chair, Board of Governors2002 - 2003
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Civil Litigation SectionChair1993 - 1993
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident1991 - 1991
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
The Legal IntelligencerCommecial Truck Driver Cases: Dismantling the Fiction of the Independent Contractor and Maximizing Liability Converage2009
The Legal IntelligencerPa. Products Liability Law: Uncertainty and Silence of the Majority2009
The Legal IntelligencerThe Keys to Cross-Examining Any Expert Witness2008
The Legal IntelligencerEstablishing Liability and Punitive Damages Using FMCSR2008
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1977
Lehigh UniversityBA - Bachelor of ArtsN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Pittsburgh31st Annual Auto Law2013
Harrisburg31st Annual Auto Law2013
Philadelphia31st Annual Auto Law2013
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Hospital Negligence$2.1 million dollar verdict

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Best Trucking Accident Lawyer in Pennsylvania

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Jim Ronca and his Associate Attorney, Ryan Hurd, of Anapol Weiss were truly the experts on securing a very generous settlement from our serious accident, having been struck from behind by a truck. I sustained life-changing, career ending injuries from the accident. Utilizing Mr. Ronca's mastery of Pennsylvania statutes re: trucks and truck drivers, he and his very competent members of the firm proved that the driver, and the companies that had subcontracted his services, were negligent, and therefore liable for the damages that have permanently altered my health and ended my professional career. If you have had a similar misfortune, and need personal injury compensation, immediately call Mr. Jim Ronca and his firm, Anapol Weiss, to represent you. You will receive only the most qualified, most knowedgeable, and most professional representation for your fair settlement.
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Great Lawyer!

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I spoke with James Ronca for legal advice, and he is a great lawyer. Very honest, informative, and overall, a phenomenal lawyer. If you want to feel comfortable, and hear the truth, James Ronca is very highly recommended.

Dedicated advocate

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Mr. Ronca, his paralegal Mr. Peterson, and secretary Ms. Steever make an excellent team. They made sure all of my questions were answered in a timely fashion and gave me great attention. My family and I hired Mr. Ronca after a devastating injury that required years of rehabiliation. He attended many of my therapy sessions and rooted for me throughout my recovery. Mr. Ronca was able to obtain a favorable settlement for me and I will be forever grateful. His dedication did not stop there though. My family and I created a chartiable fund to help others who needed to attend the same therapy I did and Mr. Ronca and his firm have donated to this fund and have created others at this rehabiliation facility. Mr. Ronca is a dedicated advocate who puts his clients first.

Could not have asked for better service......

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I had no idea what to expect when I hired Mr. Ronca to look into my my husband's unexpected death. I was not as concerned about money as I was receiving justice for his untimely passing. Mr. Ronca kept me informed about the progress of the suit during the 2 year period and was able to provide a settlement that allowed me to help my children with their expenses. While the monetary settlement was nice I more appreciated the fact that in offering a settlement the drug company in my mind was admitting some responsibility for my loss. I could not have asked for better service from a lawyer than I received from Mr. Ronca and the firm Anapol & Schwartz. They really seemed to care about my loss and worked to help me.

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Peter Munsing, Trucking accident Attorney on Aug 14, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Jim is one of the premier lawyers in Pennsylvania--he made his reputation in Central Pennsylvania, fighting some of the biggest companies and largest lawfirms. He wrote the book--literally--on car insurance. At the same time he's easy to talk to, and concerned for the public and has spent a huge amount of time trying to make things better for all Pennsylvanians.

Christian Lassen

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