also known as Scoccimaro Law Group
I currently have the premier Trucking accident firm in south Ga, and possibly the state. Discovery is the key to trucking cases. They are not simple garden variety car wrecks. These cases require a detailed mastery of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules Of Evidence.
Lately, insurance/trucking defense firms are showing a penchant for removing cases with diversity citizenship to the federal arena, expecting to find a more conservative judge and jury, and a Plaintiff's attorney who is unfamiliar with its formality. Plaintiff's attorneys should know what to do when removal occurs, especially with regard to expanding discovery that is otherwise limited in the federal context.
Trucking defense law firms hire some of the most effective and polished lawyers in the country. They are good at what they do - minimizing the compensation due to an injured or dead plaintiff. They are also excellent at stonewalling legitimate discovery requests relating to the driver's or company's safety history.
A good Plaintiff's lawyer must have the staying power and drive to get to that "pot of gold" at the end of the rainbow. Too many lawyers will undersettle a case or should have referred the case at the outset to a more competent and better funded lawyer. A typical trucking case will take about three years to get to trial and cost the attorneys upwards to $100,, depending on the seriouness of the injuries.
You should ask a prospective attorney two questions: How many trucking cases have you handled in your career? and how many have you taken to trial? The bottom line is that you should know your attorney's track record before you hire him or her.
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43 years | 2,000 cases
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Acquired: 1984
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1801 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA, 31701
PO Box 71866, 1801 Gillionville Rd, Albany, GA, 31708
1801 Gillionville Road, Po Box 1646, Albany, GA, 31702-2303
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Posted by Chris | July 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Ralph was great for us. Will definitely use him again if we ever need anything. Great communication with him and his staff. Ralph is the type of lawyer that doesn't back down and will fight for what's right.
Posted by Kandis | July 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
After 2 consultations with other attorneys, and a high level of disappointment, Scoccimaro Law Group was a breath of fresh air. This team is amazing, and Ralph is especially skilled at what he does. We came to this office with a personal injury after an auto accident. They went to work for us immedia...
Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I was very happy with Ralph Scoccimaro as my attorney. He cared about my case and didn't settle with the first offer. I believe I got the best possible settlement I could have and I would recommend him to family, friends and anyone in the state of Georgia.
Posted by Stefny | June 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
There are 3 blessings that I thank God for almost daily: 1. My Family, 2. My Freedom and 3. Ralph Scoccimaro. It is because of Ralph’s tireless hard work and personal devotion to his profession that I am able to enjoy my family and freedom on a daily basis. He is truly my hero. I was wrongfully pr...
Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2012
When the newspaper where I was employed and I were frivolously sued for libel, Mr. Scoccimaro worked tirelessly to defend both myself and my employer against a $10,000,000.00 lawsuit. Mr. Scoccimaro proved the events reported in the news article were in fact, not libelous at all, and that one of ...
"Tough, tenacious, a real fighter! I have known Ralph for 18 years. Excellent lawyer with true battle skills!"
"I have known Ralph both professionally and personally for many years. This is a lawyer who sees a person in each client, and not just a case. He truly cares about his clients and their cause. Ralph is a an experienced litigator and a zealous advocate who will try to achieve the best results possible for his client. He is the type of lawyer that every person in need of legal assistance should have on his/her side."
"Ralph and I have been opponents in many serious injury matters. Ralph has represented the Plaintiff, while I defended the case. Ralph is a tenacious litigator and is a strong advocate for his clients. Ralph is always professional, prepared, and has the interest of his clients at the forefront of every decision. Ralph has earned the respect of his colleagues and the Judges."
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2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
1990
Pro Bono Award, Ga Legal Services Corporation
2004 - Present
Municipal Court Judge, City of Albany, Ga
1985 - Present
Partner, Brown and Scoccimaro, P.C.
2003 - Present
Interstate American Trucking Lawyers Assoc.Member
1987 - Present
Marine Corps LeagueMember in good standing
1985 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember in Good Standing
1984 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Trucking SectionMember
$900,000 mediated settlement
settled $592,840.62
$995,000.00
Settled after failed mediation $3.8 million
$2.6 million.
$2 million policy limits of employer and $25k from driver's carrier
$2million settlement
setteled during third day of trial, $795,000
1983
Juris Doctorate
1980
BA
2003
Workers Compensation for the Immigrant Worker
2003
Discovery In a Trucking Case
2000
Spanish
Italian
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