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State: Ohio
Acquired: 1994
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Posted by Rishardra | April 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Best Experience with Bad Situation
I worked with John personally. He was a delight. His office staff were as well. They actually answer phone calls and if unable to do so they get back to you promptly. Emails were swiftly returned. I wish I had known about them sooner than I did. I'm sure my workman's compensation case would have gone...
Posted by Jess | February 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Excellent hands that handled my workers comp. case
John was my saving grace in filing and managing a workers comp. case for me. I was overwhelmed and clueless about how the system worked, and he took the time to sit with me, explain everything and made sure the process went as smoothly as it could. He was always quick to answer/return my calls and ma...
Posted by Sarah | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Excellent representation!
John is a strong listener and explained the details to my situation thoroughly. As this was a new situation (and an unwanted experience), I had many questions. I'm thoroughly pleased with him and recommend him to anyone needing a workman's compensation attorney!
Posted by Karen | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Great Lawyer
Mr Bucalo is a wonderful dedicated lawyer. He works with the Cassaro &Cassaro law firm in Cleveland Ohio. They have gone above and beyond for me in my BWC case. I highly recommend them. Very nice wonderful helpful people
Posted by Corey | June 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
awesome attorney
I can't speak highly enough of John. His compassion is second to none. From late night emails when I was so discouraged that I wanted to drop my case to his awesome hearing room skills, John will fight for you. He's always made me feel like I'm his only client which I know I'm not. He's a good ma...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John for several years and am well aware of his extensive knowledge of workers' compensation law and trial abilities. He is a top notch attorney with truly excellent client relationship skills. Any person with a workers' compensation claim who is looking for a lawyer who will handle the claim with keen analysis and insight, AND communicate well with him/her could do no better than to retain John's services."
"I endorse this lawyer. My first contact with John Bucalo was as opposing counsel while I represented the State as an AAG. He fought for his clients in workers' comp. cases. John made sure that every aspect of the claim was addressed from lost wages, outstanding medical bills to future needs. He wanted to make sure his clients received the full benefits they were eligible for in the system. After I left the State, my relation with John continued as friend and referring attorney. I feel very comfortable referring clients to John in various practice areas beyond workers' comp. such as personal injury, accidents, and social security. John Bucalo is a well established and respected attorney in this community. His written advocacy skills as well as his oral argument skills will serve any client's needs whether in an administrative hearing or court room setting. I strongly endorse John Bucalo."
"John is an extremely competent, diligent and trustworthy attorney. I worked with John as a Law Clerk for two years, and have known him as a friend and colleague since. I endorse this lawyer."
"John was my successor at a Cleveland area law firm. He is very highly skilled, compassionate and an excellent advocate for the injured disabled. He is one of a handful of attorneys who cover hearings for our office. I enthusiastically endorse John."
"I endorse John Bucalo as an Ohio Workers' Compensation attorney. I've known him for years, on both a personal and professional level. John is a very knowledgeable, professional, dedicated, and hard working attorney who cares about his clients. John and I both represent injured workers and we are active in the Ohio Association for Justice's Workers' Compensation section and as members of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Workers' Compensation section. When we get together to discuss the nuances of Ohio Workers' Compensation, it's clear that he knows what he's talking about. John is a Board Certified Workers' Comp Attorney who has been successfully representing injured workers for years."
Workers compensation lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Certified Specialist - Workers' Compensation Law, Ohio State Bar Association
2005
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007 - Present
Attorney, John Bucalo Co., LLC
1995 - 2007
Partner, Wincek DeRosa & Bucalo
2004 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeMember
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
2008 - 2010
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Workers' Compensation SectionChair
2006 - 2008
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Workers' Compensation SectionVice Chair
2004 - 2006
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Workers' Compensation SectionSecretary
writ denied
Remand back to Industrial Commission for further proceedindings
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
B.S.B.A.
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