John Christopher Bucalo

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John Christopher Bucalo

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Social Security, Personal Injury

55 Public Square - Suite 2100, Cleveland, OH

Virtual Consultation Available

About John

Biography

If you were injured at work, get an OSBA Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist to fight for you

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 80%

80%
Social Security & Disability 15%

15%
Personal Injury 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 31 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

John Bucalo, Co., LLC

55 Public Square - Suite 2100, Cleveland, OH, 44113-1708

bucalolaw.com/

John Christopher Bucalo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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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

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John Christopher Bucalo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Goodman

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Adams

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Sandra Lisowski

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Scott Paris

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Kurt Young

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Michael Gruhin

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kurt Young

Workers compensation lawyer

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Michael Gruhin

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, John Bucalo Co., LLC

1995 - 2007

Partner, Wincek DeRosa & Bucalo

Associations

2004 - Present

Ohio Association for Justice

Member

Akron Bar Association

Member

Cleveland Bar Association

Member

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

Ohio Association for Justice

Member

2008 - 2010

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section

Chair

2006 - 2008

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section

Vice Chair

2004 - 2006

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

State ex rel. Albano v. Indus. Comm., 2004-Ohio-102

writ denied

State ex rel Nestle USA-Prepared Foods Div., Inc. V. Indus. Comm., 2003-Ohio-413

Remand back to Industrial Commission for further proceedindings

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Education

1993

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Akron

B.S.B.A.

Activity

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