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Atty. A. Roy DeCaro

Atty. A. Roy DeCaro

Roy DeCaro has tried more than 200 jury trials to verdict during his legal career, first as a prosecutor and now as a civil attorney. He has achieved on behalf of his clients over a dozen verdicts in excess of $1,000,000.00, and two verdicts in excess of $10,000,000.00.

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About A. Roy DeCaro at a glance

A. Roy DeCaro is an attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practforg at Raynes & Lawn. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1974) and Villanova University (BS, 1971). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Roy DeCaro has tried more than 200 jury trials to verdict during his legal career, first as a prosecutor and now as a civil attorney
  • He has achieved on behalf of his clients over a dozen verdicts in excess of $1,000,000.00, and two verdicts in excess of $10,000,000.00
  • So, it is little surprise that Best Lawyers® recognized Mr. DeCaro in 2018 as the “Best Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year” for Philadelphia
  • Roy has been selected to the Super Lawyers Top 100 list for over 20 years and has been selected to the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania list on two occasions
  • He was named by “Lawdragon” Magazine as one of the 500 best lawyers in the United States
  • Roy has regularly been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© – twice named as best Philadelphia civil plaintiff lawyer
  • As a prosecutor, he persuaded juries to convict murderers, drug dealers, motorcycle gang members, organized crime figures, corrupt police officers and corrupt public officials
  • As a civil trial lawyer, Roy has represented those who have been seriously injured or killed by others’ negligence, including those injured due to medical error, unsafe products, and negligent drivers
  • These cases have contributed to improving safety measures in America
  • He often asked to mediate and arbitrate cases by plaintiff and defense lawyers
  • During the Covid-19 pandemic, he has been conducting these mediations and arbitrations using Zoom
  • He has been called upon to serve on blue-ribbon panels including panels to recommend institutional changes in the Philadelphia Police Department and the Philadelphia Criminal Court System
  • He has been an Adjunct Law Professor at Villanova Law School teaching evidence four times
  • He was the 2018 and 2019 President of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers’ Club—an organization that aids lawyers in distress and promotes civility
  • He does extensive pro bono work
  • Roy is a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Trial Advocates
  • In his free time, he loves to hunt, fish, garden and spend time with his family—especially his two grandsons

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practforg law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is A. Roy DeCaro's law office located?
A. Roy DeCaro's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Raynes & Lawn. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did A. Roy DeCaro go to law school?
A. Roy DeCaro earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (BS, 1971).
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What awards or recognition has A. Roy DeCaro receiandd?
A. Roy DeCaro's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration; Best Lawyers in America — Mediation.

Education

J.D.
Villanova University
- 1974
BS
Villanova University
- 1971

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Premises Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated 2018
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers 2004-2018
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Top 100: Pennsylvania 2017
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Top 100: Philadelphia 2017
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Philadelphia)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Philadelphia)
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar

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