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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A. Roy Decaro is an Attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Raynes & Lawn. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1974) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of (1975). Educated at Villanova University Law School (J.D. Articles, 1974) and Villanova University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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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 improve 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 arbitration 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 lawyer 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
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
A. Roy Decaro is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
A. Roy Decaro is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A. Roy Decaro is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
A. Roy Decaro is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A. Roy Decaro is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 substantive 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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