Atty. David J. Ratchford
David J. Ratchford is a lawyer practicing personal injury, product liability, insurance claims.
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David J. Ratchford is a personal injury, product liability, and insurance attorney based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1987). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Scranton (B.S. University, 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lackawanna County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Scranton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David J. Ratchford is a lawyer practicing personal injury, product liability, insurance claims
- David received a B.S. degree from University of Scranton in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
- David practices in Scranton, PA
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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.
David J. Ratchford is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
David J. Ratchford is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
David J. Ratchford is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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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 Scranton 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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