Atty. David J. Ratchford

Atty. David J. Ratchford

David J. Ratchford is a lawyer practicing personal injury, product liability, insurance claims.

Scranton Scranton 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About David J. Ratchford at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Ratchford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Ratchford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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 →

Product Liability

David J. Ratchford is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Insurance Law

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 →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David J. Ratchford

Where is David J. Ratchford's law office located?
David J. Ratchford's law practice is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Ratchford handle?
David J. Ratchford focuses on personal injury, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has David J. Ratchford practiced law?
David J. Ratchford has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did David J. Ratchford go to law school?
David J. Ratchford earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S. University, 1982).
How can I contact David J. Ratchford for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David J. Ratchford received?
David J. Ratchford's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Dickinson School of Law
- 1987
B.S. University
University of Scranton
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1987

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