Atty. Ronald E. Reitz
Ronald E. Reitz’s practice is concentrated on commercial litigation, professional liability, construction law, products and the defense of premises liability claims.
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About Ronald E. Reitz at a glance
Ronald E. Reitz is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practforg at Margolis Edelstein. Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Bowling Green State University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS •Allegheny County Bar Association •Ohio State Bar Association •Pennsylvania Defense Institute •Affiliate Member, National Association of Settlement Purchasers. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ronald E. Reitz’s practice is concentrated on commercial litigation, professional liability, construction law, products and the defense of premises liability claims
- He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and has successfully tried cases to verdict in both states
- Ron has defended high exposure liquor liability claims, including representation of liquor licensees and social hosts in cases involving significant personal injuries and death
- He has also represented municipal sports associations for claims involving liability of directors and officers, immunity and charter issues, and the validity of release agreements
- His defense of products liability issues has included elevator manufacturers and other commercial and in-home products
- Ron has received multiple first-chair jury verdicts, successfully defending complex injury claims on causation, damages, and comparative negligence grounds
- Ron has also developed a specialized practice involving the purchase of cash flow streams such as private annuities and structured settlement receivables, in a dynamic secondary market
- He represents national finance companies in transactions requiring court approval, and has broad experience in the settlement purchasing industry on issues involving statutory compliance, Rules Committee proposals, and appeals
- Honors •Phi Beta Kappa •AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated Articles & Publications Unusual Illinois Decision May Impact Structured Purchasing Industry Speaking Engagements •“Overhead and Profit: Can They Be Deducted in ACV Settlements?” Claims Magazine •“Successfully Litigating The Automobile Accident Case” Topic: Substantial Factor/Causation Issues, Pittsburgh Program News & Case Results Pittsburgh Premises Liability Claim Dismissed With Prejudice Restaurant Negligence Matter Dismissed in Erie County, Pennsylvania Western District USDC Dismissal of Our Client with Prejudice
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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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