James Stuczynski
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James Stuczynski
Biography
James J. Stuczynski is a lifelong resident of the Erie area. After graduating from Cathedral Prep in 1971, he attended and graduated from Alliance College in 1975, summa cum laude. He furthered his education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, graduating in 1979 and returning to Erie to accept a position with Ely & Bernard. In 1985, he became a partner in Bernard & Stuczynski and has continued to practice with its successor firm, Bernard Stuczynski & Barnett. After a practice which handled a wide variety of legal claims, Attorney Stuczynski has specialized in handling insurance and injury claims, particularly automobile accidents, premises liability claims, products liability claims and insurance coverage issues, including insurance bad faith. Attorney Stuczynski has handled a number of civil and criminal trials and proceedings before administrative law judges, arbitrators and appeals before all Pennsylvania appellate courts and a number of federal courts including the US 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. Attorney Stuczynski has successfully taken a number of cases to verdict and arbitration award, including the largest verdict ever in Cambria County, Waddell v. Siwy, in the amount of $14.8 million. He frequently handles cases involving serious injuries, including wrongful death claims.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Erie County Bar Association
Year: Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Pennsylvania Association for Justice (1979 - Current)
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (1979 - Current)
Erie County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations (1979 - Current)
Pennsylvania State Bar Member (1979 - Current)
Education
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Alliance College B.A. (1975)
Year: 1971 - 1975
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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University of Pittsburgh School of Law J.D. (1979) | Law
Year: 1975 - 1979
Honors: Activities: Pi Gamma Mu, Sigma Tau Delta, Delta Honorary Societies
Websites
Smethport Office
203 W Main Street, Suite B, Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 454-7488
Main Office
234 W 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507
(814) 454-7488