James Stuczynski

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      James Stuczynski

      Erie, Pennsylvania
      43 years of experience

      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

      Pennsylvania, Since 1979
      3rd Circuit, Since 1985

      Languages

      English

      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

      • Alliance College B.A. (1975)

        Year: 1971 - 1975

        Honors: Summa Cum Laude

      • University of Pittsburgh School of Law J.D. (1979) | Law

        Year: 1975 - 1979

        Honors: Activities: Pi Gamma Mu, Sigma Tau Delta, Delta Honorary Societies

      Smethport Office

      Address:

      203 W Main Street, Suite B, Smethport, PA 16749

      Fax:

      (814) 454-7488

      Main Office

      Address:

      234 W 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507

      Fax:

      (814) 454-7488

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