A. Roy DeCaro, Personal Injury Attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability
Philadelphia, PA
Trusted personal injury attorney serving Philadelphia.
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A. Roy DeCaro is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.
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- Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
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- Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Philadelphia) (2018).
About A. Roy DeCaro: A. Roy DeCaro is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.
Areas of practice
A.'s practice areas in Philadelphia
A. concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case A. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Personal Injury cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A. takes personal injury matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A. takes product liability matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.
Biography
A. Roy DeCaro, personal injury attorney serving Philadelphia
A. Roy DeCaro is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. A. works from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
How A. handles personal injury matters
Roy DeCaro has tried more than 200 jury trials to verdict during his legal career, first as a prosecutor and now as a civil attorney. He has achieved on behalf of his clients over a dozen verdicts in excess of $1,000,000.00, and two verdicts in excess of $10,000,000.00. So, it is little surprise that Best Lawyers® recognized Mr. DeCaro in 2018 as the “Best Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year” for…
The kind of cases A. takes
A. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Credentials — where A. studied and practices
Villanova University
J.D. · 1974
Villanova University
BS · 1971
Jurisdictions
A.'s state bar admissions
Pennsylvania, Pennsy
ACTIVE
District of Columbia
ACTIVE
A. studied at J.D. in Villanova University and BS in Villanova University.
Law school and academic background
A. completed J.D. in Villanova University and BS in Villanova University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice A. runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
A.'s legal honors and published work
A. has received 24 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Philadelphia)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Philadelphia)
2014
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Premises Liability
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated 2018
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers 2004-2018
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Top 100: Pennsylvania 2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Top 100: Philadelphia 2017
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Philadelphia) (2018). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Philadelphia) (2014). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026).
Locations
A. Roy DeCaro's office in Philadelphia
A.'s primary office is at 2400 Market St, Ste. 317, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire A. Roy DeCaro — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with A. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
A. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain A.'s office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; A. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for A.
A. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. A. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
A.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about A. Roy DeCaro
How much does it cost to hire A. for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. A. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does A. offer a free consultation?
A. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain A.'s office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check A.'s current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. A. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can A. take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?
A. is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — A. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with A.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. A. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is A. accepting new personal injury clients right now?
A.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
A. handles personal injury matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
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