Robert J. "Bob" Mongeluzzi, Personal Injury Attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
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Robert J. "Bob" Mongeluzzi is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.
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- Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
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- attorney
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- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Philadelphia) (2020).
About Robert J. "Bob" Mongeluzzi: Robert J. "Bob" Mongeluzzi is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Robert J. "Bob" Mongeluzzi
Robert concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Robert 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Robert J. "Bob" Mongeluzzi — Attorney of Pennsylvania personal injury experience
Robert J. "Bob" Mongeluzzi is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.
Robert J. Mongeluzzi is the most respected and successful construction accident attorney in the United States. A founder of Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky, he has been a driving force in establishing the firm's reputation as one of the Philadelphia region's leading plaintiff personal injury law firms and the leading U.S. law firm representing construction accident victims. He was co-lead counsel for the largest recovery of a construction accident case in American history.
Mr. Mongeluzzi also focuses on cases involving catastrophic injury and death stemming from electrical accidents, crane accidents, aerial lift accidents, brain injuries, burn injuries, product liability and sports and recreational accidents.For clients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey and elsewhere, Mr. Mongeluzzi has more than 150 verdicts and settlements of a million dollars or more in construction accidents alone, more than any attorney in the world. Overall, he has secured at least a million dollars in more than 200 cases, including:
$101 million settlement - the largest in U.S. history - for the four workmen killed and 30 injured in the 2003 collapse of the Tropicana Casino parking garage in Atlantic City, N.J.
$75 million verdict - the largest for an individual construction worker in U.S. history - for a highway construction worker.
Honors
Mr. Mongeluzzi has consistently ranked second out of 48,000 Pennsylvania lawyers in Philadelphia magazine's peer-selected Super Lawyers of Pennsylvania publication. That magazine, in a cover story entitled "Don't Mess with Mongo," noted his "reputation as one of the top construction accident plaintiff's attorneys in the country and probably the leading lawyer for accidents involving cranes and aerial lifts."
How Robert handles personal injury matters
Robert J. Mongeluzzi is the most respected and successful construction accident attorney in the United States. A founder of Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky, he has been a driving force in establishing the firm's reputation as one of the Philadelphia region's leading plaintiff personal injury law firms and the leading U.S. law firm representing construction accident victims. He was co-lead…
The kind of cases Robert takes
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Robert J. "Bob" Mongeluzzi's legal education and bar admissions
Fordham University
J.D. · 1981
Robert studied at J.D. in Fordham University.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in Fordham University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Robert J. "Bob" Mongeluzzi
Robert has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Philadelphia)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation (Philadelphia)
2010
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Philadelphia) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation (Philadelphia) (2010). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026).
Locations
Robert J. "Bob" Mongeluzzi's office in Philadelphia
Robert's primary office is at 1650 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Robert J. "Bob" Mongeluzzi — 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 Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert'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; Robert 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 Robert
Robert 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. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert'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 Robert J. "Bob" Mongeluzzi
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Robert'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. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?
Robert 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 — Robert 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 Robert?
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. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Robert'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
Robert 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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