Ronald J. Bua
Ronald J Bua & Associates
1040 5th Ave
4th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Phone: (412) 471-4244 | Fax: (412) 391-6344
http://www.ronaldbua.com
Know Your Rights, Don't Get Hurt Twice
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
All types in the categories.
Sub-Topics
Accidents & Personal Injury
- Construction Site Injuries
- Jones Act
- Petrochemical Accidents
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
Car Accident
- Auto Accident
- Whiplash
Dangerous Property
Intentional Injuries
- Assault & Battery
- Child Abuse
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Domestic Violence
- Police Misconduct
- Sexual Assault
Mass Accidents
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
Medical Malpractice
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Birth Injuries and Defects
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Dental Malpractice
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Emergency Room Errors
- HMO Managed Case
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Medication Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Optometry Malpractice
- Prescription/Drug Malpractice
- Psychiatric Malpractice
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Surgical Errors
- Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Product Liability
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
Professional Malpractice
- Financial Malpractice
- Legal Malpractice
Serious/Catastrophic Injuries
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Toxic Tort
- Chemicals & Cosmetics
- Dangerous Drugs & Products
- Hazardous Waste
- Medical Products & Devices
- Mesothelioma
- Pesticides
- Radiation & Electromagnetic Energy
- Toxic Mold
Truck Accident
Wrongful Death
Legal Topic
Employment Law
Preferred New Clients
All types in the categories.
Sub-Topics
Workers' Compensation
Bar Admissions
PA, Jun 1972
Bar Number: 10683
Other Court Admissions
Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Superior and Supreme, 3rd Circuit of the Western District of Pennsylvania, and Supreme Court of U.S.
Association Memberships
Alleghany County Bar Association and American Trial Lawyers.
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars on the topics of Litigation, Personal Injury, and Medical Malpractice. I always exceed the required number of continuing education hours.
Papers and Publications
• The Value of a Second Medical Opinion
• The Staggering Toll of Medical Errors
• Putting a Cap on Medical Malpractice Damages Is the Wrong Diagnosis
• Misdiagnosis of Coronary Heart Disease Raises
• Foreign-born Doctors Care on Par With U.S. Trained Physicians
• Issues with Electronic Medical Records
• Heart Health Awareness Month: Avoid Misdiagnosis of Heart Disease
Example Cases
I have handled many cases involving settlements or verdicts up to 4.5 million dollars in areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, worker's compensation and wrongful death.
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Laws
Pittsburgh
PA
1969
Number of Attorneys
5
State Licensed In
Pennsylvania
Firm Focus and History
Ronald J. Bua & Associates was established in 1978. We handle all types of cases in our categories.
Previous Employment Summary
• Chief Law Clerk to 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals President Judge Ruggerio Aldesert
• Legislative Assistant to United States Senator from Pennsylvania
Activities and Awards
• Pro bono work for Children & Youth Services
• Public Defender
• Assistant District Attorney
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It is a good idea if the issues are simple and straightforward.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I would be happy to review documents.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I have done that in the past.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I enjoy the courtroom environment. I am aggressive and diligently pursue my client's rights.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My diverse background, family values inculcated by parents, strong individualism and strong work ethic make me a formidable attorney.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I am comfortable in all phases of the court system and my aggressive style lends itself to getting good results for my clients.
What do you like best about your career?
Being able to help people by restoring their lives through the settlements and verdicts I achieve on their behalf.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a sole practitioner, so all of my clients deal directly with me. I have a wonderful paralegal that is attentive to all of my client's immediate needs. My secretary has a wealth of knowledge and is sensitive to the needs of my clients.
What are your strengths and style?
Vocabulary, persuasiveness, tenacity and due diligence to all facets of being a lawyer. I am able to settle more than 90% of cases because I am a respected negotiator and trial attorney.
Personal Interests:
Literature, sports, charitable works, and generally helping people in all facets of life.
Office Manager/Assistant
Caren Picciano.
Fax
(412) 391-6344
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If you have an emergency, please call (412) 736-4000.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Spanish and Italian.
Additional Offices
Northgate Office
1689 Northgate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 736-4000
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Initial free consultation if new client mentions Nolo. Fees only apply if we recover money for you. (Standard contingency arrangement)
Hourly Rates
Depends on the type of case involved.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I offer a free initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
Depends on the type of case involved.
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