Ross J. Di Bono II is a shareholder in Zarwin Baum’s Insurance Defense Practice Group Directed by Theodore M. Schaer. Ross concentrates his practice on complex civil litigation, primarily defending our clients in catastrophic injury cases involving commercial transportation, construction, products liability, and premises liability matters. Ross is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the State of New Jersey, the United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
As part of his practice, Ross serves as lead field counsel on Zarwin Baum’s Catastrophic Accident Response Team (“CAT Team”) staffed 24/7, 365 days per year. Working with a team of experts and investigators, numerous carriers and self-insureds rely on Ross’ expertise to lead the CAT team’s early investigation and manage large claim exposure.
Ross has extensive trial experience, having served as associate counsel in multiple trials defending against claims of catastrophic injuries. Ross’ trial experience includes serving as associate trial counsel in the landmark Philadelphia Market Street Building Collapse case and in a major premises liability case against a meat packing facility where an individual suffered permanent chemical burns to his face, eyes, and ears. Additionally, Ross has also served as lead trial counsel where his aggressive use of pre-trial motion practice has led to successful outcomes.
Ross earned his Juris Doctorate at the Villanova University School of Law in May of 2012. During law school, interned for Judge Berle M. Schiller in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Since graduating from law school, Ross has remained an active member in the J. Williard O’Brien American Inn of Court through the Villanova University School of Law, where Ross has served on the Executive Board, led multiple CLE presentations, and mentored law students.
Zarwin’s DiBono Delivers Defense Verdict in Philadelphia Truck Case
Trucking and Transportation (Jury Trial)
Zarwin Baum Director, Ted Schaer, and Shareholder, Ross Di Bono, recently tried a case in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in front of Judge Michael Erdos. Faced with a non-negotiable demand of $3,500,000. Zarwin’s client is a national bus company. The Plaintiff was injured in a rear-end motor vehicle accident where his vehicle was rear-ended and pushed into the oncoming lane of traffic. This resulted in a severe front-end collision with a large box truck. The impact with the box trucks caused a severe and life-altering crush injury to Plaintiff’s left foot. As a result, Plaintiff filed suit and claimed that his injuries would prevent him from meaningful employment for the rest of his life.
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October 2021 Presentation: The New School House Gate: How Technology is Altering Student Speech and Pushing the Bounds of School Authority’
May 2021 Published Article: Mileage Don, Vehicle Deaths Up: The Untold COVID Death Toll!, Themis Advocate Newsletter
February 2021 Presentation: Are We Ready for Driverless Cars?
February 2021 Presentation: Villanova Law School Inn of Court, February 2021 Presentation: The Economics of COVID 19
2020 National Business Institute’s Live CLE Seminar, Damages in Personal Injury: Emerging Trends and Autonomous Vehicles
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Bar Association
Villanova University School of Law Inn of Court – Executive Board
Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Clean Transportation – Board of Directors
Member: J. Williard O’Brien American Inn of Court (Executive Committee Member 2018-2020) (Team Leader 2020-2022)
Attorney Panelist for Philadelphia Compulsory Arbitration Program
Villanova University School of Law, J.D.
Villanova University, B.S., Business Administration (Marketing)
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Ross has attended and represented clients at mediation and settlements conferences, including cases involving catastrophic injuries, resulting in numerous favorable outcomes.
Ross has successfully represented clients at multiple arbitrations in Philadelphia County.