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Jason T. LaRocco is a Partner in the Firm’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office and a highly experienced litigation attorney with nearly 25 years of experience representing businesses in complex civil litigation, jury trials, and arbitrations in state and federal courts. He is a seasoned trial lawyer who regularly defends and advises mid-sized commercial transportation, trucking, construction, manufacturing, and service-related companies throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and across the United States.

Jason’s practice focuses on commercial and business litigation, commercial auto and trucking litigation, premises liability defense, construction litigation and construction defect claims, insurance coverage disputes, defamation and business tort claims, dram shop litigation, and commercial contract and franchise disputes. He is frequently retained to handle high-exposure, multi-million-dollar claims, where trial experience, strategic case management, and a deep understanding of industry-specific risk are essential.

In addition, Jason provides counsel to corporate clients regarding, contractual risk transfer and indemnity obligations. He regularly works with in-house counsel, insurers, and business owners to develop litigation strategies that align with business objectives, control costs, and position matters for favorable resolution, whether through mediation, arbitration, dispositive motion practice, or trial.

Jason is recognized for his trial-ready approach and practical advocacy, combining aggressive defense with thoughtful negotiation when resolution is in the client’s best interest.

Outside the office, Jason enjoys cooking for his family, traveling, skiing and playing tennis. On weekends, he can often be found cheering on his two daughters as they compete in soccer, squash, and swimming.

  • Successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of a technology company that maintains a digital marketplace ride share platform and dismissal of Plaintiff’s Complaint with prejudice. In its ruling, the Court noted that Plaintiff’s opposition had failed to set forth competent evidence creating a question of fact for a jury to consider in support of Plaintiff’s agency liability claims.
  • Obtained a defense verdict involving sensitive defamation claims following a week-long jury trial.
  • Obtained favorable arbitration ruling involving a two-car motor vehicle accident in which the plaintiff alleged significant injuries and liability was found on the operator of the other vehicle.
  • Successfully obtained early case dismissal via motion to dismiss due to a lack of jurisdiction in federal court, providing the insurer with significant litigation cost savings.
  • Successfully obtained case dismissal in state court of the plaintiff’s personal injury claims arising from an automobile accident due to the plaintiff’s limited tort status.
  • Obtained a favorable settlement in a wrongful death claim against a nursing home on the eve of trial following the discovery of key evidence demonstrating that the plaintiff misrepresented her status as a statutory beneficiary of the claim.
  • Successfully obtained early and favorable case settlement of a sensitive dram shop claim involving an on-duty Philadelphia police officer.
  • Successfully obtained insurance coverage for additional insureds in several matters, saving the client significant litigation costs.
  • Represented the lessor of an electric burden carrier cart in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. The burden carrier cart struck a union worker who alleged the cart was negligently maintained, resulting in permanent injuries. Utilizing liability and damages experts, Jason and his team successfully reduced potential exposure and obtained a settlement well below the plaintiff’s original $5 million demand.
  • Represented a crane inspection company involving an overhead crane work site fatality. The estate of the deceased brought negligence claims against the owner of the overhead crane, the crane inspection company, and the general contractor. After extensive discovery, the estate alleged the owner of the crane was aware of several prior incidents involving the equipment that were not remedied and failed to routinely test the crane and to train the operators properly. After jury selection and two rounds of private mediation, the parties agreed to a global settlement of $17 million dollars and successfully settled the matter on behalf of the crane inspection company for less than 10% of the total settlement.
  • Represented a janitorial services company in the defense of a slip and fall premises liability claim at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The plaintiff claimed significant oral injuries and several surgical procedures as a result of the fall. After conducting extensive discovery, the plaintiff’s claims were successfully discredited, and a defense verdict at binding arbitration was obtained.
  • Represented the manufacturer of an industrial disposable wiping material machine in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. The plaintiff alleged he sustained severe burns and injuries due tof the machine’s defective design. Jason minimized potential exposure by demonstrating culpable conduct via another party and obtained a favorable settlement.
  • Represented an insurance carrier in Lackawanna County against breach of contract and bad faith claims stemming from a reservation of rights letter issued in response to a personal injury claim which occurred on the policyholder’s premises. The court granted a motion for summary judgment, demonstrating an actual denial of benefits never occurred. The Pennsylvania Superior Court also upheld the trial court’s decision.

Lunch with the City’s Leaders Series: Carl Dranoff

March 31, 2026 – Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP Partner Jason T. LaRocco will attend Lunch with the City’s Leaders featuring Carl Dranoff, President and CEO of Dranoff Properties, Inc. This program…
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Health Services Claims and Risk Management

November 22, 2022 – Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP Partner Jason T. LaRocco served as a presenter for “Health Services Claims, and Risk Management” for the Curana Health Risk Management Group. Jason…
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Forum Non Conveniens in Pennsylvania

November 4, 2015 – Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP attorney Jason T. LaRocco authored “Forum Non-Conveniens in the Keystone State: A Common Sense Approach” for DRI: The Voice, Volume 14, Issue 44. Jason…
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  • Recognized as a Distinguished Advocate by the Support Center for Child Advocates (2015)
  • Recipient of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Pro Bono Honor Roll (2008 – 2018)
  • Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI)