Ronald J. Richert

Ron is a member of the casualty department where he handles matters involving product liability with an emphasis on asbestos litigation. He has been involved in the discovery, motions and trial aspects of this litigation for more than 24 years. Ron has represented product manufacturers, product suppliers, contractors, property owners, and employers in cases pending in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He has also coordinated discovery for clients in multiple jurisdictions and worked with local trial counsel to advance his clients’ interests. Ron’s history, knowledge and attention to detail allow him to provide his clients with invaluable advice on how best to navigate the unique challenges that exist in toxic tort litigation.

Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, Ron was a partner with a local firm that handled insurance defense work with a concentration on asbestos litigation. He has defended the interests of his clients and served as lead defense counsel at time of trial and throughout the discovery period. Ron has also coordinated with clients, insurance representatives and the plaintiffs’ bar in negotiating release language to address the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. 
In addition to his product liability practice, Ron has handled various general liability matters. He has litigated breach of contract, property damages and auto accident cases before the Court of Common Pleas and compulsory arbitration board in Allegheny County.

Ron attended the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, where he graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2001. While at Dickinson, Ron was a member of Law Review and won the Cali Award for Excellence in the study of Environmental Compliance.