Diane Ruccia

Biography

Diane is a Member at Landman Corsi Ballaine & Ford P.C. and has over 25 years of experience.  Her practice focuses on transportation litigation, including the defense of school bus companies, paratransit transportation companies, commercial transportation companies and railroads (Federal Employers' Liability Act); professional liability litigation, including nursing homes, and assisted living/senior living facilities; defense of non-profit entities; general liability; and catastrophic personal injuries, including wrongful death and traumatic brain injuries, in the state and federal courts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York.

Her unique experience also includes the success of defending nursing homes, and assisted/senior living facilities for over 15 years, and she offers extensive experience regarding risk management. She has also successfully defended transportation companies against allegations of physical and mental abuse of passengers and students. She serves as regional counsel for a major commercial and student transportation carrier.  Diane assists her clients in all phases of litigation, from Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) through trial.  She has been asked by her clients to step in and try complex cases in challenging venues.  Her diverse experience allows her to offer clients a unique perspective for settlement options, defenses and trial strategy.
 
Diane is also an active member of the DRI Women in the Law Networking Committee, as well as a local non-profit women’s organization.

Education

No information available.

Admissions/Licenses

• Bar Admissions: NJ, PA, NY