Education

Drexel University June 1981
Business Administration Bachelor of Science

Oklahoma City University School of Law December 1987
Juris Doctorate

Admitted to Practice

• Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, May 1988
• U.S.  District Court, January 1989
• U.S.  District Court of Appeals, February 1989
• U.S.  Supreme Court, May 1992

Memberships

• American Trial Lawyers Association
• Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
• Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
• American Bar Association
• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Philadelphia Bar Association
• Justian Society
• Lawyers Club

Primary Areas of Concentration

• Personal Injury
• Estate Probate
• Real Estate

Secondary Areas of Concentration

• Social Security
• Workman's Compensation

History

The Key behind the professional personal service that you will receive at the law offices of Anthony J. Caiazzo, Jr., Esquire, P.C.  is experience and dedication.  Founded in 1965 by Anthony Caiazzo, Sr., Esquire, the firm has been serving South Philadelphia for over 40 years.  The Caiazzo’s are truly the American story of success.  Anthony Caiazzo, Sr., Esquire came to Philadelphia as an Italian immigrant when he was four years old.  He could not speak nor read English.  His indomitable spirit and intelligence over came every obstacle placed in his way.  As a teenager he served in Guam during the Korean War.  After the war, he completed High School on the G.I.  Bill and went to the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business and University of Pennsylvania (School of Law).  He is still an active part in the practice as Of Counsel.  Anthony J. Caiazzo, Jr., Esquire followed in his father’s foot steps and in 1988 upon leaving the Public Defenders Association of Philadelphia joined forces with his father.  Learning to practice law the old fashioned way being schooled by a master.  They have been working together ever since.  Today they have over 60 years of combined experience handling a variety of legal services.  From Catastrophic personal injury claims to Simple Wills.  Anthony J. Caiazzo, Jr.  speaks publicly at many church groups, schools and civil groups on a broad range of legal subjects and current legal issues.  The office itself is run by Nancy, Theresa and Allison.  The office is opened from 8:00 a.m.  to 5:00 p.m.  Monday through Friday with evening and weekend appointments available.
 

Largest Verdicts / Reward

• One of the highest simple slip and fall jury verdicts in Pennsylvania’s history, 3.2 million dollars. 

Product liability settlement, 1.7 million dollars.

Slip and fall jury verdict, $1,000,000.

Product liability mediation settlement, $550,000.

Failure to diagnose settlement, $600,000.

Defective elevator verdict, $400,000.

Other numerous mega-verdicts and settlements.

Results varying dependent upon individual circumstances.