Carmelo (Tony) Torraca is a Partner with BBC Law. Tony is a seasoned attorney with more than 25 years’ experience in handling complex and varied litigation, including the defense of major construction as well as catastrophic injury litigation.
Tony served as lead counsel for the prosecution of a $50 million dollar construction defect claim spanning 13 developed communities in two states on behalf of a prominent nationwide builder and major insurance company. Tony currently handles every aspect in construction litigation from developers and general contractors to sub-sub-subcontractors, as well as design professionals. Representation begins at the initial contract stage for multiple private and corporate clients and as issues develop, Tony guides his clients through the many aspects of litigation including mediation, arbitration, and full jury trials. The array of alleged defects ranges from residential, commercial and governmental entities such as drainage and pumping stations to super structures. Each client is represented with professional knowledge of the construction, design and legal aspects that have resulted in multiple successful resolutions.
Tony is a leader in the construction industry and is a frequent speaker on various topics including construction defects as well as indemnification and additional insurance.
Throughout his career, Tony has assisted clients through a wide array of cases including passenger and commercial vehicle accidents, boating and marina accidents, and construction defects. Niche areas include negligent security cases, and injury litigation, pest management including bedbug liability defense. Tony is listed by A. M. Best Company, the worldwide insurance rating and information agency, in the “Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys.”
Tony handles sophisticated legal matters for an array of specialized clients. He represented three of the top five nationwide pest control companies, handling almost all New Jersey and Pennsylvania litigation in fleet management, pest control, toxic exposure, termite damage, and the exploding issue of bed bug litigation.
He has significant experience with security claims and has handled a multitude of catastrophic injuries resulting from third-party criminal acts against plaintiffs. His clientele includes apartment complexes, concert security and EMT for major Philadelphia and New Jersey concert venues. Tony is also working with marine insurance companies handling a multitude of New Jersey claims ranging from dockside work accidents to wrongful death and catastrophic injuries involving personal vessels.
Tony received the Certificate of Achievement for Advanced Criminal Procedure and was on the Dean’s Honor List in 1993 and the Fall and Spring of 1994. He is also PA Act 235 trained. Before receiving a law degree, Tony worked in many of the same industries he now represents today giving both a legal and boots-on-the-ground perspective when approaching litigation.