Bio
Founder of Piscitello Law
Attorney Joe Piscitello is the founding principal of Piscitello Law and brings 35+ years of experience as an attorney in the Delaware Valley region. He has successfully handled thousands of legal cases in Pennsylvania and has litigated issues in the U.S. Court of Appeals.
He serves as a Judge Pro-Tempore in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and uses his legal skills and experience to help attorneys find effective legal solutions to complex matters of the law.
Over the last decade, Joe has specialized in the field of cycling law and has represented cyclists involved in catastrophic and common bike crashes. In August 2017 the attorney was invited to join the prestigious Bike Law Network which currently includes 18 attorneys serving the United States and Canada. Joe now represents Bike Law Pennsylvania in addition to Bike Law New Jersey.
An Advocate for Cyclists
Joe is also a competitive cyclist and has been racing for the past decade. He won the Masters 45 plus PA State Criterium Championship (2013) and the Masters 55 plus PA Cyclocross Series Championship (2015). In addition, he placed top ten in the Masters National Championship 3 times.
Walton Endurance Coach Joe and corporate cyclists in Stand Up to Cancer Ride
(Europe, 2017)
Cycling Memberships
- Active Member of the regional cycling community
- Cadence Youth Cycling (CYC), Mentor and Advisor
- Advisory Board for CYC
Honors & Awards
- Recognized Top “Paceline Supporters” by The Bike Coalition
Sponsorships
- PA Masters and Fearless Femme
- title sponsor of two cyclocross races for the past six years
- Cooper River Cross
- West Chester Cross Classic
Attorney Piscitello uses his competitive nature and commitment to excellence to provide quality legal assistance to injured clients.
Contact Piscitello Law today at (215) 372-8768 if you’ve been injured. We offer free initial case evaluations to help.
Associations
- Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Association for Justice
- International Bike Law Network: Attorney for Bike Law PA and Bike Law New Jersey
- USA Cycling Association
- Advisory Boardmember, Philadelphia Bicycle Coalition’s Cadence Youth Cycling Program
- Cycling Coach & Group Leader, Walton Endurance
- Founding Member, Psychology Honors Society, East Stroudsburg University
- President, Honor Society, East Stroudsburg University
Awards
- Paceline Supporter of Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia 2015
- Outstanding support Award from Cadence Youth Cycling Program, 2012 and 2014 (Philadelphia, PA)
- Masters 45 Plus State Criterium Champion for Pennsylvania in 2013
- Top Ten at Masters Nationals Cycling Championship (Criterium & Cyclocross)
- Pennsylvania State Cyclocross Champion (2015)
Education
- J.D. Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, Michigan (1987)
- B.A., Philosophy & Psychology, East Stroudsburg University, PA (1983)
Additional Resources
Looking for more information about Attorney Piscitello? You can visit the following sites for featured information, as well as personal reviews left by some of his previous clients!
What to Do After a Bike Crash
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Get Out of the Road: Get yourself and your bike out of the roadway to a safe spot.
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Take Photos at Crash Scene: Take photos of the vehicle that hit you, including the license plates, the intersection where crash occurred, insurance card, registration and driver license of the person who hit you.
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Call Police: Ask police to include your version of the crash into the report. Report any injury or pain you are experiencing, no matter how small.
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Get Immediate Medical Attention: If you do not go to the hospital from the scene, be sure to go to your primary care doctor or clinic (as soon as possible) to document your injuries, even if they appear minor. Have someone take photos of your injuries.
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Preserve Evidence: Don't attempt to fix anything or have your bike repaired. Don't wash your clothing and don't send your bike, helmet, or any other equipment to anyone other than your attorney. Take photos of your equipment and bike.
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Get Driver and Witness Info: Get contact info for anyone who witnessed the crash.
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Call Bike Crash Attorney: don't communicate with any insurance company before consulting an attorney. Anything you say to the insurance company could be used against you later. Sometimes a letter from an attorney to the insurance company can resolve issues and avoid legal pitfalls.
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Meet Attorney at Crash Scene: As soon as you are able, make plans to meet your attorney at the crash scene to review details. Alternatively, the attorney can investigate the scene, take photos, and measurements.
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