PARTNER


John H. Ruocchio

Firm: (919) 981-0191

Attorney: (919) 719-8557

Fax: (919) 981-0199

jhr@lewis-roberts.com

 
John Ruocchio@2x.jpg

About


John H. Ruocchio practices in the area of workers’ compensation defense. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his law degree from Campbell University School of Law. Mr. Ruocchio is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, and was admitted to the Bar in North Carolina in 1995.

 

Practice Areas


Education


Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Buies Creek, North Carolina

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence, J.D. - 1995

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

  • B.A. 1987

  • Major: Economics

  • Major: Political Science

Bar and Court Admissions


  • North Carolina Bar Association, 1995 - Present

  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina

  • Wake County Bar Association, 1995 - Present

Pro Bono


  • Note in the Pocket, Inc., Founding Board Chair 2012 - 2019

  • New High School Development Committee, Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, 2019 - Present

  • Cardinal Gibbons High School, Board of Trustees, 2003 - 2011, Board Chair, 2011; 2021 - Present

  • Knights of Columbus, Member, 1994 - Present, Former Grand Knight

  • Sigma Chi Fraternity House Corporation at UNC-Chapel Hill, Member since 2007, former President, Secretary and current Vice President

  • Lewis Award Committee Member, Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, Recognizing Teacher of the Year, 2012 - Present

  • WeeCare, Inc., Board Member, 2018 - 2019

  • Frankie Lemmon School and Development Center, Board Member, 2007 -2013

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School, Principal Search Committee, 2004 and 2013

  • Raleigh Telecommunications Commission, Commissioner, 1996 - 1998

  • North Carolina Republican Party, Treasurer, 1996 - 1997

  • Wake County Young Republicans, Vice President, 1994-1996

Honors and Awards


  • Best Lawyers 2023 Lawyer of the Year Recipient - Workers’ Compensation Representing Employers - Raleigh Area

  • North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2019 - Present

  • North Carolina Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2018

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent selection, 2018 - Present

  • Best Lawyers, 2013 - Present

  • North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, 1997 - Present

  • Cardinal Gibbons High School Hall of Fame, 2011

  • Distinguished Graduate Award Winner Our Lady of Lourdes, 2011

  • Grand Consuls Citation for Meritorious Work for the Sigma Chi Fraternity, 2008