Roger R. Soroka

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Columbus, Ohio

Soroka & Associates, LLC
Roger R. Soroka
Soroka & Associates, LLC

Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more

Licensed in Ohio since: 2007

Education: Capital University Law School

Languages spoken: English, Russian

Selected to Rising Stars: 2016 - 2021
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Soroka & Associates, LLC

503 South Front Street
Suite 205
Columbus, OH 43215 Visit website

Details

Attorney Soroka concentrates his practice on catastrophic accidents involving commercial motor vehicles. He frequently litigates tractor-trailer accidents, bus accidents, non-emergency medical transport cases, and commercial vehicle cases occurring in construction zones. He routinely takes on disputed liability matters, and has vast experience litigating cases involving tractor-trailers and commercial vehicles, negligent security claims, construction site accidents, premises liability matters, brain injury, spine injury and various other matters where individuals were injured through no fault of their own. Although Attorney Soroka began his practice in the areas of criminal defense and commercial litigation, he pivoted his practice after experiencing the personal satisfaction of fighting for families impacted by the tragedy of catastrophic injury or loss of a loved one. He is frequently called on by attorneys in other states to help with challenging cases and has handled serious injury and wrongful death matters in numerous states. With every case, he strives to hold bad actors responsible, and make the country a safer place.

In late 2009, Attorney Soroka formed Soroka & Associates LLC. The firm practices in all Ohio Counties and both the Northern and Southern U.S. District Courts of Ohio. Mr. Soroka has personally practiced in state and federal courts in Ohio, and numerous federal courts around the country. He is also licensed in the state of Georgia, and regularly litigates cases involving commercial vehicle crashes in the Georgia Courts. He is a skilled litigator and has been lead counsel in high profile criminal matters and catastrophic injury matters. He is empathetic to client needs, and understands that when faced with a legal problem, a client needs immediate help. Attorney Soroka is actively involved in various organizations, such as the AAJ Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, AAJ Trucking Litigation Group, and the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. 

For his record of success, Mr. Soroka has been named in Super Lawyers Rising Stars, an award limited to the top 2 ½ percent of lawyers under 40 in each state. He has also been recognized by Best Lawyers and The National Trial Lawyers: Top 10. Additionally, Mr. Soroka has been included in The Nation's One Percent, as selected by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, holds an Avvo "Superb" rating, and was listed in the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys' Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under Age 40.

Mr. Soroka is dedicated to protecting the rights afforded by the constitution and helping the injured. The lawyers at Soroka & Associates LLC do not represent insurance companies and do not accept defense work in personal injury matters.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 2007, Ohio

Professional Webpage: https://www.sorokalegal.com/attorney/roger-r-soroka/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia , 2024
  • State Bar of Georgia, 2024
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
  • Melvin M. Belli Society - An international group of trial lawyers that only accepts trial attorneys who are nominated for membership. , 2023
  • AAJ Dram Shop Litigation Group, 2023
  • Ohio Association for Justice - Trucking Section, 2017
  • Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, 2021
  • AAJ Inadequate Security Litigation Group, 2023
  • AAJ Trampoline Litigation Group, 2023
  • AAJ Trucking Litigation Group, Member, 2022 to Present
  • National Association of Premises Liability Attorneys, Member, 2021 to Present
  • AAJ Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, 2021 to Present
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 2019
  • Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, 2021 to Present
  • Ohio Association for Justice, 2017 to Present
  • American Association for Justice, 2018 to Present
  • Business Tort Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2013 to Present
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2010
  • The Columbus Bar Association, Member, 2007 to Present
  • Criminal Trial Lawyers Association, Member
  • Ohio, 2007
  • Ohio State Bar Association, Member, 2007 to Present
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2012
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • $325,000.00 - Traumatic Brain Injury , 2024
  • $800,000.00 - Commercial Truck Accident , 2025
  • $500,000.00 - Negligent Security, 2024
  • $390,000.00 - Commercial Vehicle Accident, 2024
  • $675,000.00 - Pedestrian Injury , 2024
  • $1,999,000 - Spinal Cord Injury , 2023
  • $ 9,464,320.00 – Negligent Security – A bar failed to properly train security personnel and maintain adequate security.
  • $2,000,000.00 - Trucking Collision , 2023
  • $300,000.00 - Motor Vehicle Accident, 2023
  • $5,000,000.00 - Negligent Security - Wrongful Death, 2023
  • $600,000.00 - Negligent Security / Dram Shop, 2022
  • $15,000,000.00 - Spinal Cord Injury
  • $1,000,000.00 - Negligent Security - Client assaulted on the premises of a convenience store, 2023
  • $ 100,000.00 – Pedestrian Injury – Client was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street.
  • $ 100,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Crash – Client sustained injury in a rear end collision.
  • $ 100,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Crash – Client sustained a brain injury in a motor vehicle crash.
  • $ 105,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Accident – Client was injured when rear ended by a dump truck in a construction zone.
  • $ 170,000.00 – Slip and Fall – All details of case are confidential.
  • $ 270,000.00 – Negligent Security and Negligent Training – A bar failed to maintain adequate security and property train employees.
  • $ 800,000.00 – Sexual Abuse – Client was sexually abused by a priest.
  • $ 2,530,000.00 – Trucking Collision – A distracted driver caused the death of our client who was working construction on the side of the road.
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Representative Clients:
  • $15,000,000.00 - Spinal Cord Injury Case Resolution , 2023
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Sponsor of the Brain Injury Awareness 5K, 2024
  • Sponsor of the Brain Injury Awareness 5K, 2023
  • Charity Suit Drive benefiting Nehemiah House, IMPACT Community Action, and the Otto Beatty Jr. Men's Shop, 2022
Honors/Awards:
  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, 2013 - Present
  • Recognized for the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America - Personal Injury. , Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America, 2024
  • Membership is limited to trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience and excellence by achieving a trial verdict, award or settlement in the mount of one million dollars or more. , Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2022
  • A Top Columbus Lawyer 2015 By Columbus CEO
  • The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in Ohio
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2016, 2017, 2018,2019, 2020, 2021
  • Rue’s Rating Best Attorneys in America
  • The Nation Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, 2013 - 2021
  • National Association of Distinguished Counsel - Nation's Top One Percent
  • American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys 10 Best
Educational Background:
  • Miami University, Oxford, B.S., , 2000-2004
  • Capital University Law School , 2004-2007
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
Other Outstanding Achievements:
  • The Melvin M. Belli Society - nominated and admitted to the society. , 2023
  • 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, 2024
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum - 2022, 2022
Firm News (Newsletters):
Industry Groups:
  • Personal Injury - Plaintiff

These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.

“I have had the privilege to work with this Rising Star. Mr. Soroka's vast knowledge of Criminal Law, as well as other areas Soroka and Associates practice, has benefited his clients as he has helped them navigate through their legal issues and secure their most desirable result.”

“Roger is a great and compassionate advocate for his clients.”

“Roger is a fantastic attorney. We refer all of our premises liability cases to him and he handles them like no one else does. He has successfully resolved numerous cases for us.”

“Roger is a great lawyer that can tackle the most difficult cases - from premises liability to criminal law. He has a track record of great results for his clients.”

Office location for Roger R. Soroka

503 South Front Street
Suite 205
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 614-358-6525

Selections

6 Years Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2016 - 2021

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