Karesa Rovnan

At Barth Rovnan LLC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, attorney Karesa Rovnan champions the rights of individuals injured through no fault of their own. With a practice devoted to medical malpractice, trucking and commercial vehicle collisions, wrongful death and survival actions, as well as brain and spinal injuries, she commits herself to securing justice, compensation, and closure for her clients. 

Ms. Rovnan’s foremost objective is to ensure that victims receive the support and answers they deserve, while her secondary aim is to expose systemic failures and hold responsible parties – whether corporate entities or for-profit healthcare institutions – accountable. Dedicated to leveling the playing field, she leverages her experience to confront large-scale organizations on behalf of clients who might otherwise lack the resources to do so. 

Over the course of her career, Ms. Rovnan has litigated numerous complex medical negligence cases, achieving settlements in both seven- and eight-figure ranges. Her deep understanding of patient safety and the underlying causes of healthcare-system deficiencies informs her strategic approach, empowering her to pursue the best possible outcomes and to help prevent future harm.

Ms. Rovnan’s reputation is distinguished by recognition in Verdict Search for securing the largest medical malpractice verdict in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, and by her inclusion in the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 list. She is an invited member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County and serves on the Board of Governors for both the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice – where she also holds the position of vice-chair of the medical malpractice section.

An academic scholar, Ms. Rovnan earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2012 and was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar Association the same year. From the outset, she prepares each case, demonstrating respect for the people she represents.