Andrew F. Ruder, a dedicated attorney at Pond Lehocky Giordano, embarked on his legal career with a clear mission—to leverage his creativity and advocacy skills to assist those in need. His commitment to standing up against insurance companies, perceived as bullies taking advantage of injured workers, is a testament to his unwavering dedication.
Andrew earned a B.S. degree from Towson University in 2007 and later obtained his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law in Camden in May 2012. During law school, he distinguished himself as a member of the Rutgers Law Journal, where his comment, titled "The Use of Risk Assessment Tools in Formulating Individualized Sentencing Programs," was published in 2011. Andrew also actively participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Project.
His legal journey took him through impactful internships, including positions with the Honorable Mitchell S. Goldberg in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Honorable Shelley Robins New in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Andrew served as a law clerk for a small firm in New Jersey and a mediation company under Judge James D. Clyne. In September 2012, he joined Pond Lehocky to focus on Workers’ Compensation, where he found the platform to fight for the rights of injured workers.
Admitted to practice law in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Andrew extends his influence beyond the legal realm. His commitment to advocacy is further reflected in co-authoring an article with Samuel H. Pond, titled "AMA’s Approach to Impairment Rating Evaluations is Unconstitutional," published in The Legal Intelligencer. Andrew's expertise was also showcased as a contributing writer in the Spring 2013 edition of New Jersey Chiropractor, a quarterly publication distributed by the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors.
