Dana Jo-Ann Richardson

Dana Jo-Ann Richardson

Fighting for you is what I do!
  • Family Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence ...
  • Pennsylvania
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Biography

Attorney Dana Jo-Ann Richardson has been a proactive advocate for her clients since entering the Bar in 2007. Her ambitions in the pursuit of law began at Duquesne University School of Law, where Dana was a class representative in the Student Bar Association, and where she became a finalist in the prestigious Carol Los Mansmann Appellate Advocacy Competition. Upon graduating from Duquesne University and receiving her Juris Doctorate in 2007, she sat for the bar examination and was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar that year. While a law student at Duquesne, Dana was hired by the law firm Charles Tini and Associates in Pittsburgh, PA as Assistant General Counsel. Her position with the firm exemplified her abilities to analyze complex business contracts and legal issues related to housing and real estate matters. Her tenure at Charles Tini and Associates included practical experience preparing civil complaints; attending hearings, arbitrations and trials, and orchestrating intricate discovery requests during litigation. In 2008, Attorney Richardson accepted a position at Dornish & Scolieri, PC as an attorney handling multiple practice areas. Dana’s work at the law firm required her exceptional analytical skills and legal knowledge in matters involving Pennsylvania property law, landlord-tenant law, business law, and civil litigation. While meeting and often exceeding her client’s needs and case outcomes, Dana became known as an attorney who was reachable and responsive to all of her clients’ communications. Her successful attorney-client relationships coupled with her success as a litigator led to establishing a law firm with Attorney Beth Tibbott. Currently the only African-American sworn in to the Common Pleas Court of Cambria County, Attorney Dana Jo-Ann Richardson continues to be a bold litigator and a sincere advocate for her clients. She has been named a Top 100 Attorney by National Black Lawyers.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Pennsylvania
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Professional Experience
Allegheny County Bar Association
Current
National College for DUI Defense Lawyers
Current
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Current
National Black Lawyers
Current
Education
Duquesne University School of Law
J.D. (2007) | Law
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Point Park University
B.A. (2002) | Legal Studies
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Honors: Graduated with highest honor. Summa Cum Laude
Activities: Vice President of the Alpha Chi, National Honor Society
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Awards
Top 100 Award
National Black Lawyers
Professional Associations
Pennsylvania State Bar  # 207220
Member
Current
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Speaking Engagements
PBI Family Law 101, CLE, Pittsburgh PA
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Cambria County Office
103 South Center Street
Suite 2
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Toll-Free: (888) 733-8752
Telephone: (814) 419-6440
Fax: (412) 202-2047
Pittsburgh Office
1040 Fifth Avenue
Fourth Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Toll-Free: (888) 733-8752
Telephone: (412) 690-0225
Fax: (412) 202-2047
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed