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Benjamin Franklin Goodwin
Uniontown, PA Estate Planning Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, DUI & DWI, Probate and Workers' Comp
Duquesne University School of Law
Attorney Benjamin F. Goodwin, Esquire was born, raised, and educated in Southwestern Pennsylvania. For nearly a decade, Attorney Goodwin has strived to practice law with the same virtues that Southwestern Pennsylvania and its people have come to embody- integrity, tenacity, and above all things hard work. Attorney Goodwin has represented countless individuals and has a proven track record of excellence successfully trying numerous cases to a jury verdict. He is a partner of Goodwin Como, P.C.
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Liberty Weyandt
Canonsburg, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
Syracuse University
Liberty J. Weyandt is the Chair of the Family Law Practice Group. She concentrates her practice in family matters including divorce, equitable distribution, support, child custody and pre and post nuptial agreements. Liberty has more than 18 years of experience litigating various family matters in several Pennsylvania counties, including Allegheny and Butler counties.
In addition to extensive, traditional litigation experience, she is also a trained Collaborative Law attorney and Mediator. Liberty has been helping clients resolve disputes respectfully, without going to Court for more than ten years.
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Daniel Patrick Lynch
Canonsburg, PA Estate Planning Attorney with 32 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Employment and Securities
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Daniel P. Lynch, Founder and Managing Partner of The Lynch Law Group, has been a practicing attorney for more than 26 years. His areas of strength and experience include commercial litigation; securities litigation; employment law counseling and litigation; business succession planning; mergers and acquisitions and general corporate transactions.
Dan is a success-driven leader with superior organization and communication skills. He has practical business experience, a solid work ethic and brings an entrepreneurial approach to his practice of law.
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Charles Brian Hadad
Canonsburg, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Chuck Hadad is a Partner and Chair of the Estates and Trusts Practice Group. He concentrates his practice in estate administration, probate, estate planning, trust administration, corporate and business planning, and real estate transactions. Chuck counsels individuals and businesses in a variety of complex matters and enjoys working one-on-one with clients to help them reach their goals.
Chuck has broad experience in advising clients in all facets of estate planning and estate administration. He works closely with clients in the preparation of documents that fit their customized needs, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts and charitable gift/trust planning, and...
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Mariah Balling-Peck
Uniontown, PA Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Duquesne University
To sum me up....I care about the lives of the people who call me. Every person is unique and their needs are paramount to me. I'll never treat a person like a piece of paper and it's one of the reasons I don't like the legal field and what I see happening to it anymore. Commercials/ Billboards. The lack of caring between the attorney and client...the personal dynamic is getting lost so much out there. Not with me. My practice areas include: Personal Injury - Wrongful Death, Car and Truck Accidents, Slip and...
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Clark Mitchell
Washington, PA Estate Planning Attorney with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Personal Injury, Probate and Workers' Comp
University of Akron School of Law
Washington and Jefferson College BA degree, University of Akron School of Law JD degree. Over 43 years experience in the handling of personal injury, workers compensation and social security claims. I have represented the Boilermakers Local 154, various USW Locals. and CWA 13000 regarding workers compensation and other legal matters.
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Emmanuel Sam Anthou
Canonsburg, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
Duquesne University School of Law
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Lukas B Gatten
Waynesburg, PA Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Real Estate
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Bethany Lee Notaro
Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Bethany L. Notaro, Esquire is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (BA, cum laude, Psychology), and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (JD). She obtained her undergraduate degree in the field of psychology, with a special concentration in the counseling arts. Ms. Notaro received her Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. While at Pitt, Ms. Notaro received various Scholarships and Honors for concentrated studies and academic achievement. Ms. Notaro focused her law studies on income taxation, trusts and estates, divorce issues, ADR, and strategic wealth planning. Bethany L. Notaro is also...
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Adam H. Andrae
Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Probate
Ohio Northern University
I am a dedicated critical thinker who enjoys working on difficult legal issues. My commitment to serving my community has produced stellar results in client interactions and maintaining professional relations. Clients tell me I am dependable, professional, and personable, but I credit those traits to my endearment towards helping people while working in a field I enjoy.
I grew up in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania where I was heavily involved in various projects. My degrees earned were a BA in Communication from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where I was called to the honors organization of Lambda Pi Eta and sat...
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Jennifer Price
Murrysville, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(724) 519-7587
3950 William Penn Highway
Suite 6
Murrysville, PA 15668
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Civil Rights, Education and Juvenile
Hamline University School of Law
Jennifer Price is a special education attorney in the Pittsburgh metro area who has received awards for her legal skills and advocacy. She was a former prosecutor for the Allegheny County Office of the District Attorney in both the adult and juvenile divisions, where she prosecuted cases major felonies. As a special education attorney, she believes in making sure every child has an opportunity to succeed both in school and in life. Her boutique law firm provides disability law-related legal services in special educational law, guardianships, and special needs trusts. With over 10 years of experience, Jennifer Price...
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Stephanie Thomas Kramer
Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Attorney with 22 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Elder
Dickinson School of Law
Stephanie has over 14 years legal, fiduciary, corporate and banking experience, with the majority of her practice involving handling matters for high net worth clients. She has assisted clients with a variety of matters, including estate and financial planning, estate administration, the establishment and administration of family foundations, and succession planning for closely held businesses. She has represented businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipalities, in a variety of corporate matters.
Stephanie’s estate practice focuses on highly sophisticated planning and tax savings techniques for individuals, families and businesses. In her corporate practice, she counsels businesses in a variety of industries. She assists businesses...
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Michael J Girardi
Lower Burrell, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
The Law Office of Michael J. Girardi is committed to providing peace of mind, stability, and security to the residents and families of the Alle-Kiski Valley. With an emphasis on Estate Planning and Estate Administration, the Law Office focuses on protecting your assets and preserving your family and legacy. The Law Office is determined to afford each and every client a personalized experience centered on your family needs and recognizing that every situation is unique.
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David T Leake
Somerset, PA Estate Planning Attorney with 10 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Duquesne University School of Law
David T. Leake is the owner of the Law Office of David T. Leake, Esq. located in downtown Somerset. Attorney Leake opened his office after working for Joseph B. Policicchio, an attorney with 40 years of experience in Somerset, who transferred his law practice to Attorney Leake. His office occupies an entire building on Center Street and he has a full time paralegal/secretary/public notary on staff with over twenty years of experience to assist him as well as an assistant paralegal.
Attorney Leake has extensive courtroom experience as his practice focuses mainly on courtroom litigation. He has presented countless cases before...
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Lloyd Alfred Welling
Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(877) 293-5550
Birmingham Towers, Suite 302
2100 Wharton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Duquesne University
I am the founding partner in the law firm of American Wills & Estates. I started the law firm in 1997 and have been licensed and actively practicing law in Pennsylvania for 25 years.
American Wills & Estates is a locally owned and operated Pittsburgh law firm with a practice limited to Probate Estate Administration, Estate Planning and Real Estate law.
Whether you need our legal services to assist you in the probate estate administration of a loved one’s estate or to help you create and craft an estate plan that best protects and serves your family’s specific, individual...
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Kenneth Edward Gray
Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Energy and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center
Kenneth Gray is currently the Managing Partner at Alliance Law Firm International PLLC. His specialties include serving clients in tax matters, wealth management, estate planning, small and medium size business, venture capital, private equity, and natural resources (oil and gas). Ken previously worked for Nickel Capital LLC, a global small-cap equity fund, with responsibility for investments in communications technology, energy and basic materials companies as well as consulting on corporate finance and private equity transactions. Before Nickel, Ken spent over six years as Manager, Credit and Research with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) in the Investment Funds Department....
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Colin B. May
Monroeville, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(412) 253-7526
One Monroeville Center, Ste. 801B
3824 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA 15146
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
Duquesne University School of Law
As a partner with the Estate Planning Centers at the Coulter Law Offices, LLC, Colin focuses on Estate Planning and Elder Law issues. He began as an associate with the firm after completing a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Dale M. Fouse of the Beaver County Court of Common Pleas and has worked as an attorney in the areas of oil and gas rights, federal tax, and retirement and health plan compliance. With the firm, he works to craft estate plans that meet family needs with an emphasis on issues unique to the region of Southwestern Pennsylvania. In addition to...
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John William Ament
Murrysville, PA Estate Planning Attorney with 13 years of experience
(724) 765-0440
3950 William Penn Highway
Suite 5
Murrysville, PA 15668
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Duquesne University School of Law
John is a member of the Real Estate, Estate Planning and Administration, Corporate and Business Planning practice groups at Ament Law Group, P.C. He advises clients on real estate transactions, estate planning and administration, and offers corporate structure and planning insights from his extensive real-world experience. John graduated summa cum laude from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Operations Management. He began his career at Respironics (now Philips/Respironics), working in International Logistics, and later in management at Del Monte Foods' Integrated Business Planning Department. Concurrently, he completed Duquesne University’s evening JD/MBA program and was a senior staff member...
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Amanda Catherine Cook
Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(412) 366-8980
106 Arcadia Court
9380 McKnight Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce and Family
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
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Owen McGrann
Gibsonia, PA Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning, Appeals and Business
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Owen spent nearly a decade working for big firms and became frustrated with their way of doing business that leaves clients frustrated, confused, and anxious. Enough. You don’t have to live like that.
Owen founded McGrannLAW with a singular mission: build a forward-thinking law firm that blows up all of your preconceptions of what it’s like to work with a lawyer. At the core of Owen’s vision are a simple set of principles:
* Make every step of the journey as stress-free and pleasant for our clients as possible.
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Brock A. Meanor
Sewickley, PA Estate Planning Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Elder
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Estate planning attorney serving the Sewickley area.
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William R. Pelger
Munhall, PA Estate Planning Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense, Elder and Probate
Cleveland State University
Former Public Defender trial attorney. 25 years of courtroom experience. Suburban office with a professional but personal touch. "This attorney has integrity and experience and takes pride in his work. He is very accessible and is a hard working individual." We handle Criminal Defense, DUI, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Real Estate Transfers, Personal Injury and Civil Claims. We are flexible and can meet clients during evening hours. Our fees are realistic and we care about our clients. Email or call us.
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David Brian Cercone
Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Criminal Defense
Duquesne University School of Law
With over 30 years in the Legal Profession. Having worked in County,State,Large Firms , and Partner of his own Firm David B. Cercone has handled thousands of criminal matters throughout Pennsylvania.
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Michael A Johnson
Mt Pleasant, PA Estate Planning Attorney with 44 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Energy and Probate
For over 35 years, Attorney Johnson has been providing a wide variety of personalized legal services at a reasonable cost to community members for commercial and residential real estate matters, workers' compensation, corporate and business formation, planning and contract and lease matters,including business sales & acquisitions, oil and gas leases, estate planning, wills,powers of attorney,and estate probate.In addition, his office provides services ranging from civil and criminal litigation, auto and personal injury, nursing home care negligence litigation, products liability, contract, and other serious matters involving litigation.
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Michael Howard Marks
Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Real Estate
Michael H. Marks, Esq. has been a practicing attorney since 1979. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (Juris Doctor Degree, 1979) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Business, (MBA Degree, 1994). Member of the Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations; Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Won $17,001 and prizes as a contestant on the TV game show "Jeopardy!"
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Jonathan Charles Voelker
Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Lawyer
(412) 281-3007
310 Grant Street
1220 Grant Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Duquesne University School of Law
I received my Bachelors Degree from the University of Notre Dame and my Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University. My law practice focuses on Estate Administration, Planning, and Probate. In addition, I practice Family Law - Divorce, Custody, Equitable Distribution, Juvenile, and other Family Law matters. Contact my office to set up a consultation.
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Daniel J. Corbett
Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(412) 434-4911
425 First Avenue
Hartley Rose Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Collections and Probate
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Daniel is an attorney at Elliott & Davis. Daniel's practice centers on trademark law, corporate law, nonprofit law, estate planning, and civil litigation. In particular, Daniel is capable of handling clients needs involving federal and state trademark registrations; incorporations and formation of various other business entities; applications for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS); drafting wills, trusts, and health-care powers of attorney documents; and effective management of various aspects of civil litigation.
Before coming to Elliott & Davis, Daniel interned with Lafkas Patent, LLC in Cincinnati, where he focused on trademark registration practice. He has also worked as...
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Mr. Benjamin Scott Johns
Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
Duquesne University School of Law
• I am a passionate advocate for families who are in need of estate plans which take into account their unique situations and concerns. I enjoy engaging with the concerns of an aging population through carefully planned, drafted and executed estate plans contemplating inherited IRAs using standalone retirement trusts and charitable remainder trusts, Medicaid spend down strategies, asset protection, and creditor protection for beneficiaries, advanced will techniques such as separate share trusts, testamentary trusts, insurance trusts, revocable living trusts and irrevocable trusts both of grantor and non-grantor varieties.
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Mark Coulter
Monroeville, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
Duquesne University School of Law
Mark T. Coulter is an experienced Pittsburgh attorney with an extensive record of success solving his clients’ legal issues, with a focus of interest in Estate Planning and Elder Law issues. In over two decades as an attorney in the Monroeville/Pittsburgh area, he has represented thousands of clients in dozens of states across the country in need of assistance with their legal problems. He currently serves as the Director of the Estate Planning Centers, at The Coulter Law Offices LLC, based in Monroeville, PA and his primary focus is to help families in Southwestern Pennsylvania avoid probate, protect their assets,...
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Joseph R. "Jay" West
Sewickley, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
JOSEPH R. “JAY” WEST is an attorney and shareholder of the law firm West & Zuberbuhler, P.C., a general practice law firm that provides sensitive and thorough legal services addressing the unique goals of each of its clients. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Princeton Theological Seminary, and the College of Wooster. Jay is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Jay West focuses his practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate and Trust...
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Matthew Zatko
Somerset, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Criminal Defense and Real Estate
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
As a native of Western Pennsylvania and a current area resident, I am strongly invested in the community. Since founding my Somerset criminal defense and personal injury law firm in Somerset in 1997, I have worked hard to protect the rights and best interests of the individuals and businesses I represent. In addition to my legal practice, I serve on the Somerset County Bar Association Board of Directors.
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Commonwealth v. Three Hundred Ten Thousand Twenty Dollars ($310,020.00) In United States Currency, Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, 894 A.2d 154 (2006)
Gilmour Properties v. Board of Assessment Appeals of Somerset County, Commonwealth...
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Matthew Gerard Melvin
Somerset, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Duquesne University School of Law
Law Clerk, Honorable Murray H. Falk, Special Trial Judge, U.S. Tax Court, 1980-1981.
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Fallon Carroll Stephenson
Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Probate
Duquesne University
Fallon Carroll Stephenson is a native of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington & Jefferson College, where she majored in Political Science and minored in Philosophy. At Washington & Jefferson, Fallon was the President of Delta Gamma Fraternity, a member of The Pre-Law Society and Mock Trial Team.
Fallon received her Juris Doctor Degree from Duquesne University School of Law. While at Duquesne, Fallon received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Legal Research and Writing. During law school, Fallon gained valuable experience in complex litigation matters working as a law clerk for Blumling...
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Terry Lee Savina
Aliquippa, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Duquesne University School of Law
Currently taking cases in Beaver County for adoption, child custody, child support, divorce, guardianship, grandparent visitation rights, and estate probate and planning (Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Will.)
Call (724) 683-6304 to schedule a free consultation.
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Weekend and evening meeting times are always available.
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Stephen Lebovitz
Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Attorney with 35 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Stephen H. Lebovitz, Esquire, graduated from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania in 1986 with a B.S. in Economics concentrating in finance, and from the Law School at the University of Pittsburgh in 1989. Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1989, he joined Lebovitz & Lebovitz, P.A. practicing with his father and grandfather. He was admitted to the Maine Bar in 1992 and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1993. Mr. Lebovitz is active in litigation. He also handles family matters, estate planning and tax work being admitted to the U.S. Tax Court. He has experience in...
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Randall Klimchock
Mt Pleasant, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Elder
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
We have been providing compassionate legal services at reasonable prices in the Mount Pleasant area since 1990. I was born and raised in Mount Pleasant Township, have always been a part of the community, and intend to remain in the Mount Pleasant community for many years. I enjoy spending sufficient time with my clients so that we can best determine how we will be able to assist you. We routinely handle Estates and Estate Planning matters. We also handle general practice matters, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcies. As a debt relief firm, we help people file for relief...
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Michael E Fiffik
Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Lawyer
(412) 391-1014
Foster Plaza 7, Suite 315
661 Andersen Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Real Estate
I help people take care of their families. I have extensive experience with all types of estate planning including wills, trusts, financial and medical powers of attorney. I also engage in digital asset estate planning because so many of our assets are online or in the cloud these days.
I help my clients protect their assets from nursing home costs. The best time to plan for nursing home costs is in advance. I also engage in crisis Medicaid planning. If you have a loved one who is facing a long stay in a nursing home, I...
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E Robert Pecori III
Oakdale, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Personal Injury and Probate
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
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Cara Davis Teslovich
Greensburg, PA Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Duquesne University School of Law
I am an estate planning and personal injury lawyer with deep roots in Westmoreland County. I specialize in safeguarding legacies through estate planning and advocating for personal injury cases. When you choose me as your attorney, you're partnering with a dedicated member of this community who will stand by your side every step of the way. Let's work together to protect your future and ensure your rights are upheld.
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John B Payne
Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Elder and Probate
John B. Payne, Attorney, established his practice in 1983, becoming a full-service general practice and litigation firm in 1988, when John received his LL.M. in Taxation. John lectures on estate planning and other topics to groups interested in legal issues. He is the author of Michigan Probate and Counseling the Elderly Client in Michigan, plus numerous articles and seminar manuals.
Experienced in appellate matters John has appealed many criminal, civil rights and tax cases in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.