Irvona Lawyers

I am a solo practitioner in Pittsburgh, PA. I represent employees in various matters, including employment discrimination, wage and hour complaints, contractual disputes and negotiations, and unemployment appeals.

Practicing law in the best interest of clients for over twenty years. Strengths in amicable negotiation and litigation when necessary. Experienced in simple and complex cases of divorce, custody, support, and every aspect of family law. Versed in real estate transactions, municipal law, small criminal cases, etc. from earlier practice years in addition to the fact that these are all often ancillary issues many family cases.

B.A., York College of Pennsylvania M.A., Atlantic University M.A.R., Liberty University Diploma, Squadron Officer School, Air University M.B.A., Universidad San Juan de la Cruz D.B.A., Apollos University Ed.D., Charisma University Certificate in English Law, London Metropolitan University J.D., Widener University Delaware Law School LL.M. (Labor), Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law Ph.D., American Christian College and Seminary Scholar, Oxford Society of Scholars, Omega Graduate School D.C.L., International University for Graduate Studies Licensed Real Estate Instructor, Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission Fellow, The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce Fellow, The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Fellow, The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland Fellow, The Royal Statistical Society Fellow, The Royal...

My first experience in estate planning was as a U.S. Navy Judge Advocate in 2008 providing legal assistance to active duty members, retirees, and their families. I retired in 2023 after having served in several leadership roles. Supporting our community in this very real and meaningful way is such a rewarding and exciting opportunity to continue making a positive impact in others' lives.

Kristin's passion for helping people overcome difficult times drives her, whether in the legal arena or in her community. Kristin earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh and then went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from the Pennsylvania State Dickinson School of Law. After receiving her Juris Doctorate and passing the Pennsylvania Bar, Kristin practiced bankruptcy law before joining The McShane firm as a Criminal Defense Litigation Associate.

I have over 14 years of experience handling complex family law matters. In 2000, I graduated from Duquesne University School of Law. I have worked in private practice representing clients in a variety of civil and criminal matters. For two years, I clerked for a Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge. My experience as an appellate law clerk has enhanced my knowledge of the law and my understanding of the legal process. I opened my law offices in 2009. My law offices are conveniently located in the Southside of Pittsburgh within two (2) blocks of the...