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Estate Administration

Understanding Estate Administration  Perhaps a loved one has died with (or without) a will.  Unless you are a lawyer practicing wills and estates administration, you may need legal advice about “estate administration,” or, how assets are inherited (among beneficiaries) and debts are paid.   Why is Court Necessary?   A judge is often needed to transfer…

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Bad Check Charges in PA

Bad Checks: Facing Criminal Charges    Owing someone money is not a crime, but Pennsylvania limits a creditor’s ability to collect on a civil judgment for money. Creditors, therefore, often resort to seeking criminal charges to pursue a criminal, bad check action, which must be taken very seriously.    The Consequences You have…

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Avoiding and Mitigating Head Injuries – Lawyers Explain

Our Pittsburgh head injury lawyers litigate — and thus sees firsthand — the profound consequences of head injuries from slip and falls, car, motorcycle accidents, bicycle-related injuries, pedestrian injuries, and more. Our success in Pennsylvania impels us to give back and share with you information about how to prevent or…

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Sued For a Debt? Pittsburgh Lawyers Defend Collection Lawsuits

Sued For a Debt? Our Pittsburgh lawyers successfully defend claims for unpaid credit card debt and all other debt collection lawsuits in Pennsylvania. We challenge in court claims for an unpaid auto loan, student loan, mortgage debt, claims on co-signors, stake debt, junk debt, and other defense issues. Call or…

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Pennsylvania Contract Law: the Basics

Pennsylvania Contract Law: The Basics You have come to the right place concerning contract law in Pennsylvania. Our lawyers focus on contract law issues in state and federal courts in Western PA. Phone Consultation New Number: 412.342.0992  We have written extensively about contract law issues involving commercial (building purchase, leases,…

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TV or Movie “Development” and “Marketing” Fraud

TV or Movie “Development” and “Marketing” Fraud Do you have an idea for a new television show or movie? Beware of a company claiming it can help “develop” or market your concept or script for sale or license to the TV networks or movie studios.    Sniff-Out Fraud Any company demanding…

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Overcoming Barriers to Recovery

Innocent victims often need to file suit to get compensation for negligent or reckless conduct, yet Pennsylvania has placed limits on many kinds of suits. Our lawyers fight to overcome such limits. Free Case Evaluation: New Number: 412.342.0992 This articles explores some of the limitations in place in Pennsylvania, regarding lawsuits…

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Courtroom Litigation and the Admissibility of Text Messages

Our Pittsburgh litigation attorneys keep a close eye on new developments in the law.  In order for us to prevail in court  (representing either the plaintiff or defendant) we have to be keenly aware of developments concerning the admissibility of evidence.  The newest “hot topic” in this area of law is…

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What is Any Given Case Worth?

Case Valuation is Key So, what is any given case worth? Our Pittsburgh lawyers consider this question every day from both the plaintiff and defense perspective.  The same concepts below apply to both contract disputes and personal injury matters.  We describe for our clients the range of likely outcomes in any…

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