In Pennsylvania, each party pays his or her own attorney fees related to litigation, unless there is a specific contract or statutory provision allowing one party to recover costs and fees, generally. But what about court costs, such as the filing and administrative fees? Filing Fees and Court Costs…
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Clean Your Criminal Record
Expunging Your Record We are not currently handle expungements. The information below is providing a starting point for investigation on this topic, as you should contact an attorney on this subject to know if your record can be expunged. What is a “Criminal Record”? You have a criminal record the…
Pittsburgh Lawyer | Types of Arbitration in PA
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – Arbitration Our 7 lawyer firm handles alternative dispute resolution of all kinds, including mandatory or elective mediation and arbitration. We handle claims governed by the AAA (the American Arbitration Association) or done through the courts. Cost-Effective Resolution Talk to us over the phone for free….
Compulsory Arbitration in PA
What is Compulsory Arbitration? When the Plaintiff files suit in court (not small claims court) and is seeking an amount within “arbitration limits” (which are $50,000 in Allegheny County for example, exclusive of interest) the matter first goes to compulsory arbitration. Each County in Pennsylvania sets its own limits for…
Mechanic’s Lien | Pittsburgh Lawyer For Claims & Defenses
Experienced & Reliable Mechanic’s Lien Lawyers Each Pittsburgh lawyer in our firm handles any mechanic’s lien and construction law dispute in state and federal court, and in arbitration and mediation in Western PA. Plus, we bring claims and present defenses. We look into a variety of solutions, such as joint…
New Hope For Home Builders?
Hope For New Home Builders in PA In this article, we look at the difficulties that home builders have faced over the years, and a fairly recent decision that provides a ray of hope for builders in Pennsylvania. The past few years have been rough for small to medium-sized residential builder/developers…
Grounds For a New Trial: A Minefield for Lawyers
Experience Counts Anyone seeking to hire a lawyer for contentious litigation needs to be aware of his lawyer’s actual experience in court, specifically in civil litigation cases. Why is this true? For one thing, few cases are going to trial these days; 95% settle; so there are “trial lawyers” who…
I Googled Myself and…Oh No!
Our law firm gets plenty of calls from people who want to prevent their name from coming up in a “Google search,” especially where there exists a criminal record (that has been expunged but still appears in a Google search) or other embarrassing information available online. Some progress is being made on this front. The European Union…
Frivolous Lawsuits in PA & the Dragonetti Act
Frivolous Suits in PA & the Dragonetti Act Our Pittsburgh trial lawyers handle claims against those whose frivolous civil lawsuits, which can violate PA’s Dragonetti Act (or “WUCP” discussed below), PA’s Rule 1023.1 or common law abuse of process. In fact, baseless suits often cause stress, lost time, business interruption,…
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…
