Understanding the Board of Claims If you think you can sue the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — or one of its agencies or universities — in court, for breach of contract, think again. It doesn’t matter if you’re a building contractor, constructing a new building for a state university. Or you’re…
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Duty to Preserve Evidence | Spoliation in PA
Preservation of Evidence | Spoliation in PA Pennsylvania law imposes a duty on all parties to a civil dispute to preserve evidence within their care, custody, or control. Otherwise, the party who improperly disposes of evidence (“spoliation”) can face severe penalties, which can include: monetary sanctions, a requirement to pay…
Served with a Subpoena in PA, Now What?!
Have you been served with a subpoena in Pennsylvania and are wondering how to respond? We handle nearly every kind of litigation matters in Western PA. Call or email our Pittsburgh lawyers for a consultation any time about responding to a subpoena in state or federal court: Contact Us Today! …
Pittsburgh Limited Tort Lawyer | PA Attorney
Pittsburgh Lawyers For Limited Tort Cases Our talented Pittsburgh lawyers fight to overcome the limited tort election in Pennsylvania. Our attorneys look for exceptions to limited tort. For example, we evaluate whether the crash and injury caused a serious impairment to a bodily function, to give you full tort status….
Should You Sign a Release in PA? Let’s What it Means.
What is a “Release”? A release is language in a written document (often a settlement agreement) that makes you give up your right to sue, in exchange for receiving something in return — typically money — from the party paying you. In other words, if you want to…
Pittsburgh Lawyer for Local Counsel in Western PA
Finding a Pittsburgh Lawyer as Local Counsel If you need local counsel in Pittsburgh to help you Pennsylvania, you’ve come to the right place. We have over 29 years of experience helping both Plaintiffs and Defendants in civil cases in state and federal courts, as well as in mediation….
SMALL CLAIMS COURT | Pittsburgh Lawyer
Understanding Small Claims Court in Western PA Small claims Court is designed to be handled without a lawyer in PA. You can seek a money judgement of up to $12,000 for any civil case. However, you should at least consult with an attorney prior to filing suit. How is evidence…
Give a “Statement” in PA? | How to Respond (Or Say Nothing)
An insurance company, lawyer, or other party investigating a civil case may ask for your statement as to something you’ve seen or heard. So then you wonder: How do I respond? What are the consequences of giving a statement? You may have heard the expression “anything you say can be…
Injured Man Gets 1 Billion Dollar Verdict in PA
We rarely post an article about a single verdict in Pennsylvania, but one recent PA jury verdict stands apart and shows just how far jurors will go, to punish a company believed to have seriously harmed the Plaintiff. Amagaso v. Mitsubishi Motors In 2017, Francis Amagasu, age 58,…
Recovering Triple & Punitive Damages: Dwyer v. Ameriprise Fin., Inc.
Two Different Ways to Punish the Defendant Some civil cases in PA involve a claim against the Defendant for treble or triple damages, which is typically for violation of a consumer protection statue, such as PA’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (“UTPCPL”). There, the plaintiff can get award…
