Breach of Contract Litigation: Show Me the Contract! Many clients ask us, how long will my civil litigation case actually take — for breach of contract, property damage, or physical injuries? The answer is, “It depends. Could be a while.” This is because the Complaint — filed to enforce one’s…
PA Representation Needed – Parties Elect Litigation in PA
Our Pittsburgh lawyers regularly serve as local counsel in contractual disputes between parties having almost nothing to do with Pittsburgh. So then, why Pittsburgh — as the place to file or have to defend a suit? Can Your Contract Determine The Forum to Bring Challenges? Yes. A contract is like a…
Want Out of a Contract in PA? – You Can Cancel It (Sometimes)
Getting out of an Agreement in Pennsylvania, Cancel it! Our Pittsburgh litigation lawyers know one thing: nobody wants to litigate a contract dispute, but sometimes it’s worth challenging an agreement, if you can void the agreement, cleanly. Maybe you agreed to pay thousands for home improvement, but are having second…
Cost of Options That Waive Rights to Sue
Our Pittsburgh lawyers often have bad news for the injured motorist who had elected “limited tort” to save a little money on the cost of car insurance. “Limited” tort does just that. It limits your ability to sue for the consequences of an accident caused by another. You see,…
Mediation in Pittsburgh PA – Is it Mandatory?
Mediation in Federal and State Court Our Pittsburgh civil litigation lawyers have marveled at the federal court system’s use of mediation to help avoid protracted litigation. In fact, in the Western District of PA, the federal rules require litigants to participate in mediation (or another form of alternative dispute resolution)…
Why Do Many Counselors at Law Decline Restriction Cases?
Many Lawyers — Not Us! — Say “NO” to All Limited Tort Cases Our Pittsburgh attorneys love taking on limited tort cases. That said, prospective clients often tell us: “I called other auto injury lawyers and they said they don’t handle limited tort.” This raises the question: if a lawyer…
Pedestrian Injury | Pittsburgh Lawyers & Attorney Fee only 1/3!
Compensation For Pedestrians Injured in Pennsylvania “Great attorney. Very easy to talk to and personable.” ★★★★★ By Pam “The best at what he does.” ★★★★★ By Isaac – For More Reviews The Rights of Pedestrians A pedestrian does not expect to be injured. It happens innocently enough: you’re crossing the…
A Lien Regarding One’s Residence in PA
Encumbrance to Title Residential Improvement in PA Our Pittsburgh lawyers will handle mechanic’s lien claim and defenses throughout PA — for non-payment of new construction or renovations — but how do liens relate to home improvement? Silent on this topic was the Mechanic’s Lien Act of 1963 in Pennsylvania. The same…
Attorney Fees: Who is Responsible For Civil Litigation in PA?
Shouldn’t the Loser Pay The Winning Party’s Attorney Fees? It goes without saying that civil litigation can be expensive, so when is the loser responsible to pay the winner’s attorney fees in Pennsylvania? The “American Rule” rule — followed in both state and federal court in Pennsylvania — is, each…
Damages for Contract or Tort? Here’s the “Gist”
Gist of the Action Doctrine in Pennsylvania Every party filing a lawsuit for money wants to maximize the value of his claim, naturally. It’s tempting to throw various theories (of recovery) at the jury, to see which one “sticks.” Only, Pennsylvania has adopted something called the Gist of the Action Doctrine. …
