Home Improvement and Commercial Contractor Disputes

It can be an exciting to construct or renovate a home or business, but unfortunately, these undertakings are complicated. Our Pittsburgh lawyers represent both property owners and contractors when disputes occur.  We have experience and insight from both perspectives. Litigation is common for disputes between the property owner and contractor…

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Agreement For Arbitration: Binding in PA?

Pennsylvania has joined at least twenty (20) other states in adopting the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (RUAA) that now governs all agreements to arbitrate in Pennsylvania.  Arbitration can come up in numerous areas of law: Employment contracts, involving non-compete clauses or non-disparagement agreements, Construction contracts, often involving AAA arbitration, A…

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Incorporate Your Business

Do you own a business, or, are you thinking of starting one? If so, great!    We can help with business incorporation to avoid pitfalls.       You probably know that doing business comes with risk and tax consequences. The good news is, our lawyers get you incorporated and guide…

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Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

When people think of “insurance,” they often think home or auto coverage, not knowing what coverage exists for claims (for you to get money) or for your defense to a claim against you.With representation, you can often overcome an insurance carrier’s denial of coverage, and possibly even sue your insurance…

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Filing Fees & Costs of Dispute Resolution

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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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…

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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…

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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, and other debt defense. Non Payment of Credit Card Debt …

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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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