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Practice Areas
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25% Divorce / Separation
19 years
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20% Child Support
19 years
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15% Marriage / Prenuptials
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10% Alimony
19 years
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10% Child Custody
19 years
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10% Contracts / Agreements
19 years
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5% Appeals
19 years
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2% Adoption
19 years
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2% Domestic Violence
19 years
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1% Estate Planning
19 years
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About Me
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Brian Vertz is a Pittsburgh family lawyer who has nearly 20 years of experience in settlement, litigation and appeals, including divorce , child support ,... more
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I endorse this lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Christian Lassen
, Philadelphia (PA), About 1 year ago
I have had the pleasure of working with Brian on several matters. His legal skills are top notch and he is an outstanding advocate in the courtroom....
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Stephen Photopoulos
, Glenshaw (PA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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20 years since Brian Christopher Vertz was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Pennsylvania |
Active
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1992 |
12/24/2011 |
| Georgia |
Active Member in Good Standing
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2006 |
01/13/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC
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2001–present
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Senior Associate at
Reed Smith Shaw & McClay
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1994–1999
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Law |
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Juris Doctor |
1992 |
| University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh |
Finance |
Master of Business Administration |
1991 |
| University of Michigan |
English |
Bachelor of arts |
1988 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Best Lawyer |
Best Lawyers in America |
2012 |
| Best Lawyer - Family Law |
Best Lawyers in America |
2011 |
| Pennsylvania Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2011 |
| Best Lawyer - Family Law |
Best Lawyers in America |
2010 |
| Pennsylvania SuperLawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2010 |
| Pennsylvania Superlawyer (Family Law) |
Super Lawyers |
2009 |
| Pennsylvania Superlawyer (Family Law) |
SuperLawyer |
2008 |
| Pennsylvania Superlawyer (Family Law) |
SuperLawyer |
2007 |
| Pennsylvania Superlawyer (Family Law) |
SuperLawyer |
2006 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Area Governor |
Toastmasters International |
2009-2010
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| Vice President |
Mellon Toastmasters |
2008-2009
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| Fellow |
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers |
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| Certified Valuation Analyst |
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts |
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 8
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Cases
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Outcome: Parent Held Not Liable to Pay for College
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Ethical Considerations in Family Law |
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers |
2012 |
| Creating Custody Orders that Meet the Developmental Needs of Children |
Penna. Conference of State Trial Judges |
2011 |
| Child Support, Spousal Support and APL |
14th Annual Family Law Update |
2010 |
| Child Support, Spousal Support and APL |
Family Law Update 2008 |
2008 |
| Business Valuation and Divorce |
Business Valuation |
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