Mary Bower Sheats

Mary Bower Sheats

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Family Lawyer at Bridgeville, PA
Practice Areas: Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ... +8 more

1195 Washington Pike, Suite 325, Bridgeville, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 47 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1978

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Location

Law Offices of Mary Bower Sheats

1195 Washington Pike, Suite 325, Bridgeville, PA, 15017

Gilliland Vanasdale Law Office, LLC

1667 Route 228, Suite 300, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066

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Mary Bower Sheats's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nicole | March 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Genuine and Honest Attorney

Mary was honest with me about the best course of action for my situation. She didn't waste my time and was very quick to get things done. She was very professional and respectful. I really felt like she had my back.

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

TOP quality lawyer.

I am currently filing for bankruptcy, a place I never thought I would be. Our severe financial hardship came out of severe medical hardship. We lost all we had built financially. I have been terrified of ever approaching this. I am among the people who have stereotyped lawyers, TV having a great i...nfluence on this. The best recommendation I ever received was Mary Bower Sheats. At the center of her top level competency is something I didn't expect to find - "Humanity". It is a humanity that makes me view the entire law profession in a different perspective. I entered her office with terror, which was immediately replaced by total confidence and total trust in who she is. Her presentation of a large amount of information that I needed - was done with such clarity and simplicity that even I could understand all the information given. The fact that I requested to write a review for her shows how she has opened up my perspective from "stereotyping" to having the greatest respect.

Posted by Mary Grace | April 7, 2015

From Bankruptcy to Success! - Could Not Have Done it Without Mary Bower Sheats

With great honor and privilege I write this review regarding Mary Bower Sheats. If not for her wisdom, , intelligence, positiveness, caring and compassion I could not have become the person that I am today! As my Attorney, Mary would keep me updated on what I needed to complete and informed me of ...all aspects of my case. Her communication skills, as well as her heart, are unsurpassed. With a positive attitude Mary shines brightly among all Attorneys- she is not only extremely intelligent- is dependable, honest, forthright, honorable courageous and compassionate. After seven years I completed the Bankruptcy program successfully. If not for Mary Bower Sheats, I would not be the woman I am today- she helped me grow into the person I am and for this- I am most grateful! Truly, she is THE BEST OF THE BEST.

Posted by Helene | February 3, 2015

Highly Recommended

I can't speak highly enough about Mary. At a critical time of pay reduction and then job loss, my income was less than what I owed. I did an initial consultation with Mary and what I thought was in my best interest, wasn't. Mary took the time and put forth so much effort in helping me choose a pat...h that I couldn't be more pleased with. What was so important to me was the TIME Mary took in laying out all the facts, presenting options, and coming up with a plan that was the very best fit for me. I also after 3 years am still impressed with the response time when I have a question. I email Mary and I literally hear back from her immediately. There are never long time periods of waiting. I believe this is because Mary puts herself in the shoes of her clients. She understands concerns and maybe even the fear you are feeling with legal terminology so responds quickly with full explanations that are understandable to you. With this being said, with the kindness that exudes from Mary to her clients, understand this..... Mary is tough, strong, and will fight for you. She will fight for what's right and what is in the best interest of her client. I highly recommend Mary if you are looking for a bankruptcy attorney. Her knowledge, people skills, and honesty are second to none.

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Mary Bower Sheats's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Vanasdale

General practice lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is extremely knowledgeable in the law and truly cares about her clients and getting great results."

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Jennifer Gilliland-Vanasdale

General practice lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I one hundred percent endorse this lawyer. I have had the privilege of working with Mary on various cases for more than 20 years. She is my go to for advice and she never disappoints. Thank you Mary!"

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Janice Quoresimo

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent attorney!"

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Kristen Bojarski

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is an excellent bankruptcy lawyer who is also very knowledgeable in family law."

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Gusty Sunseri

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend Mary, she is a very skilled attorney."

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Crystal Thornton-Illar

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is knowledgeable and good to work with."

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Bryan Keenan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mary handles complex issues, is easy to work with and provides aggressive representation."

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Karen Ferri

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is well prepared and competent in both family and bankruptcy matters."

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Matthew Logue

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Vanasdale

General practice lawyer

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Susan Pearlstein

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Kristen Bojarski

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Gilliland-Vanasdale

General practice lawyer

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Ellis Kunka

Family lawyer

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Mark Criss

Unknown lawyer

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Bryan Keenan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Cindy Bernstein

Family lawyer

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Karen Ferri

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®

2024

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®

2021

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®

2016

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Of Counsel, Gilliland Vanasdale Law Office, LLC

1998 - Present

Practitioner, Mary Bower Sheats

1993 - 1998

Attorney, Donald and Fran

Associations

1985 - Present

Neighborhood Legal Services Association

Volunteer Attorney

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Women's Bar Association of Western Pennsylvania

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Allegheny County Estate of CG

Confidential court approved settlement exceeding a million dollars

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Education

1978

Duquesne University School of Law

1975

Michigan State University

Speaking Engagements

2013

Pennsylvania Bar Association

In the Red Dealing with Debt

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