Philip Vance McCalister

Philip Vance McCalister

4.5
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at Lower Burrell, PA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +3 more

3850 Leechburg Road, Suites 10 & 11, Lower Burrell, PA

About Philip

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

Support, Separation, Child Support

37 years

30%
Family 30%

Child Custody, Support, Separation, Divorce.

37 years

30%
Bankruptcy and Debt 15%

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13

37 years

15%
Business 10%

I represent small businesses in all matters from formation to litigation to dissolution.

37 years

10%
Criminal Defense 5%

Traffic, Misdemeanors, Felonies

37 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McCalister Law Office

3850 Leechburg Road, Suites 10 & 11, Lower Burrell, PA, 15068

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Philip Vance McCalister's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Lorna Torres

I would recommend The Law offices of Philip McCalister in a heartbeat. He is cordial, dedicated, and as an Alimony Master, he is passionate about getting the job done for every client, big or small. Thank you Philip for taking the time to give me a free phone consultation just minutes after I left a... message inquiring divorce, alimony, and other legal advice. You are a blessing to many.

Posted by Brittany | November 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Custody

He helped my family out a lot with the custody battle. He was my fathers attorney and basically took my brother and I under his wing.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

It was a long time ago, but very caring...

Frightening time for me but he Helped me understand and gain the strength I needed and was very good to my young child.

Posted by Chelsey | October 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A very knowledgeable and supportive lawyer

Phil has assisted me in my divorce and custody case with my ex husband. He was incredibly easy to work with and understanding. He personally cares about his clients. His goal is that his clients are “ the most informed individuals in the room”. He kept me aware of progress the whole way through.... I felt very comfortable knowing Phil was doing everything to help me in my individual case.

Posted by Virginia | August 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hired for divorce attorney

Hired him as my divorce attorney 17 years ago, I did not know my rights my divorce was handled horribly. My ex husband passed away 2 years ago went to collect what I was entitled to & found out Phillip McAlister never filed the papers that I paid $500 for, so I lost everything!!!! Called to talk to P...hillip McAlister and his reply was quote ( Oops I dropped the ball ) then I set up a meeting with him and he told me that he was financially disabled to help me out at the moment because his secretary embezzled his money, I cannot afford another attorney to sue him he has made my future very unaffordable, he has never show any restitution for what he has done, very highly not recommended

Philip McCalister

Replied last August 19, 2019

While my recollection of these events is different than your own, I am deeply saddened that you feel I let you down. It is always the practice of this office to follow through with all matters our clients pay us to do.

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Philip Vance McCalister's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Schachte

Family lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Philip for a number of years by working within the same legal office. He is an invaluable attorney for this office and the community."

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Karen Ferri

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Best Attorney Silver Award, Trib Total Media

2010

Best of 2010 Best Collaborative Divorce Law, Pittsburgh City Paper

Associations

2013 - Present

WCCC Educational Foundation

Board of Directors-President

1993 - Present

Westmoreland County Bar Association

Committee Chairman

1990 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Education

1989

University of Idaho College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Fuller Theological Seminary

M-Div Master of Divinity

1976

California State University, Fullerton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1974

College of the Sequoias

AA

Languages

English

Activity

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