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Bradley Scott Dornish

Real estate Attorney at Wexford, PA

5.0   7 reviews
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  • Licensed for 38 years
    State PA
    Acquired 1984
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Bradley

Learn Bradley’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Real estate
    30%
    All aspects of real estate law including real estate litigation and transactions

    38 years

  2. Construction and development
    20%

    38 years

  3. Business
    15%
    Represent small business owners in structuring, formation, contract issues and day to day operational issues

    33 years

  4. Landlord or tenant
    15%
    We represent residential & commercial landlords ONLY along with HOA's & residential condominiums

    38 years

  5. Limited liability company (LLC)
    10%

    33 years

  6. Residential real estate
    10%
    licensed title agent and real estate instructor as well as real estate attorney

    38 years

BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE LAWYER. SUPERIOR LEGAL & CLOSING SERVICES.

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Dornish Law Offices, P.C.
6000 Brooktree Road
Suite 301
Wexford, PA, 15090

Reviews

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Posted by Suresh | August 27, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent Closing Services
I engaged Brad Dornish's closing services for our refinancing. There were bank transmission issues that were involved but Brad stepped in personally to resolve them.
Posted by Lynn | June 30, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Rental Property case
Brad, Beth Fischman, and staff at Dornish Law Offices were more than helpful. Brad and Beth were thorough, efficient, knowledgeable and professional with our case. They spent time discussing our issue, calming us down after our initial contact; their responses were timely with our follow-up questions/ concerns; provided additional information to help us in the future management of our rental property; came to a settlement that was much less than we anticipated; and advised us every step in the process. We felt very assured and comforted--Brad and his staff are awesome!
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Posted by anonymous | March 9, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Answered avoid question
Gave me things to think about.
Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Property Covenant Consultation
Brad was very well prepared for our initial consultation. He is a good listener; very congenial manner of speaking; and, made sound and practical suggestions.
Posted by Chris | April 25, 2015
Superb rental attorney
We have a small LLC with rental properties in the Pittsburgh area. Brad has been our real estate attorney for 7 years. His depth of knowledge regarding the ins and outs of rental property is profound. A knowledgeable author, he is frequently asked to speak to landlord groups. A landlord himself, he is aggressively on the side of the landlord. We use his lease, and recently won a case in Magistrate's Court, netting us several thousand dollars. In another instance, we had a tenant who would not transfer the utilities into the tenant's name. Brad provided us the exact language to use, and the utilities were transferred in days. Brad is a great combination of ethical pragmatism, street smarts and a total command of his field.
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Posted by Gloria | September 1, 2013
Superb Landlord's Attorney
Being a landlord of residential rental properties can be very rewarding, but also has the potential to be a legal minefield. If you are a landlord in Western Pennsylvania, you will find no better counselor, adviser, and attorney than Brad Dornish. One of his major strengths is that he is a fellow landlord, and he comes from a family of real estate investors. While he has a deep understanding of the law, Brad’s advice is always ‘real world’ and not theoretical or esoteric. He does not hide behind vague generalities and hand waving, but offers you concrete, actionable courses of action. When you speak with Brad, you know that you are receiving sound, ethical advice. Brad’s integrity and principles are above approach: he is tough but fair. We are long-term real estate investors who utilize a shorter mortgage term to realize value and cash flow. We have had an excellent attorney/client relationship with Brad for over half a decade. When we were first starting out in rental real estate, we were in frequent contact with Brad and his team. His staff is knowledgeable and responsive. They are always available to help us and were never condescending. As we became more experienced, we did not need to consult with him on every transaction, but he was our “go-to” guy for problematic situations. For example, we recently had several challenging situations where renters signed leases, gave us money, and then decided not to move in. Brad’s steady hand and unambiguous advice allowed us to navigate these troubled waters successfully. As a landlord, you must use a lease that complies with the requirements of the Plain Language Consumer Contract Act. Brad has authored a “Plain Language” lease that, while just, protects every right the landlord has. We have used his lease in over 30 rental transactions without a problem (knock on wood). Brad ensures that his lease is up-to-date. For example, he recently sent us a new edition of his “Plain Language” lease that incorporates the latest Act 129 provisions. Given the ever-changing landscape of real estate law, it is a great comfort that, as a landlord, you are always current and up-to-date. Brad is particularly conversant on recent developments regarding Allegheny County property tax appeals. Brad is a major player in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and Commonwealth real estate rental arenas, and is very active in the Pennsylvania Residential Owners Association (PROA), providing a wealth of information and knowledge. Brad lectures and writes for his fellow attorneys, and is the attorney that other lawyers and real estate professionals go to when they have a complex rental issue. In summary, we recommend Brad and his team with enthusiasm, and without reservation, which is the highest recommendation that we give. We appreciate the opportunity to publically applaud such an accomplished professional.
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Posted by anonymous | October 6, 2010
Great Real Esate Lawyer - Knowledgable and has a Good Staff
I am a new real estate investor in the area and he has advised us well in our business and it was easy to have his his staff help us create our entities quickly. Though, it has only been half a year of support from him, it has been great. He & his staff responses within a day. Email communication is prompt as well.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 175-275 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • President
  • Dornish Law Offices, P.C.
  • 2011 - Present
  • President
  • Dornish & Scolieri, P.C.
  • 1993 - 2009
  • Managing Partner
  • Dornish Voelker & Scolieri, P.C.
  • 1993 - 1996
  • Partner
  • Reale Fossee & Ferry, P.C.
  • 1992 - 1993
  • Associate
  • Reale, Fossee & Ferry, P.C.
  • 1984 - 1992
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Education

  • Duquesne University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1984
  • Muhlenberg College
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1981

Associations

  • Allegheny County Bar Association
  • Chairman of Real Property Section
  • 2019 - Present
  • Pennsylvania Residential Owners Association
  • Chairman
  • 2014 - Present
  • Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas – Court Appointed
  • Landlord Tenant Procedural Rules Committee
  • 2007 - Present
  • Pennsylvania Residential Owners Association
  • Director
  • 2006 - Present
  • American Congress of Real Estate
  • Secretary
  • 2002 - Present
  • American Congress of Real Estate
  • Director
  • 1996 - Present
  • American Mensa
  • 1981 - Present
  • Pennsylvania Residential Owners’ Association
  • Chair of the Judicial Committee
  • N/A
  • Duquesne Trial Moot Court Board
  • Chairman
  • 1982 - 1983
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2020
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2019
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2019
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2015
  • Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2011
  • Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2010
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2009
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2008
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2007
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2006
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2005
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2004
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2003
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2002
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2001
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2000
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1999
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1998
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1997
  • American Jurisprudence Award in Property
  • Duquesne University
  • 1982
  • Full Merit Scholarship 3 years
  • Duquesne University School of Law
  • 1981
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Publications

  • The Allegheny County Bar Foundation
  • Training Manual for Allegheny County Landlord Tenant Special Arbitration Panels
  • 2010
  • Pennsylvania Bar Institute
  • Real Estate 10, Buying and Selling Residential Real Property
  • 2010

Speaking Engagements

  • ACBA Real Estate Section – CLE
  • Ethics Panel Discussion and Recent Changes to the Real Estate Sales Agreement
  • 2010
  • ACBA Construction Law and Real Property Sections
  • Anatomy of a Troubled Project
  • 2010
  • Half Moon, LLC
  • Solving Recession-Related Title Problems
  • 2009
  • Lorman Education Services
  • Landlord and Tenant Law in Pennsylvania
  • 2006
  • Half Moon, LLC
  • Real Estate Title Issues in Pennsylvania
  • 2006
  • National Business Institute
  • Real Estate Title Examination in Pennsylvania
  • 2004
  • Professional Education Series
  • Collecting From Tenants in Pennsylvania/Legal Supplement
  • 2003
  • National Business Institute
  • Mastering Real Estate Titles and Title Insurance in Pennsylvania
  • 2003
  • Professional Education Series
  • Collecting From Tenants in Pennsylvania/Legal Supplement
  • 2002
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Attorney endorsements

Received (4)
Given (4)
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Unknown Attorney | May 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Real estate Attorney | Jan 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Brad is experienced, attentive and creative on his clients' behalf. For real estate matters that I do not handle personally, I have referred my clients to Brad because I know that he will be attentive to their needs and unique circumstances. Brad is a frequent lecturer on a variety of legal topics and his presentations are always well done."
Real estate Attorney | May 26
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Attorney Dornish is one of the most creative, intelligent attorneys I have had the good fortune to work with during my time as both a law student and as an attorney. Working for a great attorney gave me the best foundation I could have had for my future career in law. I have full faith in my recommendation of Attorney Dornish."
Corporate and incorporation Attorney | Sep 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Attorney Dornish for many years now. During that entire time, I have found him to be extremely knowledgable of all aspects of real estate law and the related areas of corporate law / business formation and litigation. He also has the unique ability to focus all of his energies on solving the problems that come up in legal matters form time to time. It is this knowledge and problem solving ability that makes it easy for me to refer all sorts of legal matters to Brad Dornish. I whole heartedly endorse this excellent lawyer."
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