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Joshua Parke Geist
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Biography
The son of a mining equipment salesman and a public–school teacher, Josh grew up in Lancaster, Pa. He earned his B.A. and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, where he became a member of the distinguished academic honor society Phi Beta Kappa.
Mr. Geist is a partner with Goodrich & Geist, P.C. in Pittsburgh. He concentrates his practice in personal injury representation, automobile litigation, medical negligence and product liability. Mr. Geist received his B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh and his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He is the Immediate Past President of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (WPTLA) and also serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ, formerly the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association).
Mr. Geist is an invited member of the prestigious Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, an invitation-only group made up of the top trial lawyers in Pittsburgh. Mr. Geist has served as co-chair of the Automobile Litigation Section of PAJ. He has been named a Pennsylvania “Super Lawyer” Rising Star, which is limited to 2.5% of practicing attorneys in Pennsylvania under the age of 40 or in practice less than 10 years. Mr. Geist is a frequent writer and speaker on personal injury topics and has taught trial techniques and tactics to law students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
40%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 25 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2000
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Location
Goodrich and Geist
3634 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212
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Joshua Parke Geist's Reviews
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Posted by Carol | July 2, 2014
Positive Experience - Positive Results
I would not hesitate to recommend Josh and his firm. He was very helpful guiding me through the legal process. He was very willing to explain all of my options. He listened to my concerns. I was very satisfied with the successful resolution of my case.
Posted by Jim | October 16, 2013
Joshua Geist review
Josh was very helpful throughout our case. Since we had zero experience with the legal system he was a valuable guide during this tough time. Josh and his staff really made a very complicated process into a simpler one that we could handle while also recovering from a serious injury. They were gre...
Joshua Parke Geist's Lawyer Endorsements
"I can endorse Attorney Geist for his skill in the areas of bodily injury litigation and his professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is an excellent injury lawyer with a stellar reputation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is a hardworking, knowledgeable attorney who serves his clients well."
"Joshua Geist is a very skilled and knowledgeable trial lawyer. He is an aggressive advocate for his clients. He cares about his clients, and always strives to get the best outcome possible for each and every client he represents."
"I endorse Joshua. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked on a case with Josh as the opposing counsel We were able to address all issues in a professional manner while still advocating for our respective clients. Josh is extremely professional. I highly recommend."
"I endorse Josh Geist in the area of personal injury law. Josh is a very intelligent and well respected attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is extremely bright and hard working. He represents his clients well."
Veronica Richards
Medical malpractice lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
1997
Phi Beta Kappa, University of Pittsburgh
1997
University Scholar, University of Pittsburgh
1993
Leadership Scholarship, Elon University
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Goodrich & Geist, P.C.
2000 - 2012
Trial Attorney, Goodrich & Geist, P.C.
1998 - 2000
Law Clerk, Gismondi & Lazzara, P.C.
Associations
2012 - Present
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationImmediate Past President
2010 - Present
Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny CountyFellow
2003 - Present
Pennsylvania Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2002 - Present
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
2000 - Present
Allegheny County Bar Association
2011 - 2012
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
2010 - 2011
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident-Elect
2009 - 2010
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationVice President
2009 - 2010
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
2008 - 2009
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationSecretary
2005 - 2009
Pennsylvania Association For JusticeCo-Chair- Auto Law Section
2004 - 2004
Pennsylvania Association For JusticeChair- New Lawyers Section
Education
2000
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
PaAJ 26th Annual Auto Law Seminar
UM/UIM Cases after Koken
2007
PaTLA Seminar
Pitfalls and Landmines: Liens, Subrogation and Joint Tortfeasor Releases
2007
PaTLA Annual Update for Civil Litigators Seminar
Auto Law Update
2007
Allegheny County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division Seminar
Trying a Case
2006
WPTLA Chicken Soup for the Trial Lawyer's Soul Seminar
Settlement Strategies
2005
PaTLA Quarterly Update Telephone Seminar
Quarterly Update of the Law
2005
PaTLA Quarterly Update Telephone Seminar
Quarterly Update of the Law
2005
PaTLA Quarterly Update Telephone Seminar
Quarterly Update of the Law
2005
PaTLA Auto Law Seminar
UM/UIM Discovery
2004
PaTLA Hot Issues in UM/UIM
Bad Faith in UM/UIM Cases
2004
PaTLA Auto Law Strategies Seminar
Update of UM/UIM Cases
2003
PaTLA Premises Liability Seminar
Investigation of Premises Liability Case
2003
PaTLA Auto Law Seminar
Update of UM/UIM Cases
2003
PaTLA Auto Law Seminar
New Arbitration Rules
2002
PaTLA Civil Litigators Update Seminar
Auto Law Update
2002
PaTLA Auto Law Seminar
Update of UM/UIM Cases
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Gaming Law: PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act of 2004
Injury Cases at Casinos
Publications
2008
PaAJ
UM/UIM Cases after Koken
2004
PaTLA
Bad Faith in UM/UIM Cases
2001
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English
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