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Ana Lisa Petrella

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Avvo Rating7.3
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Licensed for 4 years
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About Ana

Ana Lisa Petrella focuses her practice in the area of family law. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a concentration in Business Administration in 2013 from Duquesne University and her Juris Doctorate in 2016 from the Duquesne University School of Law. She was admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and the Western District of Pennsylvania in 2016.

Prior to joining Voelker & Kairys, LLC, Attorney Petrella worked at a Pittsburgh law firm where she focused her practice in the area of family law. During her tenure at Duquesne University School of Law, Ana Lisa earned a concentration in family law studies and participated in the Duquesne Family Law Clinic. Additionally, she clerked for the Honorable Jill E. Rangos in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Division, along with numerous other internships. She was the recipient of a CALI Excellence for the Future Award, JoAnn Ross Wilder Law Student Scholarship, and she currently volunteers with the Allegheny County Family Court Pro Se Motions Program.  Attorney Petrella was selected by SuperLawyers as a "2018 Rising Star." 

Practice areas

OtherWills and living willsChild custodyDivorce and separationFamily
  1. Family: 30%

  2. Divorce and separation: 30%

  3. Child custody: 30%

  4. Wills and living wills: 5%

  1. Power of attorney: 5%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

310 Grant St Ste 1220
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Voelker & Kairys, LLC

310 Grant St Ste 1220
Pittsburgh, PA, 15219-2262

Voelker and Kairys

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StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
PAActive201609/05/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2018
CALI Excellence for the Future AwardDuquesne University School of Law2015
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyVitti & Vitti & Associates2016 - 2017
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
Allegheny County Family Law SectionMember2016 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Duquesne University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2016
Duquesne UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2013

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Review Ana Petrella

Rising Star

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As an attorney and businessman in an exceedingly technical field, I have had the good fortune to work with a great many seasoned and excellent attorneys. While representing me in a complex matter, Ana Lisa demonstrated the skill, intelligence, and temperament to become one of Pittsburgh's premier family-law practitioners. I give her my whole-hearted recommendation.
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Best Attorney money can buy!

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Ana Lisa was referred to me from a family friend and I could not have been more blessed. My divorce is finally in the final leg of the journey and she was able to work with and make progress with probably the worst attorney in Pittsburgh. Ana Lisa stays in constant communication with you and explains every step of each process and I truly believe she does care about her clients. The mixture of her wisdom and her passion for justice make her a force to be reckoned with.
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Hired attorney

Excellent attorney

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My experience with Ana Lisa representing me, in my child custody cases , was great . Before hireing her I had no rights , no written agreements, and I was lost in the family Davision system , I had no answers to my questions and I needed someone to have my back . Ana Lisa, listen to my concerns ,and questions ,and went to work immediately . I can’t thank you enough for everything that was accomplished!!! Best wishes Matt
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Impeccable, honest and trustworthy attorney

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I had been separated for nearly 3 years working with a different attorney and getting NOWHERE in the progress of my divorce. I switched to Ana Lisa after a referral and I could not be more pleased with my results. She fought tooth and nail for everything she believed I deserved and would not let me settle for anything less. Divorce is hard enough as it is. Having an attorney that you can trust is so very important during this time. Communication is a huge part of choosing the right counsel for your needs and I can tell you that Ana is an excellent communicator. She always responded to calls and emails typically within an hour or less and kept me up to date on all the progress she was making for me. Her honesty and professionalism was exactly what I needed on my side to my divorce quickly and drama free.
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Divorce

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I was almost 65 years old. I had been married 16 years. I put all my time, love and emotional support into my marriage. I was scared and anxious through the entire process. Ana Lisa did not just give me legal support, she also gave me the words I needed to hear most often, “ Everything is going to be OK”. I will always appreciate her empathy. Because she was right. Everything turned out fine. She is an asset to the firm.
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Attorney endorsements

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Tara Hutchinson, Child custody Attorney on Jul 27, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Ana Lisa is a top-level attorney when it comes to client service. She is compassionate, skilled, diligent and a wonderful advocate.

Jonathan Voelker, Family Attorney on Jul 27, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker

Ana Lisa can provide a solid straightforward approach to resolving family law matters. Her dedication and commonsense allows her to be a step ahead. I strongly endorse her as a colleague.

Pernille Frankmar, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 26, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer fully.

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  • Hourly Rates$200-$250/hour
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card