Christi Marie Wallace

Christi Marie Wallace

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 13 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment ... +2 more

429 4th Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA

About Christi

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 10%

13 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour

Contingency

40%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 13 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2012

Active

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Location

MKO Employment Law LLC

429 4th Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

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Christi Marie Wallace's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by cynthia | November 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Brilliant Lawyer

Christi Wallace is a extremely smart and compassionate lawyer whom helped me win my unemployment case. She is very well versed in her field of law. Thank you Christi.

Posted by Matt | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Unemployment Appeal

Christi represented me on an unemployment hearing. She was very responsive. Her building and presentation of the case led to a positive outcome. Highly recommended.

Posted by Anthony | September 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Very Satisfied!

I contacted Christi Wallace about legal help for my being wrongfully terminated from my job. Christi was there for me every step of the way. I don't think there are many Lawyers with the Level of Experience and Confidence that Christi had. She handled my case with Professionalism and in a way that ...mad me feel Comfortable trough the whole process. I am Very Satisfied with the outcome of my case and I Highly recommend Christi to anyone Looking for a Lawyer to take on their case.

Posted by Tavona | November 08, 2013 | Employment & Labor

great representative

She a a good lawyer to represent you in your case. she recently just help me win a case against my old employer in the unemployment court. she was very helpful she listened and I appreciate everything she did for me.

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Christi Marie Wallace's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Lopez

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Working with Attorney Wallace was an absolute pleasure. Not only is she extremely accessible and personable both on and off the legal field, she is a fantastic team leader who understands how to properly manage her team so as to achieve the best possible solution for each and every client. I highly recommend using Attorney Wallace for all employment matters."

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Martell Harris

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Ruppert

Litigation lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Christi is among the most knowledgeable, organized, and effective litigators I have ever met. I endorse her without hesitation."

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Kayla Drum

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Christi is one of the hardest working and most effective attorneys I have ever met."

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Nelson Berardinelli

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Christi is a very talented and knowledgeable lawyer, and an experienced litigator who gets results for her clients."

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Erin Rudert

Unknown lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Christi Wallace helps her clients through some of the most difficult and frustrating disputes with current and former employers. She is very skilled at navigating particularly the unemployment compensation system and winning benefits for clients who have no other recourse."

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Joseph Pometto

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Christi on a few issues and each time I was newly impressed with her dedication and professionalism. Her level of understanding and expertise in unemployment and civil litigation is top notch. I would recommend her to any client and it is a pleasure to work with her."

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David Kraemer

Unknown lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I strongly endorse Christi Wallace. Christi is a highly experienced and highly regarded employment attorney. Christi is great with clients, listening to her clients’ needs and goals, and strongly fighting on their behalf. I would enthusiastically recommend Christi to anyone looking for a great employment litigator."

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Elizabeth Pollock-Avery

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I fully endorse this lawyer. Christi is passionate about making sure the needs of her clients are met. She fights for her clients. Christi is an excellent attorney,"

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Michael Kraemer

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I unequivocally endorse this lawyer as a great employment litigator. It is almost as if everyday our firm gets a call from her former clients extolling how amazingly well she performed in a hearing. I can't think of a better attorney to represent clients in adverse litigation. She is a top notch lawyer and receives my highest recommendations."

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David Manes

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I strongly endorse Christi Wallace as an employment law attorney and fierce litigator. She is phenomenal at helping clients navigate the confusing legal and administrative systems involved in employment disputes, and I would recommend her to anyone who needs an employment law attorney."

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Jose Carvallo

Employment and labor lawyer

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Kayla Drum

Employment and labor lawyer

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Jennifer Prior

Employment and labor lawyer

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Sean Ruppert

Employment and labor lawyer

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Nelson Berardinelli

Employment and labor lawyer

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Christopher DelGaizo

Personal injury lawyer

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Martell Harris

Litigation lawyer

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Erin Rudert

Personal injury lawyer

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Joseph Pometto

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Kraemer

Litigation lawyer

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David Manes

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Pro Bono Program Certificate of Recognition, Duquesne University

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, MKO Employment Law LLC

2019 - 2019

Partner, Ruppert, Manes, Narahari, LLC

2018 - 2019

Partner, Kraemer, Manes & Associates, LLC

2013 - 2018

Associate, Kraemer, Manes and Associates, LLC

2012 - 2013

Associate, Kraemer Law Firm

2011 - 2011

Legal Assistant, Brenlove & Fuller, LLC

2010 - 2010

Legal Assistant, Shah Law Firm

2010 - 2011

Legal Intern, Duquesne University Unemployment Compensation Clinic

Associations

2015 - Present

Federal Court Section of Allegheny County Bar Association

Three Year Council Member

2012 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association

Affiliate Member

2009 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

Affiliate Member

Education

2012

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Duquesne University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2011

Dean Sciullo Fundamentals of Law Continuing Education Series Forbidden Case Law: Unpublished Opinions in Pennsylvania Courts

Languages

English

French

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