Ellis Wesley Kunka
About Ellis
Biography
I joined Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko & Pocrass, P.C. as an associate attorney in 2011. I was honored to be appointed to partner and shareholder in January 2014. My areas of practice include family law, media law, and government relations.
I'm a Pittsburgh person, born and bred. After high school, I went on to earn my undergraduate degree in political science (with a minor in international studies) from The Ohio State University. I then went on to complete my juris doctorate at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2011.
After graduation, I was proud to have earned the 2011 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Award for the Pennsylvania Chapter.
I am a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association Family Law Section, as well as the Pennsylvania Newsmedia Association. Since 2013, I have been invited to speak to first-year law students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law regarding curriculum planning and professional responsibility.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 14 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2011
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Location
Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko & Pocrass, P.C.
707 Grant St Ste 3300, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219-1913
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Ellis Wesley Kunka's Reviews
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Posted by Nathan | November 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Complex Divorce Issues Settled. Thanks, Attorney Kunka!
My divorce was starting to look much different than what I thought my ex-wife and I had amicably agreed upon. She hired a lawyer and never told me about it, then did a complete 180 on me and basically wanted everything but the shirt off my back. Because we have children, I wanted things to be as leas...
Ellis Wesley Kunka's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ellis came into a case at the last minute and immediately took action to achieve a creative, amicable result. He is an incredibly talented negotiator and is dedicated to protecting his clients and advancing their interests. In a highly charged emotional matter, he maintained a level head and served his clients well. Highly endorsed."
"Attorney Kunka works diligently to resolve complicated divorce issues in his clients' favor."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ellis is an excellent attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Lead Counsel Rated Family Law, Lead Counsel
2011
John H. Sorg and Thomas Howell Burchfield Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh School of Law
2011
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Award for PA Chapter, University of Pittsburgh School of Law
2003
National Buckeye Scholarship, Ohio State University
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Shareholder & Associate, Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko & Pocrass, P.C.
2010 - 2011
Certified Legal Intern, University of Pittsburgh School of Family Law
2009 - 2011
Law Clerk, Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko & Pocrass, P.C.
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, Allegheny County Court Of Common Pleas, Civil Division
2007 - 2008
Financial Compliance Systems Coordinator, Heinz World Headquarters
2006 - 2006
Financial Compliance Intern, Heinz World Headquarters
Associations
2011 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Pennsylvania News Media AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Allegheny County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
Education
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Right of Access
2015
Right of Access
2014
Curriculum
2014
Media Lawyers Right-to-Know Law
2014
Right of Access
2013
Curriculum
2013
PA Children's Appellate Rules
2013
Media Lawyers Right-to-Know Law
2013
Right of Access
Publications
2012
2011
Languages
English