Erin Kelly Rudert

Erin Kelly Rudert

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Brain Injury, Insurance, Animal & Dog Bites

310 Grant Street, Suite 1500, Pittsburgh, PA

About Erin

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 65%

Plaintiff's-only personal injury litigation in all types of claims - motor vehicle, motorcycle, tractor trailer, slip/trip and fall, premises liability, code violations, dog bites, federal tort claims, dangerous roadways, etc.

21 years | 1,500 cases

65%
Brain Injury 25%

Plaintiffs-only representation for individuals suffering from a brain injury as a result of any type of injury incident, whether it be a car collision, a fall, or some other scenario.

21 years | 200 cases

25%
Animal and Dog Bites 5%

Plaintiff's-only representation for individuals injured by animal attacks or animal incidents.

21 years | 50 cases

5%
Insurance 5%

Plaintiff's-only insurance litigation focusing on coverage issues, questions of state law and public policy, contract disputes

21 years | 50 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%

Pro bono

5 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ainsman Levine, LLC

310 Grant Street, Suite 1500, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

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Erin Kelly Rudert's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sean | February 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very helpful

Erin was amazing. This was my first ever time I needed a lawyer and she help me thru everything. She explained everything as it was going on. Also if I had a question she would get back to me very fast with the answers

Posted by Lauren | February 18, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Highly Recommend

I had the opportunity to be consulted by Erin and I was immediately blown away by not only her level of expertise but her level of empathy as well. It was very clear to me that she cares about people and was truly listening when I spoke. She was very confident and I was impressed by her magnitude... of knowledge and experience. I would not hesitate to recommend Erin Rudert. It is extremely difficult to find a good, trustworthy attorney and she is the real deal.

Erin Rudert

Replied last February 20, 2019

Thank you, Lauren. I wish you the best in everything and hope you found our communications to be helpful.

Posted by Malissa | December 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Quit due to low settlement possibility and our expectation of the service provided and even polite communication.

Erin, and the website at large, offered an aggressive approach. After almost a year, I called her out on her approach. The response was laughable-she claimed she did things that we took care of ourselves. I communicated with clear questions, but did not receive clear answers. She released my case aft...er I requested the promised aggressive effort and basic business appropriate communication, not reponses that were vague, rambling, and avoided the questions. I was told we expected too much.

Erin Rudert

Replied last December 8, 2018

I am very sorry that you feel we disappointed you. I went to great lengths to try to satisfy your requests for information, including responding to emails on evenings and weekends to provide the fastest responses possible. You’re aware your case had many issues, and the withdrawal of representation had nothing to do with the merits of the case. This was communicated to you in writing twice. I withdrew because of your expressed dissatisfaction with the work being performed, even though I had advanced your case to the point where we were waiting for a response from the insurance carrier to a demand package. As I explained numerous times, one of the most important things in an attorney-client relationship is that the client trust the attorney so the client believes the actions being taken are correct. If a client expresses distrust in an attorney’s skill or approach, the relationship is not sustainable. The best case in the world can crumble if the client doesn’t trust her attorney. I certainly do not believe the work performed for you was in any way deficient, and the expertise my firm beought to the case is what got it beyond the initial phase where on paper it appeared completely lost.

Posted by Maria | February 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Once Erin Took Charge It Happened

Attorney Erin Rudert was amazing. Once she was handed the case, after almost 16 months of this case being in the hands of another attorney, she closed the case successfully, professionally and compassionately. Attorney Rudert negotiated my case to my benefit. I could not be more please with Erin....

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experienced and Caring

Erin handled my personal injury case with excellence. She was highly recommended to me, and I am thankful that we found her. Erin is compassionate and experienced. She communicated with us every step of the way. She is an exceptional attorney.

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Erin Kelly Rudert's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nathaniel Smith

Brain injury lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Erin. She has always been zealous in representing her clients. Very well respected for her experience and devotion to her practice."

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Laura Phillips

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Erin brings to her clients a wealth of experience in all types of personal injury matters. She is passionate about her clients' rights and securing them compensation. I frequently turn to Erin when I have questions about the snags and snarls of litigation, and she always is ready with an answer."

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Daniel Sammel

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Erin for 8 years and I can say without any hesitation that she is one of the most impressive attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with. The law is complex and ever-changing, and therefore it is naturally challenging to maintain a current knowledge base as to any practice area. Even so, if I ever have a question about personal injury litigation or insurance law, Erin is the person I go to because she will know the answer. She's reliable, empathetic and incredibly sharp."

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Joseph Froetschel

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erin is a very experienced and intelligent lawyer. Her commitment to her clients and the practice of law is inspiring."

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Brendan Lupetin

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erin is a wickedly smart and committed lawyer who pretty much always gets amazing results for her clients. She works tremendously hard for everyone she represents and makes sure her clients get the best outcomes possible. There is no doubt she will be one of the top lawyers in the area for years to come. I highly recommend Erin to be your lawyer."

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Christi Wallace

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. She is truly an exceptional attorney. She advocates for her clients. She will not stop until her clients are satisfied with the outcome of her representation."

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David Manes

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Erin is one of the truly great injury attorneys in Pennsylvania. She cares deeply about her clients, and she is passionate about pursuing their cases. I am honored to have the opportunity to work with her."

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Elizabeth Pollock-Avery

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Erin Rudert. She is an outstanding attorney who will go out of her way to make sure that her clients needs are met. She is compassionate and puts her clients first."

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Michael Kraemer

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Attorney Rudert is an excellent advocate and a very skilled civil litigator. Her awards include Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (a very prestigious group of trial lawyers who have won million-dollar verdicts and settlements). She is extremely dedicated to her clients and aggressively pursues their interests."

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David Kraemer

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I fully endorse Erin Rudert. She is a strong advocate and cares deeply for her clients. Erin provides her clients with experienced and high quality advice and counsel. I recommend Erin for all of your legal matters."

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Joseph Pometto

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"When it comes to knowledge and experience in auto accident cases Erin is one of the best out there. We worked together on an auto case and her level of professionalism and knowledge was vital during every step of the representation. I would highly recommend Erin for any of her areas of legal expertise."

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Nathaniel Smith

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Deanna Istik

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Joseph Froetschel

Personal injury lawyer

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Brendan Lupetin

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Laura Phillips

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Aubrey Smith

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Daniel Sammel

Personal injury lawyer

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Jepthah Orstein

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Richard Levine

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G. Apessos

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David Ainsman

Personal injury lawyer

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David Kraemer

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Christi Wallace

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2014

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2013

Pennsylvania Rising Stars, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2012

Pennsylvania Rising Stars, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2011

Pennsylvania Rising Stars, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2010

Pennsylvania Rising Stars, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

N/A

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Ainsman Levine, LLC

2014 - 2014

Attorney, Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC

2004 - 2014

Attorney at Law, Edgar Snyder & Associates

Associations

2013 - Present

The Advocate, Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

Editor

Pennsylvania Association for Justice

Member

Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Governors, Scholarship Committee

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America

Member

Education

N/A

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Ohio Northern University

Bachelor

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Tips and Strategies for Handling Auto Accident Cases

N/A

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Fundamentals of Civil Practice and Procedure

Languages

English

Spanish

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