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Jessie Dawn Rawlings

Adoption Attorney at Pittsburgh, PA

5.0   8 reviews

also known as Jessie Rawlings Minerich

  • Licensed for 13 years
    State PA
    Acquired 2010
    Status
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About Jessie

Learn Jessie’s areas of practice.

Jessie D. Rawlings concentrates her practice in family law including custody, paternity, divorce, support, and adoptions. She is a hard-working attorney who expresses great compassion for her clients. Her tech-savvy abilities create accessible communication with clients, promoting open discussion of case details and strategy.
Attorney Rawlings has been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2018 and 2019, a 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (2018), and by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys as a Top 10 Attorney under 40 in Pennsylvania (2018).

Attorney Rawlings is a 2006 graduate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania where she obtained her bachelor's degree in criminal justice. While an undergraduate, Attorney Rawlings completed Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence advocacy training and worked at the local shelter, aiding survivors in obtaining Protection from Abuse orders.

In 2010, Attorney Rawlings graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law. During her time in law school, she was a member of the Coastal Association of Public Interest Law and completed internships in three different states, exposing her to many aspects of the law and various approaches on how to practice effectively and zealously. It was during this time she realized her love of family law.

Throughout her career, Attorney Rawlings has focused on family law in most of Southwestern Pennsylvania, including but not limited to Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. She is a current member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and American Bar Association.

Attorney Rawlings is a native of Greene County, Pennsylvania and currently resides in the Mt. Washington neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

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Posted by Carolyn | November 10, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Jessie
I am very pleased with the service of Raver Rawlings & Parker PLLC. I find my lawyer, Jessie, very knowledgeable. She stays on top of things, keeps me in the loop of any topics or changes I need to be aware of. My situation is fighting for custody of my grandchildren who were experiencing a life of so much violence and uncertainties. Although the custody is still ongoing till the final hearing, Jessie has done so much to help me keep them in a consistently safe environment.
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Posted by Nikki | November 1, 2023
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Jessie is a phenomenal family attorney. You can tell she is very dedicated to what she does & is always very responsive to my concerns. She is also very motivated in the courtroom & has never let me down. Hands down, would recommend her to anyone needing any type of family law attorney.
Response from Jessie Rawlings November 6, 2023
Thank you! You have been such a pleasure to work with!
Posted by anonymous | November 8, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Professional, knowledgeable and responsive
Jessie was fantastic. She knew the legal workings and if did not know or was unsure, found out definitivily in a timely manner. Her guidance and advice enabled me to do things multiple attorneys said could not be done. Trust what she tells you, check in with her before doing things and wait for a resoonse as she will get back with you. I cannot say enough about the legal expertise and counsel she provided.
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Response from Jessie Rawlings November 11, 2021
Thank you so much for taking your time to write such a thoughtful review. It is greatly appreciated!
Posted by Ray | February 1, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Custody, Support and Divorce
One word describes Jessie. She is excellent. I feel like I really have someone that cares about my case and demonstrates exceptional professionalism in everything she does. She has guided me and advised me in the best possible manner. She reviewed with me what we have done so far and the necessary steps to continue with my case.
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Response from Jessie Rawlings February 20, 2018
Thank you, Ray. I am happy I have been able to help you!
Posted by Shanna | October 27, 2017
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Call her.
Attorney Jessie Minerich did a great job on my complex family law case. She took the time to explain things to me that were complicated to understand. She really listened to what the major issues were and helped me to focus on those first. It was a very difficult time and she was a great advocate for me. Family law disputes can be very distressing. It is important to have a lawyer who is level headed, sincere, and can hear what is important to you, rather than someone just going through the motions. My only regret is that I did not contact her sooner during the ordeal. It would have saved us a lot of grief. Don’t hesitate to contact her for a consultation.
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Response from Jessie Rawlings February 20, 2018
Thank you, Shanna. You are a pleasure to work with.
Posted by Jennifer | June 21, 2017
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Custody Attorney
Jessie is very thorough, helpful, and knowledgable. She answered all questions and was wonderful in being there for me when I needed anything custody related.
Response from Jessie Rawlings February 20, 2018
Thanks, Jennifer! You've always been easy to work with!
Posted by mary | August 27, 2015
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legal forms
Jessie was excellent to work with. She understood exactly what legal forms we needed and the work was done in a timely manner. We would not hesitate to reccommend her.
Response from Jessie Rawlings February 20, 2018
Thank you, Mary. It was my pleasure to help you with your power of attorney needs.
Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2015
Praise for Jessie Minerich
When a lawsuit was filed against me and my business, I found myself in need of a lawyer. Ms. Minerich came highly recommended to me by her former professor, as she was one of his star students. It appears she excels both in the classroom and out. I couldn't be happier with the overall services and representation that Ms. Minerich provided. She's smart, knowledgeable, hardworking, friendly, great with communication, technologically savvy, and tough in the courtroom. She thoroughly researched and investigated the details of my case, was quick to read and respond to my many emails, skillfully authored briefs and other legal documents, filed any and all paperwork on my behalf, and represented me in court when necessary. Everything about working with her was easy, down to being able to pay my bill online. I admit that most of her time was probably spent explaining things to me and simply showing her support for me throughout what was a very stressful situation. I can't imagine how I could have been any more pleased with another lawyer, and I can't think in what way you could be dissatisfied with her services should you require legal representation. If you want a lawyer who is going to fight hard for your interests, carefully thinks out all strategies and options, and is great at working both for and with you, you can't go wrong with Jessie Minerich.
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Response from Jessie Rawlings February 20, 2018
Thank you. I am happy we were able to get your case properly dismissed.
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AVVO RATING 9.5 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Founding Partner
  • Raver Rawlings & Partner PLLC
  • 2023 - Present
  • Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney
  • Neighborhood Legal Services Association
  • 2010 - Present
  • Owner
  • Rawlings Munoz Law PLLC
  • 2022 - 2023
  • Associate
  • Raphael Ramsden & Behers
  • 2018 - 2022
  • Attorney
  • DeRiso DeRiso Suher & Jeffries LLC
  • 2017 - 2018
  • Court Appointed Legal Advocate
  • Greene County Court Of Common Pleas
  • 2012 - 2019
  • Attorney At Law and Owner
  • Minerich Law
  • 2012 - 2017
  • Legal Intern
  • Community Justice Project
  • 2010 - 2010
  • Predatory Lending Legal Intern
  • Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
  • 2009 - 2009
  • Certified Legal Intern
  • Legal Aid Of North Carolina, Inc.
  • 2008 - 2008
  • Certified Counselor Advocate
  • SafeNet Domestic Violence Advocacy Network
  • 2006 - 2007
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Education

  • Florida Coastal School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2010
  • Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2006
  • Mapletown Junior Senior High School
  • 2003

Associations

  • Allegheny County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2007 - 2015

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2023
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2022
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2021
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2020
  • 10 Best
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2020
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2019
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2018
  • 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2018
  • Top 10 Attorney under 40 in Pennsylvania
  • National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2018
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Attorney endorsements

Received (4)
Given (3)
Endorse Jessie
Family Attorney | May 20
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Always pleasant to work with (and against). Attorney Rawlings is competent and thorough."
Child custody Attorney | Mar 20
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. She is conscientious and always prepared for court."
Child abuse Attorney | Feb 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with Ms. Minerich on many matters. I have always found her to be very knowledgeable and well prepared. She is a fierce advocate that really fights for her clients."
Family Attorney | Feb 20
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pittsburgh Adoption Lawyer Jessie Dawn Rawlings
Jessie Dawn Rawlings
Adoption Attorney
Pittsburgh, PA
Licensed for 13 years