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John is a life-long resident of Pittsburgh. His father, a former steel worker, retired after 35+ years in the Pittsburgh Steel Mills. His mother is a housewife.
Aside from his passion for the law, John spends his free time with his wife, five children, and grandchildren. He believes the youth of today are our greatest asset. John is an avid hockey fan, and his hobbies include fishing and golfing.
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Acquired: 1981
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1998
428 Forbes Ave Ste 1801, Zagari Law Office, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219-1614
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Posted by Hilda | February 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
John has represented me with my child custody and child support cases. He is excellent always returns calls. extremely knowledgeable, always has my best interest at heart. I am very confident having John represent me.
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Zagari assisted my husband and me in one of the most difficult times in our lives—a combination of criminal and business problems. He was extraordinarily responsive to us, and through his efforts our matter was resolved on even more favorable terms than we ever thought possible. In addition,...
Posted by Tony | April 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I hired John to handle my divorce. John’s expertise in Family Law was a huge advantage to my case. He has the right negotiation skills and he is honest, dependable and incredibly hard working...even returning calls on a Saturday! He is the consummate professional and I highly respect him. John gets...
Posted by Chris | February 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I hired John to get rid of a bad business partner and I couldn't be happier with the job John did. He's a highly skilled negotiator and always keeps the negotiations moving forward, advancing the ball. John was worth every penny I paid him and I highly recommend him. He's a top professional.
Posted by GIGi | November 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney
There is nothing more personal than the relationship between client and lawyer. Having a relationship with the Zagari agency has become as vital as the relationship with the lawyer who finalized both of my adoptions and I wish that I had had him on my side during both of those court visits. I trul...
"John is a pleasure to work with as he is a true advocate for his clients. He is a very talented lawyer who is always prepared."
"I have worked with Attorney Zagari and his office on several cases. It has been a pleasure working with him. He is both knowledgeable and professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. John and I had a collaborative divorce case together and he was excellent in facilitating the collaborative process to reach a resolution."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked jointly with John Zagari on cases for mutual clients. I have always found John to have a thorough knowledge of the law and to pursue cases on his client's behalf with dedication and integrity."
"Attorney Zagari is a very competent litigator with exceptional negotiation skills. He has knowledge and understanding not only in the legal aspects of injury cases, but more importantly, the human side of tragedy. He has the skill to communicate the loss suffered by victims to both insurers and juries. I fully endorse this attorney."
"I have had the pleasure of working with John on several high-profile criminal defense matters. John is one of the best attorney's in Pennsylvania. In my book, John Zagari is a true criminal defense expert."
"I endorse this lawyer. John advocates for his clients very effectively while taking a practical collaborative approach that avoids unnecessary conflict and litigation. I would recommend clients to him."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1998.
Suspension issued in PA, 1998
updated on 09/28/2015Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“No claims and/or clients were impacted or harmed. The events that led to the disciplinary board's involvement were beyond my control, and once reviewed by the board, my conduct was deemed fit.”
Temporary Suspension issued in PA, 1996
updated on 09/28/2015Temporary suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
“No claims and/or clients were impacted or harmed. The events that led to the disciplinary board's involvement were beyond my control, and once reviewed by the board, my conduct was deemed fit.”
1988 - Present
Owner/Partner, John J. Zagari, Attorney At Law
Member
Member
Founder and Past President
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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