John J. Zagari

John J. Zagari

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 44 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate

428 Forbes Ave Ste 1801, Zagari Law Office, Pittsburgh, PA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1998
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About John

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 44 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1981

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1998

Location

Zagari Law Office

428 Forbes Ave Ste 1801, Zagari Law Office, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219-1614

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John J. Zagari's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Hilda | February 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

excellent

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Review of Attorney John Zagari

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,... he worked with us to make sure that we did not fall into problems like this again. He kept us updated regularly and completely on the status of our cases. He is a candid, straight-talker whose broad and long experience allowed him to separate the minor issues from the core issues quickly, and his straightforward approach kept the legal fees down. Suffice it to say that he really knows what he’s doing when it comes to the law and to people. I would absolutely recommend him to friends and family.

Posted by Tony | April 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Skillful Lawyer

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... it done! I would without a doubt, confidently recommend John.

Posted by Chris | February 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A highly skilled 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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Always there

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...y knew that a barely coherent email sent at 4 AM would be answered when I checked at 9 AM and that I could begin my day knowing that he was on the job. I thank you all for protecting me and my daughter from a brutalizing family court experience, knowing that you were there on our behalf allowed me to relax my constant vigil and just be a mommy. I would hire a billboard! Thank you again, Me.

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John J. Zagari's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Olcott

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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MacKenzie Grills

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Maria Imbarlina

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Margaret Egan

Litigation lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Alexander Jamiolkowski

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Bryan Shook

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Mary Adamczyk

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a very competent lawyer whom I highly recommend."

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Heather Schmidt Bresnahan

Family lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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MacKenzie Grills

Family lawyer

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Bryan Shook

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1998.

Suspension issued in PA, 1998

updated on 09/28/2015

Suspended 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.

John’s comment:

“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 09/28/2015

Temporary suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

John’s comment:

“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.”

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Owner/Partner, John J. Zagari, Attorney At Law

Associations

Collaborate Lawyer

Member

USA Hockey Association

Member

Arctic Foxes Youth Hockey

Founder and Past President

Education

1980

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Waynesburg College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Italian

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