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John J. Zagari
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Biography
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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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 44 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1981
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
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Chris | February 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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 Stephen | October 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Business and personal
I have used John Zagari exclusively for the past decade for our corporate aircraft company. He has successfully negotiated contracts for us, with our best interest in mind. He has handled litigation and defense hearings for us with a 100% success rate. I recommend John and his team for all personal a...
John J. Zagari's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 is a very competent lawyer whom I highly recommend."
"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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Experience
Professional misconduct
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.
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 09/28/2015Temporary suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
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