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I was born and raised in the Munhall, Homestead area of Pittsburgh and as the great-grandchild of immigrants who labored in the steel mills and factories of our great city, I learned at very young age that nothing gets done without smart, hard work. I employed that philosophy while working nights throughout my undergraduate studies and again as I worked full time as a law clerk trying to obtain my law degree by night.
Never one to back down from a challenge, just one day after getting my law license I was thrown into the fire when I represented my very first client in an Arbitration hearing in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County. I am proud to say the Arbitrators did not hold my nervousness against my client and I was successful in helping him receive just compensation. Many successful cases have followed, and I have I continued to build on my hard working philosophy where I have learned that personal attention to each and every client is one of the most important aspects of a successful outcome.
Of all the verdicts my clients have received over the years, my greatest accomplishment as an attorney came when my beautiful, smart and compassionate wife said “yes” to my proposal and agreed to marry me despite my long hours as an attorney, penchant for fishing trout streams and often spending hours away from home playing hockey. My life is living testament to the belief that beside every good man is an even better woman. I am proud to say that we share our lives with four beautiful dogs that run our house (and I have their permission to say so) and we spend as much time with our family and great friends as possible.
Additionally, I am a proud supporter and active participant in various local and national nonprofit organizations including The American Cancer Society, Animal Friends of Pittsburgh, Light of Life Mission, and the United Way Day of Caring.
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707 Grant Street, Suite 3250, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
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Posted by Nicholas | October 14, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
Mr. Smith is an attorney who demonstrates a genuine care for his clients. In a world where people tend to tell their customers/clients what they want to hear, rather than what they need to hear or the truth, Mr. Smith serves as the exception to the rule. His experiences and "boutique" practice al...
Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2013
The laws that exist to govern and maintain order in our society can often prove difficult to understand, especially for one who is not trained and unfamiliar with the legal vernacular. My first significant encounter with the law occurred approximately 6 months ago when I was involved in a DUI accide...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2013
Mark helped me out during a difficult time in my life. I was scared and he always assured me that everything would be ok; and it was, because of his knowledge and expertise of the law! I would highly recommend Mark to anyone in need of a kind and professional attorney!
Posted by Kathleen | March 9, 2013
Mr Smith represented me on a dispute issue. I was very upset over this situation and he made me feel at ease. He was patient and understanding and very professional while in court. My case was resolved to my satisfaction and if I ever need counsel in the future I will definitely call Mr Smith.
Posted by Linda | March 8, 2013
Mark Smith represented me for a traffic violation. His thorough review of my case and his explanation of the proceedings and possible outcomes helped to ease my anxiety. He was professional in my representation and knowledgeable regarding the law. After the proceeding, he answered all of my questions...
"I highly endorse Mark Smith as your injury attorney. Mark cares about all of his clients and dedicates his time to fighting on their behalf to obtain a great result. Mark is tireless in his preparation and is always helping others, whether it's his clients, friends, fellow lawyers or people in the community."
"I highly recommend Mark. He is a great attorney who fights hard for his clients and gets top-notch results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a true advocate for his clients. I meet with him regularly to discuss cases and am always amazed about the care he consistently voices for his clients. He's a hard worker and a great trial lawyer."
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2016
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2016
Lead Counsel, Personal Injury, Lead Counsel
2015
Lead Counsel Rated, Personal Injury, Lead Counsel
2014
Fellow, Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County
2013
Fellow, Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County
2010
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Mark A. Smith
2002 - 2011
Associate, Pibanic & Pribanic
1993 - 2014
Paralegal, Pribanic & Pribanic, LLC
2013 - Present
Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny CountyMember
2002 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Association of JusticeMember
2002 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Pennsylvania Association for JusticeMember
Settled at Mediation
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BS - Bachelor of Science
2016
Youth Conference
2016
Opportunities for Young People
2012
The Role of the Paralegal in the Law Office
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