Michael Joseph Colarusso
About Michael
Biography
I have been representing injured men, women, and children in the courts of Western Pennsylvania since 1986.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
40 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-40%
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Colarusso and Cohen, LLC
428 Boulevard of the Allies, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
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Michael Joseph Colarusso's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
4 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Lani | February 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Working With Michael Colarusso
Mr. Colarruso handled my case very efficiently, and I didn't have any complaints in any areas. He is very bright, organized, and a good communicator. It's refreshing to work with someone who respects you and does what he says he is going to do. I would gladly work with him again - although I'm hop...
Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2014 | Personal Injury
Highly Recommended
We would highly recommend Mr. Colarusso to help you with your personal injury case. He steered us in the right direction, gave great advice and was able to get a reasonable settlement for us. He answered all the questions we had and responded to emails quickly. He definitely knows what he is doing...
Michael Joseph Colarusso's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
Car accident lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Highest Rating
2018
Top Attorneys in Pennsylvania, American Registry
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyer
1995
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Partner, Colarusso and Cohen, LLC
1986 - 2007
Associate to Partner, Gatz, Cohen, Segal, Koerner, and Colarusso, P.A.
1985 - 1986
Law Clerk, Honorable Albert Acker
Associations
2002 - Present
Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny CountyMember
2000 - Present
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Associationmember
1995 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
1986 - Present
Pennsylvania Association for JusticeMember
1985 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2018
Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny CountyBoard of Governors Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Verdict of over $1.2 Million
Verdict of $2.3 Million after offer of $15,000
$195,000 verdict after $15,000 offer
Seven Figure Settlement
Defendant offered $5,000 to settle. Jury awarded $65,000.
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Education
1985
Juris Doctor
1982
Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Husband has passed due to a blood infection that was picked up at the hospital
22 Mar 2019
How to address fatal car accident?
09 Feb 2019
I haven't heard from my lawyer in 4 months and no other lawyer will help me unless I fire him. What should I do?
02 May 2018
Legal Guides
Understanding Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Pennsylvania
19 Mar 2018
Premises Liability in Pennsylvania
20 Feb 2018
A short explanation of Pennsylvania auto insurance.
07 Sep 2017