Michael J. DeRiso

Michael J. DeRiso

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury ... +2 more

429 4th Ave, Suite 2101, Pittsburgh, PA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-350 per hour

Contingency

20%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 30 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1995

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Location

DeRiso Law Group

429 4th Ave, Suite 2101, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

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Michael J. DeRiso's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 26 reviews

Posted by James | November 12, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent attorney

I have been a client for several years dealing with a horrid divorce. Michael represented me well and kept me informed on what was happening every time the witch and her lawyer tried something stupid to get me back in court. Let's face it PA divorce law is all about the man getting screwed and discri...minated against and for the lazy witch that would not work.. Michael also handled my living will and last will and testament and also is representing my son with his issues.

Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2014

Very helpful

Overall, I've had a good experience with Mike as my lawyer. He is very honest and professional and explains what he wants and what the client deserves. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2014

Great attourney

Michael is easy to work with, very matter of fact and doesn't sugar coat anything, which I prefer. He has been a Godsend to me and my family.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

worthless

he made himself sound like he could do his job, but, once I paid him a large retainer, he simply stopped returning calls, didnt answer letters, didnt study the case, I had to go to his office many times just to try and talk to him, only to have me sit in the office and wait a long time, then when he ...did talk to me, it was a quick in and out blow off, he also didnot answer interogatories from the other side, I had to rush to the court room and ask for a extention of time on interogatories because he blew them off, when my case finaly came to court, it was dismissed because mike had not answered more of them, 30 thousand dollars out the window! I am still paying the loan on it! the man stated in front of me and my family he would refund half, I am still waiting! the other side won on there counter claim, he was doing two court cases at the same time, runing from my case to another he said was more important court room, then he didnt want to bother with an appeal, he could have bin a good attorney for me, but, he just didnt want to be bothered! wished that I never went to him, he just did not care at all! he just wanted my money! hey, mike where is my money? I dont expect this to be posted, because, yea, I can prove it! you know who this is mike! you are a good attorney, when you want to be! it should be noted that you were at a different law office with a different group of attorneys at that time! he also rearely gave me copies of requested paper work and a m still waiting for my copy of all records in the case, I will never see them, I should have filed a complaint with the review board! you could have bin a good attorney for me moke, but you just didnt care! this probly will not get posted because you probly own this web site!

Posted by Matt | November 08, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding Attorney

Words cannot express how happy I am with Mike. I met with him initially for the consultation, I explained to Mike I was not happy with my old attorney. Mike immediately started filing papers in court and left no stone unturned. He would call, text or email me keeping me up to speed on everything he d...id. I had a couple problems arise on the weekend, sent him an email hoping he would call me early Monday. He contacted me minutes later addressing my issues. The staff he has is excellent to, they constantly kept me informed about everything. I have known Mike for over 15 years and always thought he was a real professional. I never needed an attorney before and I am so glad I decided when I did I called him. I can assure you if you are in need of an attorney. LOOK NO FURTHER CALL MIKE !!!

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Michael J. DeRiso's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Schachte

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 20

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Julie Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Taiani

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Yarussi

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Rothey

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael has a ton of experience in complex and high-profile criminal defense cases. He is well-known in the halls of the courthouse as a veteran trial lawyer."

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Gregory Suher

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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MacKenzie Grills

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karen Ferri

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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George Heym

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ashley Gottron

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Jessie Rawlings

Child custody lawyer

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Gregory Suher

Family lawyer

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MacKenzie Grills

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Julie Colton

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Karen Ferri

Family lawyer

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George Heym

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Client Satisfaction, AVVO``

2015

Top 10, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Adjunct Professor, California University Of Pennsylvania

2006 - Present

Partner, DeRiso & DeRiso

1999 - 2005

Partner, Thomassey, Miller, DeRiso

1995 - 1999

Assistant District Attorney, Allegheny County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

American Society of Legal Advocates

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Lackawanna Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

USA VS Dr.. Daniel A. Teet (Federal Court)

Not Guilty All Counts

Commonwealth vs Gregory Avery

NOT GUILTY

Commonwealth of PA VS Tiche

Acquitted of main charge and found guilty of only vehicular himicede

Little v Little

Father received primary custody

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Education

1995

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Washington and Jefferson College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Spring Class

Mental Retardation and Capital Murder Cases

2014

Fall Class

Probable Cause: Search and Seizure

2012

Issues on Mental Retardation Defense

Criminal CLE

2010

Trial Advocacy

Trial Advocacy

2008

Family Law CLE

Family Law

Publications

2013

Tribune Review Acquited

2012

Oxygen Channel Movie About Trial

2012

Continuing Legal Education Seminar publication Criminal Defense CLE

2010

Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association Trial Advocacy

2009

2008

Continuing Legal Education Seminar publication Family Law CLE

Languages

English

Activity

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