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BACKGROUND
Robert Xides has been a partner in the firm since 1989, a member of the firm since 1982, and an attorney since 1976. Admitted to practice throughout Pennsylvania in state courts, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit Court of Appeal, Mr. Xides has great experience in a number of legal areas.
LITIGATION EXPERIENCE
An experienced litigator, Mr. Xides has represented clients in a wide variety of judicial settings including trial courts, appellate courts, bankruptcy courts, arbitrations and administrative hearings. His cases have spanned a broad range of fields of law including real estate, zoning and land use, estates and trusts, evictions and foreclosures, bankruptcy, business law, personal injury, and Social Security law.
BANKRUPTCY AND REAL ESTATE PRACTICE
Mr. Xides has represented clients in bankruptcy and real estate proceedings for over thirty years. His bankruptcy practice is now limited to representation of secured and unsecured creditors. For many years he has represented landlords, mortgage holders, lien holders and others seeking to collect debts or re-possess collateral. He also arranges Sherriff’s sales of mortgaged and tax delinquent real estate.
LONGSTANDING EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Mr. Xides has been involved in public affairs and government since his undergraduate training at American University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the School of Government (now the School of Public Affairs) in 1972. As an attorney, he has represented numerous clients before government bodies, and has represented many government bodies themselves. These have included boroughs, townships, zoning boards, a municipal authority and a council of government. He has also served as a member of a municipal planning commission.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Mr. Xides believes in contributing to communities as well as representing them. An Eagle Scout, he has served the Boy Scouts of America as a member of either the Board of Directors or Advisory Board of the Laurel Highlands Council for over 25 years. He is a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) and a former Area Governor for Toastmasters International. He is a former President of the McKeesport-White Oak Area Rotary Club, and the current Treasurer of Bethel Lodge No. 761 of the Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. He has been a past Board President of Womansplace, a non-profit women’s shelter. He has also served as a member of both the Finance Committee and Board of Trustees of the Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, and as past President of the Board of Trustees.
PERSONAL
Mr. XIdes has been married to Patricia Nixon since 1980. He has special interests in genealogy and history. He is the First Vice President of the Wolcott Family Society, a nationwide organization of members and friends of the Wolcott family in America. He has visited the birthplace, home or gravesite of twenty-five United States Presidents.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Real Estate
- Business Law
- Mortgage Foreclosure
- Evictions
- Municipal Law
- Bankruptcy
- Estates and Trusts
- Personal Injury
- Social Security Disability
A tradition of trust. 43 years of effective, trusted representation.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
20%
48 years
Land Use and Zoning
20%
48 years
Probate
20%
Real Estate
20%
48 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 49 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Weisel, Xides & Foerster, LLP
(412) 201-0036
Mobile
(412) 471-4145
Fax
300 Mt. Lebanon Blvd, Suite 201A, Weisel Xides & Foerster, Pittsburgh, PA, 15234
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Posted by Carla | May 6, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
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Great Attorney
I recommend Mr. Xides to anyone looking for a great attorney. I consulted with him about a real estate transaction and his knowledge and expertise were obvious from the first conversation, where he offered alternatives I had not considered and explained the reasoning behind them concisely. He was ver...
Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great support for crafting an operating agreement
We needed help writing an operating agreement for our LLC that went from a sole-proprietor LLC to a three person partnership. Rob Xides was very helpful in crafting the agreement, and getting us to think about things we didn't think about on our own. He also helped us to feel confident in setting up ...
Posted by Josh Caldwell of the Pittsburgh Real Estate Investors Assn. | January 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Lots of good things to say about Rob Xides
Rob Xides has helped me with a number of legal issues, from contracts, to dealing with tenants, and even government agencies. Rob is level headed and knowledgeable. There are a lot of lawyers out there but very few have the combination of legal knowledge and compassion for the little guy that Rob h...
Posted by Patricia | January 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Very Professional
I hired Attorney Robert Xides in May of 2015 due to a Municipal Land Use/Zoning issue. At Xides promptly returned my calls, scheduled a meeting and met with me. He listened to my concerns and my desired outcome to resolving the issue. He is an excellent Attorney, professional and a pleasure to work w...
Posted by Linda | January 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Knowledgable and experienced
Robert Xides, Jr. is a very knowledgable and experienced attorney. He was extremely helpful when my husband left the corporate world to set up an environmental consulting firm. He also updated our wills and helped us create trusts to provide for our children and grandson who has special need...
Robert G. Xides Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse and recommend Robert Xides for any real estate or probate matters you may have. He is one of the attorneys that I myself go to for advice when dealing with a complicated real estate or probate related matter."
"Rob is an excellent attorney who has many years of experience. His wealth of knowledge allows him to handle any real estate related matter."
"I've with Rob and against Rob in matters and he always conducts himself with the highest level of professionalism. Highly endorsed."
"Rob is knowledgeable and thorough and always protects his clients' best interests while keeping their intentions in mind. I recommend him for anybody who needs a will, estate planning, or asset protection."
Alexander McElroy
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Rachel McElroy
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Experience
Honors
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Partner, Weisel, Xides & Foerster, LLP
Associations
1988 - Present
Association of Municipal and School Solicitors, Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2023
The Henry Walcott SocietyFormer First Vice President
2003 - 2004
Allegheny County Bar Association, Association of Municipal and School SolicitorsChairman
Education
1976
University of Pittsburgh
Juris Doctor
1972
American University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Monthly meeting of Real Estate Investors Association of Pittsburgh
City of Pittsburgh litigation
Languages
English