Jonathan Micah Stewart

PRO

Jonathan Micah Stewart

also known as SMT LEGAL, SMT LEGAL

5.0
43 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Trucking Accident, Wrongful Death

114 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, PA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Jonathan

Biography

Injured? Are you looking for aggressive representation from a compassionate attorney? I can help.

We do everything possible to get you the money you deserve. Aggressive and Compassionate Lawyers.

The Lawyers at SMA Law Group Fight for You. We don’t get paid unless you get paid.

Our attorneys are experienced in representing individuals involved in tractor trailer accidents.

Experienced, compassionate attorney. Free Case Evaluations. We Don't Get Paid Unless You Get Paid.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 35%

I have been helping people with personal injury claims for over 18 years and in that time handled over 1000 clients' claims and lawsuits against many different defendants.

25 years

35%
Car Accident 25%

Each year I represent hundreds of people involved in car accidents.

25 years

25%
Trucking Accident 25%

Trucking accidents require a specific set of skills and knowledge to properly advocate. I have significant experience in these cases.

25 years

25%
Wrongful Death 15%

Unfortunately every year I am asked to represent the heirs and estate of those who are tragically killed in all types of accidents; car accidents, trucking accidents, industrial accidents, motorcycle accidents, etc. There are many enhanced concerns involved in evaluating and properly representing heirs and estates of those who have died due to the negligence of others. I have significant experience in these matters.

25 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

15%-35%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2023 2014
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2014

Licenses

Licensed in West Virginia for 4 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Online Presence

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Jonathan Micah Stewart's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Recommendation

Best Personal Injury in Pittsburgh. He is a very compassionate, caring, and hard working Attorney. He explained everything for you to understand the process and communicated with you throughout the process. Always knew were things stood in my case and answered any questions. I would recommend cause ...he is a very skillful, intelligent, compassionate Attorney.

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Ms.

Mr. Stewart was available and spoke to me during my initial call to his office. He was very professional and explained the legal process involved in an injury case. His staff gave me instructions on what information I needed to provide, confirmed the circumstances were as described, summarized it a...ccurately, and he reviewed everything with me before submitting it to the responsible insurance agency. He then worked to achieve a favorable settlement.

Posted by Edie | September 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Excellent Attorney

I was hit by a car while walking home from work January 2022. It was the worst most painful day of my Life. Attorney Jonathan Stewart of SMT Legal worked with me in such an amazing way and we had a wonderful result and compensation for my case. Look no further, Jonathan Stewart is by far is the Best ...personal injury lawyer you will ever find. Jonathan Stewart is Amazing, with his Compassion, Knowledge, Collaboration and he and the SMT staff goes above and beyond. I will say with great affection and appreciation. you are an Angel.

Posted by Philip | September 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

SMT Legal - Great Team with Phenomenal Outcomes

In November of 2021 (two days before thanksgiving) I was in a pretty severe rear-end collision while sitting in traffic. It left me concussion and a deep laceration on my forehead that extended beyond the hairline. It also greatly hindered my ability to work at my new job I had started in October. ... Thankfully, I had a friend who had previously recommended Jonathan at SMT Legal and talked about what a phenomenal experience she had. When my concussion symptoms got really bad, my family and I reached out to him and his team and they led us through every step of the process. He helped explain the intricacies of all the related laws and procedures and pointed me in the direction of all the different medical professionals I needed to see to ensure my case covered all the bases and was ready if it needed to go to trial. To skip to the end, how everything turned out greatly exceeded my expectations. I’m truly thankful and grateful for Jonathan and his team and would highly recommend them if you’re going through the aftermath of an accident where you’ve been injured. I know they truly and deeply care about their clients, their well being, and getting them the compensation they deserve. Couldn’t speak more highly of this team of professionals.

Posted by Seth | July 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Professional, Proficient, and Personable

Attorney Jonathan Stewart and his entire staff was REMARKABLE from start to finish. They always answered my questions quickly and professionally no matter how many I needed to ask. I could not have asked for a more knowledgeable and efficient staff to handle my case. Honestly, I am an anxious pers...on, but I was kept informed of every decision and I was put at ease throughout the duration of my case. Jonathan always made sure to ask how I was doing and how my family was doing, like he was a lifelong friend. I would highly recommend Stewart, Murray and Associates to anyone who has a case that needs to be handled proficiently with the greatest of care.

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Jonathan Micah Stewart's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Niznik

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a very professional and skilled attorney."

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Christopher Thomas

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is a highly skilled and compassionate advocate."

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Todd Hollis

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is a very awesome and experienced trial lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Other

"This attorney strives to always represent clients the best way possible. I endorse this lawyer."

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Moseley Collins

Car accident lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan has an excellent reputation in the legal community."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Car accident lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jonathan. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jonathan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Car accident lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Jason Pietryga

Car accident lawyer | May 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 25

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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Ligia Parmenter

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan Micah Stewart is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very, very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Devin Snyder

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is exceptionally well respected in the legal community, is a wonderful attorney to work with and genuinely cares about each of his clients."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Stewart is a highly experienced and well respected member of the legal community."

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Dennis Tackett

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Stewart is a top notch ,well qualified attorney. His clients like him and his legal opponents respect him."

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John O'Brien

Car accident lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Daniel Cuddy

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I met Jonathan as an adversary on a case during my days as an Assistant District Attorney. If the site would allow, I would endorse Jonathan for both Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. Jonathan immediately gained my respect as an honest lawyer who was thoroughly prepared. After several more meetings and several more cases, during which I came to respect him as a lawyer and colleague, we became friends. Jonathan possesses the rare ability to get the opposing lawyer to feel sympathy for his clients despite facts that may go against them. His engaging personality, disarming wit and ease as a conversationalist works well for his clients but also allowed for a simple transition into a friendship. Now having come to know Jonathan on a personal basis, I know why working hard for his clients is one of his callings in life. He truly has a compassion for people, an ability to understand their plight, and the talent to explain that convincingly to adversaries."

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David Shrager

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is passionate about the practice of law and is an excellent lawyer."

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Owen Seman

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jonathan for his breadth of knowledge and commitment to client satisfaction. Jonathan works tirelessly to ensure his clients get the best result possible under any circumstances."

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Frankie Walker

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is a force to be reckoned with in legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jordan Shuber

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Richard Rosenstein

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Devin Snyder

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Dennis Tackett

Personal injury lawyer

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John O'Brien

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Daniel Cuddy

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Matthew Gailey

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Frankie Walker

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Sean Cleary

Personal injury lawyer

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Owen Seman

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David Shrager

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Aaron Tomczak

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David Schoen

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Lidia Alperovich

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Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer

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Angel Webby

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2015

Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys

2014

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Top Personal Injury Attorney, Avvo

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

WDGA, Distinguised Meritorious Service Award

2013

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Managing Partner, SMT LEGAL

2016 - 2019

Owner, 24-7 Settlement Services, LLC

2007 - 2010

Adjunct Professor, Point Park University

2004 - 2010

Councilman, Borough of Homestead

Associations

2021 - Present

Allegheny County Academy of Trial Lawyers

Fellow

2018 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2016 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association

Civil Litigation Section Council

2016 - Present

Pennsylvania Association for Justice

Board of Governors

2014 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

Managing Partner

Member

2014 - Present

Personal Injury Lawyer Assoc

Member

2013 - Present

Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

President's Club Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Fontana v Desai

Tried to Verdict: Award to Plaintiff $1,700,557.50

Siperstein's v. PPG

Favorable to Owner client

Ms. Doe v. Mr. Doe

$175,000.00

Mr. Jones v. Industrial Corporation

$1.5 Milllion

Mr. & Mrs. Doe v. Jane Doe Minor

$900,000.00

Ms. Jones v. Ms. Doe

$950,000.00

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Education

2015

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

M. A.

2000

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2022

The Brain and TBI: What Attorneys need to know

CLE

2019

Litigating Civil Cases: Doctor and Attorney Perspectives

CLE

2019

Litigating Civil Cases from Start to Finish

CLE

2018

Plaintiff's Personal Injury: The Ultimate Guide

CLE

2017

Practical skills you don't learn in law school - A potential client walks in the door – Now what?

Skills Training for Young Lawyers

2013

Legal Minds Personal Injury

2008

Classroom Series

Practicing Plaintiff's Law

Publications

2017

Lawyers Journal (ACBA) Immutable Rules of Trial Practice

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Jonathan earned significant contribution points in 2014.

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