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also known as Jeff Wertz
My approach to the legal profession is simple: I give my clients the very best I can give in protecting their rights and advocating on their behalf. When I agree to take on a new client, their problems become my problems and we go into the fight as partners. If you've come this far and are reading this, why not take the next step and set up a free initial consultation with me. These days, I am very selective about the new clients and cases that I will agree to handle and you should always meet and talk with several prospective lawyers to see who can best fulfill your needs. Yes, my time is very expensive and yes, I will work hard to prove to you that I am worth every penny of it. I specialize in high-conflict cases that are more likely than not to go to trial. Call me directly at. I look forward to meeting you and seeing if I can help you.
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Acquired: 1997
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008
3935 Washington Road, Unit 805, Canonsburg, PA, 15317
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Lucas | May 20, 2015
Jeff has been incredibly easy to work with. He handled my case quickly and didn't bog me down with a bunch of unnecessary legalese. Should I need a lawyer again in the future, I would definitely hire him again.
Posted by Jennifer | May 19, 2015
Jeff Wertz is outstanding amongst lawyers. He is a fair, extremely talented, fast acting lawer who gets the job done! Having used him in many situations for myself and family, he has always gotten the best outcome possible and we are so grateful to call him our lawyer!
Posted by Giovanna | February 4, 2015
Jeff was of great help when dealing with our case. It was really nice to have his help on a situation that we were not in fault at all, and were given a hard time from the faulty side of the accident.
Posted by anonymous | March 3, 2014
I was introduced by a friend and then also referred by my Aspen landlord. He was willing to offer whatever services I preferred, whether hiring more aggressive outside help or handling the situation himself. He immediately gathered evidence and video records. The case was dismissed but when a some...
Posted by Ken | March 3, 2014
Although I used Jeff's services over five years ago, I found out that he was listed on Avvo and felt I should refer him with an excellent rating. I had rated another attorney on a corporate suit and knew that Jeff was still very active in Aspen. He did such a great job and was so helpful with a p...
Thank you for the kind words, Ken. It was my pleasure helping your family. I'll never forget the sourpuss look on wackadoo's face when she handed me all your money back and all my fees. Total victory! We did it together!
"Jeff is one of the very best attorneys that I have encountered in 24 years of practice. I have served as a judge, prosecutor, and private practice attorney and his ethics, morals, and professionalism is simply amazing. I am frankly shocked and appalled that Avvo would not give him a 10.0 rating. I refer any litigation or consultation issues for clients in the Vail-Aspen area or the middle of Colorado for that matter to only Jeff Wertz. I KNOW that they will be in the most capable of hands and that they could trust their lives with Jeff. I had a case against Jeff in which my client was more than difficult and Jeff did not hold it against me. I hold him in the highest of regards and respect him much more than the average attorney. Hiring Jeff might very well be one of the best decisions that you make in your entire life. I would hire him in a heartbeat if I needed him and lived in his geographical area."
"I first met Jeff when I was a prosecutor in Glenwood Springs and Aspen. He is a highly skilled litigator who is always prepared. His knowledge of the law is excellent. I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone look to hire an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Whenever I have had a potential client contact me regarding a personal injury or criminal defense matter in the Pitkin County/Aspen area I have referred them to Jeff. He's been very responsive and compassionate about their situation and has been generous with his time even when they might not be able to afford his services. He has also been a very active contributor and an asset providing intelligent responses to questions and issues on our statewide personal injury and criminal defense attorney ListServs."
"I have been opposing counsel against Jeff Wertz on a number of cases involving contractors and mechanics liens. Jeff has always been professional, courteous and well prepared. I highly recommend Jeff for litigation matters."
"I have worked with and against Jeff on numerous occasions over the past 10 years and wholeheartedly endorse him. He is an outstanding attorney."
"I endorse Jeff Wertz as he is a great trial lawyer. I am a Denver attorney who has worked with Jeff on a number of matters over the past ten years. In doing so, I have been co-counsel with Jeff in cases and adverse to Jeff in other cases. Jeff is a very good trial lawyer who is smart, diligent, and invested in acting in his clients' best interests. He is motivated to reach a practical result that resolves the problems being experienced by his clients. In short, I have no hesitation in highly recommending Jeff as a first rate attorney."
"I have enjoyed Jeff's friendship and professionalism for 15 years and all the clients I have referred to him over the years have reported back to me that he did an excellent job representing them. I am proud to call him a friend and I would want him to represent me if I needed a lawyer. (Good Guy Who Fights Hard for his Clients!)"
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.
Reciprocal - Suspension issued in PA, 2008
updated on 11/15/2014This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Pennsylvania.
“This is based on nothing more than the Colorado matter. In October of 2003, I accepted shares of ownership in a new business formed with a former client and my firm unfortunately failed to obtain a written informed consent from a former client under R.P.C. 1.8. This oversight was not brought to my attention until 2007. In hindsight, I wish the technical violation had never occurred, but it did and I stand by my decision to accept my share of the blame. I am happy to discuss it at any time”
Suspension issued in CO, 2007
updated on 03/28/2017Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“In October of 2003, I accepted shares of ownership in a new business formed with a former client and my firm unfortunately failed to obtain a written sign-off of the former client's informed consent under R.P.C. 1.8. This oversight was not discovered nor noticed nor brought to my attention until 2007. I never denied that this occurred and I accepted responsibility. Since this matter concluded, I have been fully investigated, accepted, and admitted as a member of the Bar of England and Wales.”
2012
Bar Transfer Test, General Council of the Bar of England and Wales
2009
Certificate of Academic Standing, Bar Standards Board - London
2008
EAGLE Sponsor, CTLA EAGLE Committee
2005
Supporting Sponsor, Stirling Cup Competition
2005
Notary Public, Colorado Secretary of State
1996
Letter of Recognition for graduation with honors, Dr. John Murray, President of Duquesne University
1996
Letter of Recognition for graduating with honors, Dean Nicholas Cafardi
1996
Conferral of Cum Laude Honors, Duquesne University School of Law
1996
Certificate recognizing Meritorious Service, JURIS, Vol. 29
1996
Certificate of Meritorious Service, Duquesne University School of Law
1996
Certificate of Recognition for Meritorious Service, Environmental Law Society
1995
Editorial Staff, Duquesne Law Review
1995
Editor, JURIS Magazine Duquesne University
1995
Class President, Student Bar Association
1994
elected President of my class, Duquesne University School of Law
1991
Diploma, The American Society of Civil Engineers
2014 - Present
Partner, Feldman & Wertz, LLP
2000 - Present
Founding Partner, Allen, Wertz & Feldman, LLP
1998 - 2023
Litigator, Private Law Practice
1997 - 1998
Deputy District Attorney, District Attorney's Office - 9th Judicial District
1995 - 1996
Law Clerk, Allegheny County District Attorney's Office
1994 - 1995
Law Clerk, Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace, LLP
1994 - 1995
Law Clerk, Court Of Common Pleas Of Allegheny County
1993 - 1994
Engineer, City of Pittsburgh Water Department
2020 - Present
United States District Court - Western District of PennsylvaniaAttorney Member
2015 - Present
Asa Packer Society - Lehigh Univ.Member
2015 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2013 - Present
American Bar Association, International Law and Practice SectionAttorney Member
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
International Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Barristers and Advocates Committee - IBAAttorney Member
2012 - Present
NORML UKAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Criminal Law Committee - Int'l Bar Ass'nAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Colorado Criminal Justice Reform CoalitionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
IBA North American Regional ForumAttorney Member
2012 - Present
General Council of the Bar of England and WalesCalled to the Bar
2012 - Present
Inner Temple Golf SocietyMember
2012 - Present
World Lionfish Hunters AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Lehigh lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2011 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationSustaining member
2010 - Present
Sueno Del Mar Members Advisory BoardBoard Member
2010 - Present
Honourable Society of the Inner Temple - LondonMember
2010 - Present
Law Enforcment Against ProhibitionMember
2005 - Present
City of Aspen Liquor Licensing AuthorityBoard Member
2005 - Present
Aspen Young Professionals AssociationMember
2005 - Present
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana LawsNational Legal Committee
2005 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Eagle CommitteeEagle Contributor
2000 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2000 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2000 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAttorney and Counselor
2000 - Present
U.S. District Court, District of ColoradoAttorney Member
2000 - Present
United States Court of Appeals - 10th CircuitAttorney Member
2000 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarAttorney and Counselor
1999 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense BarAttorney Member
1998 - Present
Ninth Judicial District Bar AssociationPast Treasurer
1998 - Present
Pitkin County Legal AidVolunteer Attorney
1997 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Aspen Men's Golf AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Duquesne Law Alumni AssociationAttorney Member
1994 - Present
Student Bar AssociationPresident of Class
1992 - Present
The National Society of Professional EngineersMember
1992 - Present
Pennsylvania Society of Professional EngineersMember
1991 - Present
Engineers' Society of Western PennsylvaniaMember
1991 - Present
The American Society of Civil EngineersAssociate Member
2012 - 2013
Aspen Valley MarathonOfficial Starter
2010 - 2012
The Honourable Society of the Inner TempleStudent Member
2000 - 2002
City of Aspen Clean Air Advisory BoardBoard Member
1999 - 1999
Aspen Design ConferenceVolunteer
1997 - 1998
Aspen Buddy ProgramBig Buddy
1994 - 1996
Duquesne Law ReviewBoard Member
1988 - 1990
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of AmericaJourneyman
recovered full liability and UIM policy limits on all three available policies
All charges dismissed
Mixed verdict. Client acquitted on domestic violence charges and convicted on one non-domestic count
Dismissed one week before trial
Dismissed on first day of trial.
trial verdict for our client
two week jury trial culminating in liability found on all defendants
satisfactory settlement pre-suit
Settled pre-suit for about 4-1/2 times medical specials
Innocuous plea deal the week before jury trial.
Split jury verdict: two counts guilty, two counts not guilty
Mutually agreeable settlement of all matters
Drug charges dismissed.
Settled without suit for five figures.
Dismissed by DA two weeks before trial.
Motion GRANTED
Settlement is confidential and no details are permitted to be disclosed
We represented the crime victim. Monetary restitution judgment over $15k and return of stolen property obtained after hearing
We were able to keep the client from losing his driving privilege for even one day. court case was concluded with a plea to a reduced charge
Deferred Judgment on favorable terms
Total victory
Order granted / matter sealed
Obtained policy limits from driver of other vehicle involved
Secured payment of the at fault driver's BI limits from the UIM carrier [six figures] and secured discounted settlement to subrogated WC carrier; UIM claim remains intact
settled on favorable terms
pled to to innoucuous class B infractions
Negotiated plea bargain involving probation violation on earlier case and obtained agreeable concessions on sentence, etc.
Case dismissed during the hearing on motion; no revocation of client's driving privilege.
$25,000.00
Motion to change venue granted
$57k recovered including car damage
Case never filed. Charge "dismissed" and then some
It took 4 years, but judgment for every penny plus interest and costs was obtained against general contractor and, through aggressive garnishment efforts, we got the judgment paid in full.
settled at a discount with removal of all bad info to credit reporting agencies
Mutually agreeable reduced settlement
successful plea bargain reached
Negotiated payment to client for agreement to remove mobile home
Misdemeanor dismissed. Fines and costs less than $100.
six-figure restitution and defendant convicted and sentenced
settlement of six figures against niteclub and BI carrier as well as a letter of apology to the family of the deceased.
deferred prosecution
Settled five-figure debt with $0.22 on the dollar
Satisfactory resolution
Policy limits obtained from driver's carrier; currently suing UIM carrier in Pitkin District Court.
recovery from carriers maximized all around
Restitution Judgment of six figures
$302,352 [civil and criminal]
All Charges Dismissed
Confidential settlement with financial participation of All Defendants
deferred disposition / no conviction / no admission of fault
[settlement amount witheld]
Client compensated prior to defendant's sentencing date
6-figures.
plea bargain to DWAI
DUI dismissed, pled to non-alcohol moving violation
$66,000.00
All charges dismissed.
Recovery via negotiated settlement short of trial
All charges dismissed
All charges dismissed.
Confidential Settlement
Court trial verdict for client
All charges dismissed / arrest records sealed
Favorable plea arrangement; no conviction on client's record
Recovery for client via settlement before matter set for trial
Judgment for plaintiff
all charges dismissed
$100,000
confidential recovery short of trial
$20,000 judgment for our client
All Charges Dismissed
Acceptable settlement with significant reduction
acceptable settlement short of filing foreclosure suit
All claims dismissed with prejudice. recovered costs and partial fees
deferred judgment successfully completed - case dismissed.
Motion to exclude evidence granted
deferred sentence to reduced charge of DWAI
License retained
Matter fully dismissed against my client mid-trial
Settled to the clients' satisfaction
All charges dismissed.
Case dismissed
$105,000
Evidence suppressed - case dismissed
Deceased at-fault driver had no assets; we recovered limits for client on several policies including UIM of client and BI for at fault vehicle driver.
all charges dismissed
$62k
$62,500.00
Settled after initial disclosures
90 day deferred judgment on a nolo plea to reduced petty offense
settlement short of filing suit
Obtained judgment against property owner
Obtained restitution judgment for past medicals and future plastic surgery
case dismissed
Judgment in favor of client after trial to court
All charges dismissed
case dimissed after short deferral
client's pleased with trial verdict
all charges dismissed
Case dismissed after appellate practice
5-figure recovery prior to filing civil claim
settled short of trial
deferred judgment - no conviction on record
Claims dismissed ultimately on statute of limitations
Settled out of court
Settlement in early stage of district court civil action
extricated client from case for no payment at all
All charges dismissed short of trial
Claims against client dismissed
$45,000.00 via settlement
not avalaible
all charges dismissed. Records sealed
case dismissed
Favorable settlement pre-suit.
settled short of trial via consent decree
Money judgment after trial to court
split jury verdict
negotiated settlement
five figure recovery from hospital
Successfully got Post-conviction reduction to zero of a $50k fine imposed on the defendant.
judgment for client - trebled damages
All charges dismissed.
$160,400
confidential settlement prior to trial
negotiated disposition short of any conviction requiring sex offender registration
Settled to client's satisfaction
all dismissed / restitution mitigated fully
deferred judgment, eventual dismissal
Trial verdict in our favor plus costs and all fees
Stipulated judgment for client; payments over time
All charges dismissed
$1.47 million judgment for client
Favorable settlement negotiated; trial avoided
Satisfactory settlement negotiated after matter was set for trial
All charges dismissed
jury verdict of not guilty on all charges
amicably ended
All charges dismissed
All charges dismissed
Successfully obtained all monies sought short of trial
Split verdit
Satisfactory settlement short of tiral
All charged dismissed.
Split verdict
victory
Order made permanent.
Appeal was withdrawn due to inability to secure audio record of trial testimony despite audio enhancement efforts
Deferred prosecution followed by dismissal
settled satisfactorily
5-day trial resulted in complex findings and vesting of real property and associated debts
Charges never filed; case closed
all charges dismissed
$27,500.00 in gross recovery.
partially successful motion practice resulted in split verdict
Victory after hearing on TRO; order vacated
Satisfactory settlement reached one month before scheduled trial
Amicable settlement.
Trial verdict for full amount sought by client
$600,000
all claims against client dismissed
Claims dismissed with prejudice
Victory mid-trial via motion to dismiss
five-figure settlement
hung jury - charges not refiled - client walks free
hung jury 10-2 in favor of acquittal
Motion to suppress granted /case dismissed
Settled short of trial [$17,500]
Satisfactory settlement obtained post-filing of suit
7500.00
Settled just prior to trial.
Settled before trial
Court trial verdict was far more favorable than the best pre-trial dollar figure we could get on the table.
Trial verdict in our favor
Jury verdict of not guilty on all counts
settled satisfactorily
substantial jury verdict
five-figure settlement
$240,000.00
All claims dismissed by plainitff
Successful receipt of payemtn
Obtained negotiated payment satisfactory to the client
Jury Verdict of Not Guilty
We negotiated a "BASHOR Agreement" where client signed over his right to sue his own carrier to the injured party in exchange ofr protection from arbitrated award against him.
Obtained payment for all clients
Obtained judgment for client that was satisfied in full
Not Guilty - Jury out 20 minutes
Jury verdict of Not Guiltyon all counts. The jury took only 45 minutes to acquit my client of all counts.
plea disposition and probation requirements allowed to be met internationally
settled amicably to client's satisfaction
Excellent outcome
charges dismissed
deferred judgment, dismissal and then the sealing of the criminal records
jury verdict of Guilty
Not guilty verdict from the Court
Conviction affirmed by PA Supreme Court.
2016
Aspen, CO
2015
Aspen Legal Conference
2015
Aspen Advancd law Seminar
2015
Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
2014
CLE class
2014
2014
Advanced Criminal Law
2013
Annual Conf. Training
2013
Aspen Legal Conference
2013
Advanced Criminal Law
2012
Qualifying Session
2012
Qualifying Session
2012
Diploma
2011
Advanced Criminal Law
2011
The Summit of Cross Examination
2011
Completed
2010
Open Water Certification
2008
Key West Legal Seminar
2005
Advanced Criminal Law
2005
Nat'l Assoc. Criminal Defense Lawyers
1999
Las Vegas Training
1998
American Sign Language
1997
Annual Training Conference
1997
Certificate of Training
1997
Trial Techniques School
1996
Juris Doctor Cum Laude
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Engineer-In-Training
1990
Certified Installer / Remover Steel
1988
BS - Bachelor of Science
2021
NO STRANGER TO THE BAR: Charles Dickens of the Middle Temple
2017
Moderator
2016
moderator
2015
Moderator
2015
Mock Trial Regional Judge
2014
Pro Bono Legal Advice
2014
Mock Trial Competition Judge
2014
Moderator
2013
Moderator
2012
Moderator
2010
Moderator
2009
Round Table Discussion on Developments in State Marijuana Laws
2004
Criminal Law
1999
Student Audience Preparation and Q&A
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Sex, Law and Marriage
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