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Attorney Joe Zupancic has been practicing law in the southwestern portion of Pennsylvania for the past 22 years. His firm of Joseph M. Zupancic, PC. has been engaged in the general practice of law since 2000. At the firm, Joe handles most types of cases, but with an emphasis on criminal defense, family law, school/education law and wills and estates.
In addition to his private general practice, Attorney Zupancic has also served as a government attorney in a number of different capacities including being and assistant and deputy District Attorney in Washington County for five (5) years.
Recently, Attorney Zupancic has been appointed by the Court of Common Please of Washington County to serve as a Master in Tax Assessment to hear and rule on cases concerning the recent county-wide reassessment in Washington County. This position will be in addition to his private practice, which will continue.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Joseph M. Zupancic, P.C.
PO Box 1331, McMurray, PA, 15317
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Joseph Michael Zupancic's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is extremely conscientious and well-versed in government law and criminal defense work, having served his community as a school board member and as a prosecuting attorney. He is an excellent trial lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Zupancic has an excellent work ethic and is compassionate towards his clients. He is very knowledgeable in many areas of law."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a tireless advocate, well-prepared, ethical and an excellent litigator. He is also a brilliant brief writer which is a real asset for appellate work."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Master School Board Member, Pennsylvania School Boards Association
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Master in Tax Assessment, Court Of Common Pleas of Washington County
2001 - Present
Attorney, Joseph M. Zupancic, P.C.
2014 - 2014
Professor, California University Of Pennsylvania
2012 - 2014
Deputy District Attorney, Washington County District Attorney's Office
2004 - 2005
Title IV-D Attorney, Washiongton County Domestic Relations Office
2002 - 2006
Criminal Conflict Counsel, Court of Common Pleas of Washington County
2000 - 2001
Corporate Counsel, 84 Lumber Company
1997 - 2000
Associate, Bassi, McCune & Vreeland, P.C.
1996 - 1997
Assistant District Attorney, Washington County District Attorney's Office
1994 - 1995
Law Clerk, Judge David L. Gilmore
Associations
1995 - Present
Washington County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
Pennsylvania District Attorneys AssociationMember
2004 - 2008
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2000 - 2007
Washington County Bar AssociationBoard Member
1998 - 1999
Washington County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionPresident
1996 - 1997
Pennsylvania District Attorney AssocationMember
1995 - 2015
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 2001
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Commissioner Shober Re-Election Recount
Commissioner Shober prevailed
Education
1994
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Juris Doctor,
1991
Harvard University
BA,
1987
Canon-McMIllan Senior High School
High School Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2012
Pennsylvania Senate
School Law and Security Issues
2005
Washington County Bar Association
Pennsylvania DUI Law
2004
Winter Bench/Bar
Pennsylvania DUI Law
1999
Summer Bench/Bar
Year Y2K Legal Issues
Publications
2016
Report of Pennsylvania Zero Tolerance Adviosry Committee
Report of Pennsylvania Zero Tolerance Adviosry Committee
2012
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Languages
English
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