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Michael received his B.A. from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 2004, where he majored in Political Science, and his law degree from the Duquesne University School of Law in 2007.
While at Dickinson College, Michael interned for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, served as a three year member of the Student Senate, was a three-time letterman on the Varsity Soccer Team, and studied Italian in Bologna, Italy.
During his time at Duquesne Law School, Michael was a three-year member of the Student Bar Association and served as the President of the Student Bar during his third year. His duties as President included serving as the sole Duquesne representative to the board of directors for the Young Lawyers Division of Allegheny County Bar Association. He returned once again to Italy after his first year of law school, this time to study Canon and Roman Law in Rome. Additionally, Michael authored the section on "Bail" in the forthcoming update to Professor Bruce Antkowiak's criminal law manual, "Pennsylvania Criminal Procedure: Elements, Analysis, Application", was appointed by the President of Duquesne University to serve on the "University Advisory Committee", served on the Law School's academic disciplinary board, and earned three C.A.L.I. Awards in the subjects of Appellate Practice and Procedure, Tax Exempt Organizations and Trial Advocacy.
Michael is a member of the Westmoreland County, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and American Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice before the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Michael and his wife, Megan, both grew up in Unity Township and currently live in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Michael is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (P.U.M.P.), and the Duquesne Law School Alumni Association. When he is not practicing law, he enjoys skiing, boating, golf, politics and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins.
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Posted by John | May 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
VETERANS AGENT ORANGE CLAIM
I contacted Michael after five years and numerous denials, he reviewed my claim and medical records and determined that most of the data in my file was overlooked. He filed a High Level Review with the Department of Veterans Affairs and I was awarded the correct compensation and disability ratings th...
Posted by Martin | May 11, 2015 | Administrative Law
Veteran's Benefit Claim
After years of struggling to negotiate the V.A. Claims System with poor results. Mr. Quatrini & his firm took on the case. He thoroughly researched the medical data & the support info supplied by former servicemen supporting our claims. The very same info the V.A. had either denied or ignored for ...
Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 20
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"Mr. Quatrini is thoughtful, thorough, and experienced as a workers' compensation and social security attorney. He has a reputation for excellent service. His clients report that he's patient, he listens carefully, and he makes sure they understand their case at every step in the process."
"Michael is an excellent lawyer, and a trustworthy and caring person. I refer all workers comp cases that come my way to Michael, because I trust in his competency and his ability to relate with clients. He is a first rate professional."
"I strongly endorse Michael Quatrini as a highly skilled and qualified lawyer in his field. I have referred several people to Michael and he has done an excellent job representing all of them."
"A respectful professional who advocates strongly for his clients while maintaining a positive professionalism toward his opposing counsel. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
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2015 - Present
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2007 - Present
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2007 - Present
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