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I practice commercial, construction and appellate law in Salt Lake City, UT and Pittsburgh, PA, and am licensed in both states. I graduated from Duquesne University School of Law in 2004, was an executive editor of the law review, and began my career by clerking for a federal judge in Pittsburgh, the Honorable Terrence F. McVerry.
Following my clerkship, I practiced construction and commercial law at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC in Pittsburgh for nearly eight years. In that time I handled a broad range of matters, including lawsuits over construction and business disputes, architectural malpractice, environmental and real estate disputes, disputes over LLC agreements, trade secret litigation and insurance coverage litigation. In addition to the range of lawsuits I handled, I worked on drafting and advising clients on construction contracts, in values ranging from a few thousand dollars to 55 billion dollars, as well as commercial and real estate contracts, easements, non-disclosure agreements and other commercial agreements.
After leaving Eckert Seamans, I spent three years as a public criminal defense lawyer in Allegheny County. In that capacity I handled over a thousand cases and tried a litany of cases involving charges of attempted homicide, felony drug and gun possession, assault, fraud and charges stemming from a SWAT team standoff, to name a few. Between civil and criminal cases I have tried over thirty cases to verdict or other final decision, handled countless evidentiary hearings, and have won appeals, as the appealing party, before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court (three times in a year), the Pennsylvania Superior Court, the Ohio District Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
In 2017 I started my own practice, which is mostly commercial contracting, construction contracting, commercial leasing, the purchase and sale of businesses, and otherwise advising businesses. I often serve as business and personal counsel to other lawyers, and I occasionally get appointed to represent clients in complex constitutional appeals.
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Acquired: 2024
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429 4th Ave., Suite 1700, Law and Finance Building, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219-1508
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Posted by Addie | February 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional, as well as personable and highly attentive!
My husband and I appreciated the way Jacob kept us constantly updated and relieved much of the anxiety that we had in the legal processes. He understands the needs of his clients, and works hard to meet all expectations. He went above and beyond in navigating us through this lawsuit, which ultimately...
Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Detailed and prompt
Jake helped me review a document prior to signing it to make sure there weren't any unintended consequences of the agreement. He reviewed the document quickly and got back to me with specific recommendations for changes. I appreciate Jake's knowledge and thoroughness, and would definitely recommend h...
Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Prompt and Professional Lawyer
Jake is extremely professional and prompt in his communication. Any time I had a question, he would respond to me quickly, even in the evenings after business hours. He wrote a very detailed legal easement for me and also assisted me with other legal documents. I found him to be very knowledgeable, i...
Posted by James | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Great Lawyer, Compassionate, and Hardworking
I reached out to Mr. McCrea looking for some legal help with some employment issues, and I was very pleased with the results. Not only did he take an adequate amount of time to review the issues with me, but he was also available by phone or email at any time without delay. Overall, he handled the ma...
Posted by Roose | June 17, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Above the Bar
Mr. McCrea represented me concerning a criminal matter and its nice to finally find a lawyer whom responses to his clients request and is not afraid to speak up in the court room. I have extensive experience with the criminal courts and several of pittsburghs top attorneys, and Mr.McCrea is without a...
Construction and development lawyer | Oct 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Jake for his entire legal career. Not only is his knowledge of the law unparalleled, he is also a person of high moral character. My firm uses Jake for our business litigation needs and you can trust him!"
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2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017 - Present
Owner, Jacob McCrea Law, LLC
2014 - 2017
Criminal Defense Attorney, Allegheny County
2006 - 2014
Associate, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott
2004 - 2006
Law Clerk to the Honorable Terrence F. McCverry, United States Distric Court
2003 - 2004
Law Clerk, White Collar Crimes Division, Us Dept Of Justice
2006 - Present
Allegheny County Bar FoundationMember
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BS - Bachelor of Science
2008
2004
2003
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