John Edward Lienert

John Edward Lienert

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 19 years

Mesothelioma and asbestos Lawyer Practice Areas: Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident

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Licenses

Licensed in West Virginia for 19 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 2007

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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

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John Edward Lienert's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sue | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Will Preparation and Advise

Attorney Lienert provided excellent advise in the preparation of my will and living will. I trusted his advise and he completely answered all of my questions. I am relieved to have all of this done.

Posted by Bill and Pam Bailie | July 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent

We are writing this review in regards to your law firm and the excellent job John did. In order to get to the end let me start at the beginning. We had a bad experience within your law firm, when we were at the end of our rope we were given to John. When we explained our situation to John he couldn't... apologize enough for our previous experience when he didn't have to. He asked that we give him to weeks to work on our case, within the week John had reached a settlement in our case. After all the stress we previously experienced he met our expectations above and beyond, he made me cry. His thoughtfulness and concern for me and my husband was amazing. I never thought that my lawyer would be like having a good friend. John truly went above and beyond in all aspects of our case, your law firm is lucky to have such a caring, personable, dedicated, and thoughtful individual as you have in John. Because of John and his dedication to our case, my husband and I are finally at ease and can go on the honeymoon we never had. John is truly an angel in disguise and we are blessed to have worked with him. John please know that my husband and I are truly grateful for all of your hard work and dedication you gave when you had no obligation to do so. My husband and I are going to be a walking advertisement for you and your firm for all that you did for us. It's nice knowing that there are people in this world that want to help and turn a bad situation into a good one. Again thank you for all of your hard work and being you! God bless!

Posted by Ryan Recker | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Helpful Guidance and Assistance

I recently retained Mr. Lienert to help guide me in my defense of a traffic violation. From our first conversation, it was clear that I made the perfect choice. Mr. Lienert's professional, organized approach put me at ease and gave me confidence heading into my hearing, which I'm happy to say turned ...out in my favor.

Posted by Mike | February 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

I did not want to but glad I did

My child was involved in a vehicle accident in the early part of 2015. At first we thought she was okay until the symptoms of a concussion started to come to light. After an intense discussion with family members, we picked the firm John worked for in Pittsburgh. We wanted someone local who unders...tands the people of the area. Anyhow John called and offered to meet where ever was convenient for us. After that meeting, we felt comfortable with him and hired him the next day. After that he took control, and I mean he took control without hesitation or doubt. He informed us what he was going to do and how long it should take. True to his word, he did exactly what he set out to do informing us every step of the way. If something came up that we did not understand, he explained in clear plain English so even our kids understood. As I stated earlier, throughout the process, John kept us informed of all aspects even when others were not going the best that they could. He held those others' feet to the fire and got us great results. Overall for an action that I did not want to do, I am glad we did it and selected John. John was the greatest thing to come out of the tragedy we had and if anything similar ever happens again without a doubt or hesitation he is going to be the first call I make.

Posted by Colby | June 15, 2015

Very Knowledgeable & Always Willing to Help

I've interacted with John on several occasions, in both the legal and personal context. John is very knowledgeable in several practice areas and is always willing to help with any questions or concerns. He has always responded promptly to my inquiries and has been completely honest and straightforw...ard with his responses. John is very personable and frames even the most complex issues in a manner that is easy to understand. I definitely recommend his services.

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John Edward Lienert's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Barth

Car accident lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with John on a car crash case where we tried the case to verdict in Washington County. John was prepared, concise, strategic and able to connect with the jury in a way that allowed our client to receive a verdict in her favor. John knows how to handle cases that are big and small in a way that makes his client understand the process and allows his clients to know that they can trust their attorney. I highly recommend this attorney for all personal injury cases. He is good and he is ethical."

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Mark Smith

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. John is extremely diligent and truly dedicated to his clients. John is a shining example of a lawyer who takes great care of his clients."

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Brian Lucot

Personal injury lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Friend

"John Lienert is a great litigator who is very good at assessing the facts and the law as they pertain to his clients' cases."

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Brendan Lupetin

Car accident lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I HIGHLY endorse John because he is an amazing attorney and a great person. He has a top tier reputation as a trial lawyer that really cares and really does everything he can to help his clients achieve the best outcome possible. If you are injured because someone else was careless, you will be well taken care of by John as your attorney."

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Mark Smith

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Peter Giglione

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Certificate of Completion - Ultimate Trial Advocacy College, American Association for Justice

2016

Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Premier Attorney, American Academy of Trial Attorneys

2014

Avvo Rated, Avvo

2014

1st Place - 5k Run (Male WPTLA Member), WPTLA

2005

Book Award - Real Estate Transactions, Ohio Northern University - Pettit College of Law

2005

Book Award - Civil Practice, Ohio Northern University - Claude Pettit College of Law

2003

Most Outstanding Philosophy Student, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

2003

3rd Place - Essay, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Marks, O'Neill, O'Brien, Doherty & Kelly

2014 - 2016

Trial Lawyer, DelVecchio & Miller, LLC

2012 - 2014

Attorney, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group - Law Offices of Terry L.M. Bashline

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Rawle & Henderson

2008 - 2010

Attorney, Swartz Campbell, LLC

2008 - 2009

Labor Relations - Staff Supervisor, United States Steel Corporation

2006 - 2008

Attorney, Smith Butz, LLC

Associations

2007 - Present

West Virginia Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Child Sexual Abuse - Group Home

Confidential Settlement

Motor Vehicle Collision - Wrongful Death

$1.4 Million Settlement

Motor Vehicle Collision

$207,500.00 Settlement

Concussion to Child on School Bus

$115,000.00 Settlement

Jury Verdict - Underinsured Motorist Claim

$40,000 - Jury Verdict

Motorcycle Crash

Policy Limits Settlement (Third Party and UIM)

Fall Down at Major Retail Warehouse Club

Six-Figure Settlement

Falling Product at Major Retail Chain

Six-Figure Settlement

Automobile Crash - Limited Tort

$140,000.00 Settlement

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Education

2006

Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2007

Guest Speaker - Shaler Area School District

A Basic History of the Law

Publications

2014

The Advocate (WPTLA) Principles for Success: A Guide for Young Lawyers

2014

The Sidebar (AAJ) Principles for Success: An Updated Approach for Young Lawyers

2012

The Pennsylvania Lawyer Principles for Success: Advice for Young Lawyers

2005

Ohio Northern University Law Review State v. Lozier: Case Study

Languages

English

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