Top Rated Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA Estate Planning Lawyers

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Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA Has 325 Estate Planning Attorneys with 603 Reviews

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One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St Ste 4300, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business

Bio: Amy Acheson was born and raised in Pittsburgh. After graduation from The Ellis School, she matriculated at Haverford College, and earned a B.A. in Economics. Amy Acheson went on to graduate with honors from the University of South Carolina School ...

Rating: 9.7

Call for a FREE consultation(412) 819-2110

Amy Acheson's Website

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McMorrow Law, LLC
301 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "I turned to Brooke after hiring another firm to initiate my divorce, however that firm failed miserably and took thou$and$ of dollars. Sadie immediately went to work on my case, filing only necessary motions, arguing what needed to be done, and ge..."

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(724) 473-5625

Brooke Beares McMorrow's Website

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Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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Estate Planning Attorney near Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA (Aspinwall)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate

Bio: Hi, my name is Lloyd A. Welling and I am the founding Partner in the law firm of American Wills Estates. We are one of Western Pennsylvania's premier probate estate administration and estate planning law firms. We have seven convenient office loca...

Rating: 7.3

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Quatrini Rafferty, PC
941 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Land Use & Zoning and more

Bio: David S. DeRose is an associate at the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, family law, real estate and zoning. With over 30 years of experience as an attorney, Mr. DeRose is a member of the Westmo...

Rating: 10

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Estate Planning Attorney near Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA (Munhall)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: This lawyer has 25 years of experience in civil and criminal trial, estate, family and injury law. He is a former public defender trial lawyer with an office conveniently located near the Waterfront with free parking and flexible appointment hours...

Rating: 8.4

Call for a consultation(412) 837-8593

William Ray Pelger's Website

Lisa Marie Vari & Associates, PC
3210 S. Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: What is your relationship with your children worth to you? Or, your financial future after a divorce? Are you angry at the other party and want to fight to the end or do you feel like you want to give in just to get the case over with? You're not ...

Rating: 10

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Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick & Gefsky
444 Liberty Ave, Suite #2200, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Landlord & Tenant and more

Bio: Michael Werner represents individuals and businesses all across Pennsylvania. His practice focuses on estate planning/administration, general business matters, and nearly all facets of real estate law. Mr. Werner has developed a large property ass...

Rating: 9.6

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Houston Harbaugh, P.C.
401 Liberty Ave Fl 22., Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law and more

Review: "I have a very low opinion of lawyers because of past experiences and I was unsure if I should post questions on Avvo but I was surprised at the quick responses to my initial question and even more surprised when I received responses to my follow u..."

Rating: 10

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Frank Gale Bails Murcko & Pocrass, PC
707 Grant St Ste 3300, Frank Gale Bails Murcko & Pocrass Pc, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Appeals and more

Review: "I highly recommend hiring John Scialabba to be your attorney. He provided me with outstanding legal representation as I navigated my difficult divorce journey. I specifically appreciated his experience, expertise, knowledge, and guidance throughou..."

Rating: 8.1

Call for a consultation(412) 960-8932

Tara Hutchinson
2429 East Carson Street, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: My practice is concentrated in family law and estate planning. I work with clients using a collaborative, problem-solving approach. We discuss your legal issues and your goals and together determine a solution that can help achieve it. A particula...

Rating: 9.8

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Brenden Kelley Law
322 North Shore Drive, Building 1B, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Ethics & Professional Responsibility and more

Bio: Carrying On a Family Legacy—And Forging His Own Path From a Childhood Steeped in Law to a Practice Built on Empathy Brenden Kelley’s first lessons in justice came early. Growing up in a household of legal professionals, he saw firsthand how law co...

Rating: 10

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Frank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C.
707 Grant Street, Suite 3300, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Marriage & Prenuptials, Family and more

Bio: I'm an attorney and shareholder with the Pittsburgh firm of Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko & Pocrass, P.C. I handle complex family law cases involving equitable distribution, pension and business valuation, spousal support, child support, alimony, and...

Rating: 8.2

Call for a consultation(412) 668-1653

Gregory Mark Pocrass's Website

The Chiurazzi Law Group
101 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Corporate & Incorporation and more

Review: "I was impressed with Wayne and his law group. Called on a Friday and he responded with a text that he was out of town visiting his dad, but would stop by our house on his way home on Monday. He always reponded to my questions in a timely manner an..."

Rating: 8.7

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Estate Planning Attorney near Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA (Swissvale)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: Attorney Bill Price grew up in rural Edinburg, Pennsylvania. He earned degrees from Mohawk High School, Slippery Rock State College (now Slippery Rock University) and Duquesne University School of Law. He has been compassionately practicing law in...

Rating: 9.9

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Kim A. Bodnar, Attorney At Law
304 Ross St Ste 701, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Probate and more

Bio: Attorney Kim A. Bodnar is licensed to practice in both Pennsylvania and the state of Florida. Attorney Kim A. Bodnar currently operates a full service law firm to serve the residents of Western Pennsylvania Attorney Bodnar currently actively pract...

Rating: 8.3

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D'Onofrio Law Office, P.C.
651 Holiday Drive, Foster Plaza 5, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: My name is John D'Onofrio, and as the founder of D'Onofrio Law Office, P.C., I have been providing clients with legal assistance for more than 37 years, always striving to professionally and timely serve my clients-the friendly residents of Pittsb...

Rating: 9.2

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Attorney Mergl
301 Grant Street, Suite 4300, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Ryan Mergl is a former preosecutor and respected trial attorney. He represents clients throughout Pennsylvania and in the United States Federal Courts. Awards & RecognitionSuper Lawyers selected Mergl to their list as a Rising Star, noting his hig...

Rating: 10

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Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace, LLP
20 Stanwix Street, Suite 1100, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "I hired Paul to represent me and he exceeded my expectations. From start to finish, he worked hard on my case and I never once doubted his ability. I would recommend him without any reservations. I can’t thank him enough."

Rating: 10

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Pollock Begg
525 William Penn Place, Suite 3501, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Review: "I highly recommend Meghan Zupancic for Estate Planning and Wills. My elderly mom and her husband needed updated wills, power of attorney and medical directives after moving back to PA from another state. Meghan was extremely thorough and very pati..."

Rating: 8.5

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Leech Tishman, LLC
525 William Penn Place, 28th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Tax and more

Bio: I work with families to develop thoughtful, coordinated estate plans. These plans are customized to fit the dynamics of each family to reduce the likelihood of any disharmony as assets transfer among generations. My work typically balances handlin...

Rating: 7.9

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