Atty. Bryan Joseph Smith
Bryan Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, commercial, contracts & agreements and 8 other areas of law. Bryan received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Commercial & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Bryan Joseph Smith at a Glance
Bryan Joseph Smith is a Member based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dell, Moser, Lane & Loughney, LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and class action. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1991), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1999), and West Virginia U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia U.S. District Court, Northern (2003). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Allegheny County Bar Association. Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bryan Joseph Smith
- Bryan Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, commercial, contracts & agreements and 8 other areas of law
- Bryan received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Bryan practices at Dell, Moser, Lane & Loughney, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas Explained
Bryan Joseph Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bryan Joseph Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
Contracts in Pittsburgh
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Personal Injury in Pittsburgh
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Pittsburgh
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business & Corporate Law in Pittsburgh
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Bryan Joseph Smith is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Class Action in Pittsburgh
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pittsburgh
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Pittsburgh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pittsburgh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pittsburgh Choose Bryan Joseph Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bryan Joseph Smith's practice in the field of contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and class action.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bryan Joseph Smith brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, Bryan Joseph Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, personal injury, and criminal defense, Bryan Joseph Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh-based practice means Bryan Joseph Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Bryan Joseph Smith Handles in Pittsburgh
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