Atty. Charles A. Merchant
Charles A. Merchant is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction law, personal injury and 3 other areas of law.
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Charles A. Merchant is a Partner based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Merchant & Kay, LLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on wills, personal injury, estate planning, business, and construction. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1988). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1988) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American (Construction Industry Forum) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Charles A. Merchant is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction law, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
- Charles received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Charles practices at Merchant & Kay, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA
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Charles A. Merchant is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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.
Charles A. Merchant is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Charles A. Merchant is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Charles A. Merchant is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Charles A. Merchant is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
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 andnue, 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.
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