Atty. David Bennet Rodes

Atty. David Bennet Rodes

David Bennet Rodes is a lawyer practicing appeals, employment law, discrimination claims and 2 other areas of law. David received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About David Bennet Rodes at a glance

David Bennet Rodes is an Of Counsel based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1990), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1995). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1986) and University of Notre Dame (A.B., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations, Pennsylvania Association for Justice. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Bennet Rodes is a lawyer practicing appeals, employment law, discrimination claims and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • David practices at Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

David Bennet Rodes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Bennet Rodes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David Bennet Rodes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

David Bennet Rodes is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

David Bennet Rodes is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Bennet Rodes

Where is David Bennet Rodes's law office located?
David Bennet Rodes's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Bennet Rodes handle?
David Bennet Rodes focuses on employment, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has David Bennet Rodes practiced law?
David Bennet Rodes has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did David Bennet Rodes go to law school?
David Bennet Rodes earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (A.B., 1981).
How can I contact David Bennet Rodes for a consultation?
You can contact David Bennet Rodes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Bennet Rodes received?
David Bennet Rodes's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1986
A.B.
University of Notre Dame
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 2006
Indiana
Admitted: 2011

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