Atty. Elaina A. Smiley

Atty. Elaina A. Smiley

Elaina A. Smiley is a lawyer practicing employment law, employment litigation, immigration and 5 other areas of law.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Elaina A. Smiley at a glance

Elaina A. Smiley is a Partner based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment, immigration, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1999). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1999) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1996). Active member of Allegheny County Bar Association. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Elaina A. Smiley is a lawyer practicing employment law, employment litigation, immigration and 5 other areas of law
  • Elaina received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Elaina practices at Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Elaina A. Smiley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elaina A. Smiley 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.

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Elaina A. Smiley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

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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 Elaina A. Smiley

Where is Elaina A. Smiley's law office located?
Elaina A. Smiley's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elaina A. Smiley handle?
Elaina A. Smiley focuses on employment, immigration, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Elaina A. Smiley practiced law?
Elaina A. Smiley has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Elaina A. Smiley go to law school?
Elaina A. Smiley earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Elaina A. Smiley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duquesne University
- 1999
B.A.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1999

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