Atty. Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton

Atty. Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton

For more than 30 years, Attorney Hutton represented defendants in personal injury lawsuits involving auto, trucking, construction, civil rights, death, insurance bad faith, premises liability and products liability claims. He was selected for inclusion in 2012 - 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®, an honor awarded to the top five percent of state-wide lawyers.Attorney Hutton was also voted for inclusion in the 2017 - 2019 editions of The Best Lawyers in America®, an honor based on rigorous peer review.

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Profile Summary

About Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton at a glance

Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton is a personal injury attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Edgar Snyder & Associates. Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1976) and Duquesne University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • For more than 30 years, Attorney Hutton represented defendants in personal injury lawsuits involving auto, trucking, construction, civil rights, death, insurance bad faith, premises liability and products liability claims
  • He was selected for inclusion in 2012 - 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®, an honor awarded to the top five percent of state-wide lawyers.Attorney Hutton was also voted for inclusion in the 2017 - 2019 editions of The Best Lawyers in America®, an honor based on rigorous peer review
  • Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice
  • Attorney Jerry Hutton earned his undergraduate and Juris Doctor degrees from Duquesne University
  • He received the Thomas J. and Rose T. Brennan McManus Academic Scholarship
  • was a member of the Law Review, serving as the Executive Comment Editor
  • and graduated eighth in his law school class

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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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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 Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton

Where is Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton's law office located?
Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Edgar Snyder & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton handle?
Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
Where did Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton go to law school?
Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (BA).
How can I contact Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton for a consultation?
You can contact Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton 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 Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton received?
Gerald J. "Jerry" Hutton's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Selected for inclusion in 2012 - 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University
- 1976
BA
Duquesne University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for inclusion in 2012 - 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Honored as one of the Top 50 Attorneys in Pittsburgh on the 2016 - 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2026

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