Atty. James Allen Prostko
James Allen Prostko is a lawyer practicing small business reorganization, creditor representation in bankruptcy, chapter 7 and 17 bankruptcy. James received a B.S. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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James Allen Prostko is a Member based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Prostko & Santillán, LLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, business, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Cir (1978). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1978) and University of Pittsburgh (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Allegheny County Bar Association (Member of Council, Commercial and Bankruptcy Section) National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Allen Prostko is a lawyer practicing small business reorganization, creditor representation in bankruptcy, chapter 7 and 17 bankruptcy
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices at Prostko & Santillán, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA and 1 other location
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James Allen Prostko is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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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