Atty. James J. Schwartz
James J. Schwartz is a lawyer practicing personal injury, employee rights, small business.
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James J. Schwartz is a personal injury, employment, and business attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1976). Educated at Duquesne University J.D. (—) and University of Notre Dame B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James J. Schwartz is a lawyer practicing personal injury, employee rights, small business
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame, and has been licensed for 50 years
- James practices in Pittsburgh, PA
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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.
James J. Schwartz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James J. Schwartz is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James J. Schwartz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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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