Atty. James Michael Catanzarite

Atty. James Michael Catanzarite

James Michael Catanzarite is a lawyer practicing litigation. James received a B.S. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1975, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About James Michael Catanzarite at a glance

James Michael Catanzarite is a litigation attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1987), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1991). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Pittsburgh (B.S. Civil, 1975). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Catanzarite is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1975, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Catanzarite's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Catanzarite handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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

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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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Where is James Michael Catanzarite's law office located?
James Michael Catanzarite's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Catanzarite handle?
James Michael Catanzarite focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Michael Catanzarite practiced law?
James Michael Catanzarite has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James Michael Catanzarite go to law school?
James Michael Catanzarite earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S. Civil, 1975).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University School of Law
- 1987
B.S. Civil
University of Pittsburgh
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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