Atty. James Michael Flaherty
James Michael Flaherty is a lawyer practicing criminal law, oil and gas law, personal injury. James received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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James Michael Flaherty is a Member based in Cranberry, Pennsylvania, practicing at Flaherty & Getsinger. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and energy. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1981). Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 1981) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1975). Serves clients in Cranberry, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Flaherty is a lawyer practicing criminal law, oil and gas law, personal injury
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices at Flaherty & Getsinger in Cranberry, PA
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James Michael Flaherty's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Flaherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 Michael Flaherty is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Michael Flaherty is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
James Michael Flaherty is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Cranberry 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 venue, 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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