Atty. James S. Vergotz

Atty. James S. Vergotz

James S. Vergotz is a lawyer practicing wills, estate planning, estate administration and 5 other areas of law.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About James S. Vergotz at a glance

James S. Vergotz is a Principal based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at James S. Vergotz. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, business, and poa. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1980), U.S. Tax Court (1981), and Florida (1982). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1980) and Gannon University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James S. Vergotz is a lawyer practicing wills, estate planning, estate administration and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Gannon University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at James S. Vergotz in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James S. Vergotz's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James S. Vergotz is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Probate

James S. Vergotz is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James S. Vergotz is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James S. Vergotz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Power of Attorney

James S. Vergotz is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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 James S. Vergotz

Where is James S. Vergotz's law office located?
James S. Vergotz's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is James S. Vergotz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S. Vergotz handle?
James S. Vergotz focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, business, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James S. Vergotz practiced law?
James S. Vergotz has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James S. Vergotz go to law school?
James S. Vergotz earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact James S. Vergotz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James S. Vergotz received?
James S. Vergotz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1980
B.A.
Gannon University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1981
Florida
Admitted: 1982

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