Atty. James Thomas Weikel
Mr. James Thomas Weikel is a lawyer practicing workers compensation defense.
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James Thomas Weikel is an Attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1992). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Ohio University (B.S., 1986). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Thomas Weikel is a lawyer practicing workers compensation defense
- James received a B.S. degree from Ohio University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
- James practices at Reed Smith LLP in Pittsburgh, PA
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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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