Atty. James W. Bentz
James W. Bentz is a lawyer practicing business litigation, construction and surety law, financial services law and 3 other areas of law.
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James W. Bentz is a Member based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Bentz Law Firm, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1988) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Fourth and T (1988). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1988) and University of Michigan (B.B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allegheny County Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James W. Bentz is a lawyer practicing business litigation, construction and surety law, financial services law and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- James practices at Bentz Law Firm, P.C. in Pittsburgh, PA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Bentz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James W. Bentz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James W. Bentz is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James W. Bentz is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James W. Bentz is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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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