Atty. James William Harvey

Atty. James William Harvey

James William Harvey is a lawyer practicing automobile & trucking, construction law, insurance consulting and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About James William Harvey at a glance

James William Harvey is a car accidents, personal injury, employment, workers comp, and construction attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980), United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1980), Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1988), and Ohio (1988). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James William Harvey is a lawyer practicing automobile & trucking, construction law, insurance consulting and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James William Harvey's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James William Harvey is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Personal Injury

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 William Harvey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James William Harvey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James William Harvey is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Construction Law

James William Harvey is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 William Harvey

Where is James William Harvey's law office located?
James William Harvey's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Harvey handle?
James William Harvey focuses on car accidents, personal injury, employment, workers comp, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James William Harvey practiced law?
James William Harvey has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James William Harvey go to law school?
James William Harvey earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact James William Harvey for a consultation?
You can contact James William Harvey directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James William Harvey received?
James William Harvey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1988
Ohio
Admitted: 1988
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989
West Virginia
Admitted: 1989
United States District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1989
United States District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1995

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