Atty. Joel M. Walker

Atty. Joel M. Walker

Joel M. Walker is a lawyer practicing creditors' rights, corporate bankruptcy and workouts, business law and 4 other areas of law.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (412) 685-2677 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Joel M. Walker at a glance

Joel M. Walker is a business, bankruptcy, m&a, creditor rights, and civil rights attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals for (1977). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities •American Bar Association •Allegheny County Bar Association. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joel M. Walker is a lawyer practicing creditors' rights, corporate bankruptcy and workouts, business law and 4 other areas of law
  • Joel has been licensed for 49 years
  • Joel practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Joel M. Walker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel M. Walker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Joel M. Walker is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Joel M. Walker is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Joel M. Walker is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Joel M. Walker is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Joel M. Walker is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Joel M. Walker

Where is Joel M. Walker's law office located?
Joel M. Walker's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel M. Walker handle?
Joel M. Walker focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, creditor rights, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Joel M. Walker practiced law?
Joel M. Walker has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Joel M. Walker go to law school?
Joel M. Walker earned their education at (J.D., 1977).
How can I contact Joel M. Walker for a consultation?
You can contact Joel M. Walker 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 Joel M. Walker received?
Joel M. Walker's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals for
Admitted: 1977

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