Atty. Michael A. Karaffa
Michael A. Karaffa is a lawyer practicing construction injury litigation, fraud/special investigation, trucking & transportation liability and 4 other areas of law.
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Michael A. Karaffa is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They haand 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1981), U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania (1981), U.S. Tax Court (1985), and U.S. Supreme Court (1990). Educated at University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (B.S., 1978) and Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania J.D. 1981 Moot Court Board (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of Associations & Memberships •Allegheny County Bar Association •American Bar Association •Pennsylvania Bar Association. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael A. Karaffa is a lawyer practicing construction injury litigation, fraud/special investigation, trucking & transportation liability and 4 other areas of law
- Michael A. received a B.S. degree from University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Michael A. practices in Pittsburgh, PA
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practforg law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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