Atty. Michael Joseph Laffey

Atty. Michael Joseph Laffey

Michael Joseph Laffey is a lawyer practicing personal injury, subrogation, erisa and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Niagara University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Carnegie Carnegie 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Joseph Laffey at a glance

Michael Joseph Laffey is a Member based in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, practicing at Laffey & Associates, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Tax Court (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pensylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1999), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2001). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Niagara University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Allegheny County and American Bar Associations Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Carnegie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Joseph Laffey is a lawyer practicing personal injury, subrogation, erisa and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Niagara University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Michael practices at Laffey & Associates, P.C. in Carnegie, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Laffey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Joseph Laffey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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Employment Law

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

Michael Joseph Laffey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Carnegie 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 Michael Joseph Laffey

Where is Michael Joseph Laffey's law office located?
Michael Joseph Laffey's law practice is located in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. The firm is Laffey & Associates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Laffey handle?
Michael Joseph Laffey focuses on personal injury, employment, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Michael Joseph Laffey practiced law?
Michael Joseph Laffey has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Michael Joseph Laffey go to law school?
Michael Joseph Laffey earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Michael Joseph Laffey for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Joseph Laffey 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 Michael Joseph Laffey received?
Michael Joseph Laffey's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
Niagara University
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pensylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2001

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