Atty. Michael Potochny
Michael R. Potochny is a partner in the Beaver office, specializing in civil litigation in Pennsylvania state and federal courts.
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Michael Potochny is a Partner based in Beaver, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on construction. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. District Court, Western District Court of Pen (2014). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Pittsburgh, College of Arts and Sciences B.A. magna cum laude (—). Active member of Professional Affiliations •Pennsylvania Defense Institute. Serands clients in Beaver, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael R. Potochny is a partner in the Beaver office, specializing in civil litigation in Pennsylvania state and federal courts
- With a background in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation, Mike brings valuable skills to the firm’s general liability department
- He has also handled a wide range of cases, from adoptions to contract defense
- Mike’s experience extends beyond litigation
- He has a strong foundation in estate planning and transactional work and has clerked at the Pennsylvania Superior Court, enhancing his legal research and writing skills
- As an alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh, Mike is proud to serve clients in Western Pennsylvania
- Mike is dedicated to providing expert legal counsel to his clients, ensuring the best possible outcomes in their cases
- News & Case Results U.S
- Supreme Court Denies Plaintiff’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari
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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 Beaver 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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