Atty. Patrick Louis Mechas

Atty. Patrick Louis Mechas

Patrick Louis Mechas is a lawyer practicing health care and long-term care, products liability, medical malpractice and 7 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.S. degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1981, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Patrick Louis Mechas at a glance

Patrick Louis Mechas is a Member based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Burns White LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, product liability, litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1994). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Carnegie Mellon University (B.S. Administration, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •American Bar Association •Pennsylvania Bar Association •West Virginia Bar Association •Allegheny County Bar Association •Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County •Defense Research Institute •Pennsylvania Defense Institute. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Patrick Louis Mechas is a lawyer practicing health care and long-term care, products liability, medical malpractice and 7 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.S. degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1981, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Patrick practices at Burns White LLC in Pittsburgh, PA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Louis Mechas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Louis Mechas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 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 Patrick Louis Mechas

Where is Patrick Louis Mechas's law office located?
Patrick Louis Mechas's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Burns White LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Louis Mechas handle?
Patrick Louis Mechas focuses on medical malpractice, employment, product liability, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Patrick Louis Mechas practiced law?
Patrick Louis Mechas has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Patrick Louis Mechas go to law school?
Patrick Louis Mechas earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S. Administration, 1981).
How can I contact Patrick Louis Mechas for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Patrick Louis Mechas received?
Patrick Louis Mechas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University School of Law
- 1990
B.S. Administration
Carnegie Mellon University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1994

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