Atty. Todd M. Begg
Todd M. Begg focuses his practice on divorce, equitable distribution and custody matters with an emphasis on custody litigation.
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About Todd M. Begg at a glance
Todd M. Begg is a family law and adr attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Pollock Begg. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1989) and University of Richmond (BA, 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Todd M. Begg focuses his practice on divorce, equitable distribution and custody matters with an emphasis on custody litigation
- Having practiced almost exclusively in this area for more than 20 years, Todd is known as an articulate and experienced attorney, well-versed in statutes and case law
- With a background in psychology and sociology, Todd is extremely comfortable litigating cases, including high-conflict cases, which may include issues of addiction, mental illness, or abuse
- His education and years of experience have taught him how to aggressively analyze the critical testimony of psychologists, social workers, and other experts
- Before founding Pollock Begg in 2001, Todd worked as a senior attorney with the law firm of Buchanan Ingersoll in its Family Law Group, and prior to that, he served as part of the Matrimonial Law Group at Reed Smith
- Todd has tried numerous economic and custody cases in Allegheny County and western Pennsylvania
- He is an active lecturer on family law-related matters and has previously lectured on custody, support and discovery in divorce actions for local and state bar associations as well as the Pennsylvania Bar Institute
- He is an avid reader and attributes his forthright approach to the law to Abraham Lincoln
- He and his wife are the proud parents of two children and competitive runners
- They enjoy training together and sampling local cuisine
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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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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