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About William G. Merchant at a glance
William G. Merchant is a Member based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Papernick & Gefsky A Limited Liability Company. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1978). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1978) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William G. Merchant is a lawyer practicing real estate law, commercial law, civil litigation and 4 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- William practices at Papernick & Gefsky A Limited Liability Company in Pittsburgh, PA
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William G. Merchant's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William G. Merchant handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
William G. Merchant is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William G. Merchant is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William G. Merchant is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William G. Merchant is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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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 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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