Dawson Personal Injury Lawyers

I live in Pittsburgh, PA. I am married with two children. I graduated from Syracuse Law School in 1992. I opened my own practice in August, 2001. I sue abusive debt collectors.

Pittsburgh Accident Attorney Jonathan M. Stewart is a founder and managing partner of Stewart, Murray and Associates Law Group. Attorney Stewart received his Juris Doctor from the Duquesne University School of Law in June of 2000. He is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mr. Stewart has successfully represented more than 1000 clients and has over a decade of experience. He specializes in civil litigation and is known for his expert negotiation tactics and courtroom skills. Jonathan M. Stewart was selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer by his peers. Along...

Attorney Dave Zuckerman is a former Assistant District Attorney who has prosecuted and defended those accused of felony, misdemeanor and summary offenses in Allegheny County and the surrounding counties in Western Pennsylvania.

Shawn D. Kressley is a personal injury attorney with the law firm of DelVecchio & Miller LLC. Shawn devotes his legal practice to championing the rights of individuals who have been injured in accidents caused by the fault of others. Over the course of his career, he has represented clients in a multitude of different types of personal injury cases including: automobile and trucking accidents; construction-site accidents; work-place accidents; product liability cases; insurance coverage disputes; premises liability accidents; and serious dog attacks. His extensive experience and legal acumen have allowed him to achieve successful outcomes for his clients in...

Attorney Richard J. Joyce and his law firm represent injured people throughout the Western Pennsylvania region. Attorney Joyce and the law firm of Joyce & Bittner represent persons injured in a wide variety of situations including automobile, truck and other vehicle accidents, trip and falls, injuries caused by household products or tools and injuries caused by nursing home neglect or abuse. Attorney Joyce has also been engaged in criminal defense litigation involving a range of criminal matters including Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and license suspension matters. Attorney Joyce formerly held the position of Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Pittsburgh...

Founded in 1982 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Pribanic & Pribanic started when eldest brother Victor Pribanic took a position as the assistant District Attorney of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1980. Not long after, brothers Michael, Jeffrey and Ernest joined the firm to help create one of nation’s most formidable legal practices. With over 100 years of combined experience the team at Pribanic & Pribanic has successfully litigated hundreds of cases where people have experienced serious, life-changing events caused by the negligence or wrongful acts of others: including adverse drug reactions, defective automobiles, car accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and...

Justin is an accomplished partner at Farrell Weaver & Okun, where he has built a distinguished career specializing in criminal law, appellate advocacy, and estate and probate matters. Justin has experience in various areas of criminal law, including preliminary hearings, grand jury proceedings, trial and appellate litigation, death penalty cases, and post-conviction relief petitions. Justin has handled and aided jury trials, nonjury trials and conducted numerous pre-trial hearings including motions to suppress and petitions for habeas corpus relief. Justin has handled and aided cases ranging from homicides to DUI’s to summary charges. Justin is a seasoned appellate advocate having extensive work in...

Stephen J. Del Sole, a Pittsburgh auto accident lawyer, is a partner at Del Sole Cavanaugh Stroyd, LLC, where he provides counsel to injury victims and parties involved in commercial litigation. He has handled countless cases over the years, including jury and non-jury trials, and recovered millions for clients. Prior to cofounding his firm, Attorney Del Sole served as a partner at multinational firm Reed Smith LLP. He is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County and Million Dollar Advocates Forum®. Mr. Del Sole’s track record of legal diligence has earned him numerous accolades. Pittsburgh Magazine...

Attorney Floro's practice is concentrated in the area of civil litigation. He has represented injured individuals in cases involving a wide variety of factual and legal issues, such auto accidents, dog bites, defective products, violations of civil rights, and other "personal injury" actions. The practice is also devoted to representing small construction and manufacturing businesses in contractual disputes and "damage" recovery actions. Attorney Floro also assists property owners with private sales, mineral (timber, coal, oil and gas) rights and development. He has a Master in Sciences in Environmental Sciences and Management, and has represented a number...

Bar Admissions
• Pa Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 2012 to Present
• United States District of Pennsylvania for the Western District of Pennsylvania 2012 to Present
• United States District Court District of Maryland 2015 to Present
o Greenbelt Division
o Baltimore Division
• Untied States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
2015 to Present
• United States Tax Court 2017 to Present
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board
2012 to Present
• West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals 2011-2012

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• United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida Fort Myers Division


Litigation in Experience Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas

• Allegheny County
• Armstrong County
• Beaver County
• Bradford County
• Bedford...

Nationally recognized attorney and author Sharon Eubanks joined the Bordas & Bordas team in July 2015. She focuses on complex civil litigation. In 2000, Eubanks served as lead counsel on behalf of the United States in United States v. Phillip Morris USA, et al., - the federal tobacco litigation. This was the largest civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) enforcement action ever filed. Following the nine-month trial, it was determined by the federal district court that the major U.S. cigarette companies violated the civil provisions of RICO and committed fraud. The Court ordered the companies to change their...

Washington and Jefferson College BA degree, University of Akron School of Law JD degree. Over 43 years experience in the handling of personal injury, workers compensation and social security claims. I have represented the Boilermakers Local 154, various USW Locals. and CWA 13000 regarding workers compensation and other legal matters.

Jason Shipp is a shareholder at Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. Throughout his career, Mr. Shipp has represented thousands of asbestos victims not only in Pennsylvania, but also in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Rhode Island, Maine, California, and Connecticut. Jason Shipp recognized the unfairness that asbestos disease victims faced in being unable to sue their former employer and receive workers’ compensation benefits at the same time because of the latency period between asbestos exposure and disease development. His continued advocacy broke legal ground that resulted in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania expanding the ability of asbestos disease victims for...

Former Public Defender trial attorney. 25 years of courtroom experience. Suburban office with a professional but personal touch. "This attorney has integrity and experience and takes pride in his work. He is very accessible and is a hard working individual." We handle Criminal Defense, DUI, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Real Estate Transfers, Personal Injury and Civil Claims. We are flexible and can meet clients during evening hours. Our fees are realistic and we care about our clients. Email or call us.

Experienced Attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Skilled in Personal Injury Litigation, Estate Law, Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney, and Civil Litigation. Strong legal professional graduated from Duquesne University School of Law.

Attorney Anthony M. Bittner and the law firm of Joyce & Bittner represent persons injured in virtually all types of accident injury cases including automobile, truck and other vehicle collisions, trip and falls, dog bites and injuries caused by household items, products or tools. Attorney Anthony M. Bittner and his law firm represent people accused of criminal violations or who are under criminal investigation throughout the Western Pennsylvania region. As a former Assistant District Attorney in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Attorney Bittner personally prosecuted an untold number of criminal violations and oversaw major criminal investigations as an attorney supervisor of the District...

Laura D. Phillips has represented seriously injured people in medical malpractice and personal injury cases in the state and federal courts throughout Pennsylvania for over seventeen years. Her work has included cases involving wrongful death, birth injuries, surgical errors, delayed diagnoses, motor vehicle collisions, trip and fall cases, misdiagnosis, liquor liability, and failure to diagnose through all stages of trial and appeals. Laura is proud to hold an "AV Preeminent" Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating by her fellow attorneys for both legal ability and ethics. Due to her trial advocacy skills, Laura has also been an invited...

Bart has extensive litigation experience in a wide range of personal injury cases including slip and falls, auto accidents, and defective products. He provides clients with special insight into insurance practices, having worked for two major insurers before practicing law. Bart also has developed considerable real estate expertise with 35 years of experience. He has personally done over 2,000 real estate closings and has been a real estate title agent for over 20 years. Bart works with both residential and commercial real estate clients throughout Pennsylvania. In addition, Bart is extremely active in his firm’s specialized equine practice...

Mary Beier graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and then co-founded the law firm of Beier, Beier & Beier with her husband Bart Beier. She is an experienced litigator with particular emphasis on personal injury and equine litigation. Mrs. Beier also works in the firm’s family law practice. She focuses on client communication and understanding throughout the course of a client’s legal problem. She is adept at working out creative and cost-effective solutions that clients can be happy with.

Maximilian F. Beier is a partner at Beier, Beier & Beier. He joined the law firm in 2001 as an associate after a two-year clerkship with Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge, John P. Hester. He was made a partner in 2007. Max’s primary focus is handling commercial and residential real estate transactional work, as well as real estate litigation work. Max also has experience litigating other civil claims in the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania. Additional litigation experience includes business disputes, contract actions, real-estate and domestic matters. Max and wife Michele reside in Shadyside section of Pittsburgh, and are...

Diana Nickerson Jacobs is a shareholder at Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. and had been with the firm for more than two decades. Licensed in Pennsylvania and Ohio, Ms. Jacobs has dedicated her career to aiding and enforcing the rights of injured men and women who suffer from injuries caused by asbestos exposure. Over the years, Ms. Jacobs has argued several times in the Eighth District Court of Appeals of Ohio, particularly with regard to H.B. 292, which is Ohio's asbestos tort reform and legislation. Ms. Jacobs also manages the firm’s compliance and lien resolution, which helps those who were...

Jason Luckasevic is a shareholder at Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. Mr. Luckasevic began his legal career focusing on asbestos victims and their families and now focuses on handling cases in the personal injury department. In that capacity, Jason litigates automobile accidents, slip and fall, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. In 2006, Jason Luckasevic studied the devastating effects of brain injuries in sports, particularly CTE. Mr. Luckasevic brought concussions in sports to national attention when he filed the first two lawsuits against the National Football League on behalf of more than 120 retired players for their CTE brain injuries. Jason...

Bruce E. Mattock is a Shareholder and member of the firm Executive Management Committee at Goldberg Persky & White, P.C. Mr. Mattock’s extensive asbestos litigation experience has allowed him to represent thousands of asbestos victims and their families in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. Mr. Mattock manages the firm’s Pennsylvania and West Virginia practice and is the co-liaison for the Plaintiffs’ Asbestos Bar in West Virginia. Mr. Mattock is also on the asbestos Trust Advisory Committee for the following Bankruptcy Trusts: Babcock & Wilcox, Owens-Corning/Fibreboard, Harbison-Walker/Dresser, Durabla, Bondex, U.S. Gypsum, NARCO, A.P. Green, Pittsburgh Corning, W.R. Grace, Rapid American, Flintkote, Pfizer/Quigley,...

Trevor A. McKnight is an associate at Goldberg, Persky, & White, P.C. Born and raised in California, Mr. McKnight moved to Pittsburgh in 2017 to attend the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. While in school, Mr. McKnight clerked for Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C., joining the team in 2019. Trevor McKnight’s primary focus is in asbestos litigation, products liability, and premises liability.

Paige Noah is an associate at Goldberg, Persky, & White, P.C. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from Washington & Jefferson College, Ms. Noah completed a joint degree program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. In an effort to hold corporations responsible for prioritizing profits over workers’ health, Ms. Noah focuses her practice in asbestos litigation, products liability, and premises liability.

As a founding partner at Del Sole Cavanaugh Stroyd, LLC, Patrick K. Cavanaugh represents injury victims, as well as parties in class action and business litigation. Mr. Cavanaugh has two decades of legal experience, and he has handled numerous cases and verdicts involving millions of dollars. In his career, he has tried cases in both federal and state courts, including jury trials. Recently, Attorney Cavanaugh was selected for inclusion in the 2014 Edition of Super Lawyers®. Mr. Cavanagh has a B.A. in Economics from Yale University, and received his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law. He is licensed to...

Mr. Behrend was the first lawyer to sue Domino’s Pizza, Inc. over the injuries and death caused by the delivery drivers rushing to comply with the corporate policy of the 30 minute delivery deadline. His case created a new tort in Pennsylvania which recognized the concept of a “negligent corporate policy.” This theory was then recognized in nearly every jurisdiction of the United States. As part of the nationwide Domino’s Pizza litigation, the American Trial Lawyers Association named Mr. Behrend as head of the Delivery Service Negligence Litigation Group. In that capacity, Mr.Behrend coordinated the discovery and trial efforts of...

Herbert B. Cohen, Esquire Herb Cohen concentrates his practice in workers' compensation and personal injury cases involving premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, products liability, and construction accidents. He also maintains an active practice in the areas of Heart and Lung Act, Social Security disability and professional negligence. Mr. Cohen received his Bachelor of Science degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. in 1986 and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1990. Mr. Cohen is a member of the American, Pennsylvania, and Allegheny County Bar Associations, as well as the Pennsylvania...

I received my Bachelors Degree from the University of Notre Dame and my Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University. My law practice focuses on Estate Administration, Planning, and Probate. In addition, I practice Family Law - Divorce, Custody, Equitable Distribution, Juvenile, and other Family Law matters. Contact my office to set up a consultation.

The son of a mining equipment salesman and a public–school teacher, Josh grew up in Lancaster, Pa. He earned his B.A. and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, where he became a member of the distinguished academic honor society Phi Beta Kappa.

Mr. Geist is a partner with Goodrich & Geist, P.C. in Pittsburgh. He concentrates his practice in personal injury representation, automobile litigation, medical negligence and product liability. Mr. Geist received his B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh and his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He is the Immediate Past President...

Born in Pittsburgh, Bill is the son of a city firefighter. After growing up in Pittsburgh’s Garfield section and in Penn Hills, Pa., he worked his way through college and law school, earning his Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University.

Mr. Goodrich serves as President of the law firm of Goodrich & Geist, P.C. He received his B.A. in 1974 and his J.D. in 1979 from Duquesne University. Mr. Goodrich is a Past President of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (1996-1997), as well as a past President for the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (1994-1995). Attorney Goodrich is an active member...

Married; Father of six children. Avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman; member of sportsmen’s clubs, NRA and 4-H shooting sports instructor; local 4-H Club Leader 14 yrs; recipient of Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award, 2013

Phi Kappa Phi. Member: Willis Society; Ohio Northern University Law Review, 1986-1987.

Patrick Booth is an Associate at Chaffin Luhana LLP where he focuses his practice on representing personal injury victims in mass tort litigation and transportation accidents.

Roopal Luhana is one of the founding partners of the Chaffin Luhana LLP law firm. The Chaffin Luhana law firm has offices located in New York, NY, Pittsburgh, PA, and West Virgina, WV. Roopal Luhana focuses her law practicing on successfully representing victims of all types of product liability, personal injury, and auto accident victims. Mrs. Luhana has extensive successful experience handling a wide range of personal injury cases, including table saw injuries. She is dedicated to providing every single one of her clients who have suffered injuries or emotional distress because of the negligent actions...

James Doring is an associate at Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. Several years after receiving his bachelor’s degree in business software, Mr. Doring became interested in the legal profession and graduated summa cum laude from Duquesne University with his Juris Doctor. Jamie Doring joined Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. in 2014 and is dedicated to helping those suffering from asbestos-related injuries and harmful chemical exposures.

Matt is a trial attorney focusing on business, construction, collections, and probate, estate and trust litigation matters. Matt routinely represents his clients in both federal and state court, along with private arbitration and mediation.

As part of his business litigation practice, Matt frequently handles breach of contract claims, tort litigation claims, non-competition/non-solicitation matters, and shareholder disputes. As part of his construction law practice, Matt frequently represents architects and engineers in design defect cases, and assists all his construction clients, including design professionals, contractors, and suppliers in filing, when applicable, mechanic’s lien claims or making claims through the CASPA and...

Jessica Nelson in an associate at SWMW Law, Ms. Nelson began her journey at SWMW Law, as a paralegal. Inspired by the firm’s practice and dedication to its clients, Ms. Nelson decided to pursue her Juris Doctor at Duquesne University; taking classes at night while working full time for the firm. Jessica Nelson’s primary focus is in asbestos litigation, products liability, and premises liability.

Richard Ernsberger's practice focuses on litigation in state court on insurance and investment sales practice and contractual disputes. He has a broad range of experience, including drafting motions, conducting legal research and analysis, and arbitration practice. Richard is a graduate of the Ohio Northern School of Law and he earned a Bachelors of Science from the George Washington University in Economics. Richard was an intern for the Honorable Congressman William Coyne as an undergrad and was employed by the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. following graduation from George Washington. Richard attended the Ohio Northern University School of...