Client Testimonials
"Mr. (Tyler) Smith's brief as well as his overall handling of the case commands respect, especially his penetrating case analysis, powerful expression and high investment...I believe it is not easily evident to uncover the quality to which Ty Smith pulls himself in his work. A person would have to know the details and subtleties of the case to fully appreciate his piercing analysis, integration of the facts, high energy, persistence, and skillful use of the law...With my career at stake, I was glad to have Mr. Tyler Smith...defending me. Mr. Smith practices the Art of Law." - Clinical, etiologic, anatomic and pathophysiologic counselor, whose license was being challenged.
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Tyler J. Smith, a member of your firm. I am a recent graduate of a doctoral program in psychology, but was unable to obtain state licensure due to circumstances beyond my control. Even obtaining confirmation that my state application was complete was problematic. After Mr. Smith's involvement, things began to change for the better. He offered professional advice that was helpful, succinct and very timely. He approached my predicament in a manner conducive to immediate problem solving versus extending my case and increasing further legal action and the cost of service. Mr. Smith's astute knowledge of licensure rules and regulations facilitated a prompt resolution of this problem, ultimately resulting in the Michigan Board of Psychology granting a license. I would strongly recommend him to others. I felt that my needs were understood, my issues were clarified and that I received sound advice at all times." - Doctor of psychology now licensed in Michigan.
"We had been using a major New York firm for all of our patent/intellectual property work. Quite honestly, we were tired of large bills for work that seemed to be never ending and inconclusive. A friend referred us to Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti. More specifically, we were put in touch with the department chair, Mr. Alan Towner. We have been delighted with the results. While there is a significant cost savings by working with a Pittsburgh firm, far more importantly, we are most impressed with the quality of Alan's work. Beyond his obvious expertise in this field, Alan consistently shows common sense! His understanding of the business issues enables him to present proposals and recommendations in the most practical ways, saving countless hours and leaving us, the client, with clear, unambiguous understanding of our position and consequently the best course of action. Alan has helped us with multiple issues over the past year, and I personally would recommend his services to anyone looking for the qualities described above." - President of a U.S.-based supplier of home textile products to all of the major retailers in North America.
"The attorneys at Pietragallo are professional litigators who strive to ensure cases progress expeditiously through the legal process and remain focused on achieving favorable outcomes." - CFO of a large insurance company
"Bill Pietragallo's cross of (plaintiff expert witness) was the most effective I have ever seen or read, and Ken Newman's of (plaintiff expert witness) was not far behind...These were masterful cross-examinations and I was highly impressed, which as you know is not a common thing." - Metallurgical defense expert witness in a case successfully handled by Pietragallo's Product Liability practice attorneys.
“The Pietragallo law firm came to our corporate offices and helped us formulate a comprehensive risk management program designed to keep decisions on costs, management, claims management and vendor accountability in-house. What appeared initially as a monumental task has become an effective and aggressive tool that, with the help of Mark Gordon and Bill Schrimpf, has dramatically reduced the bottom line costs of our workers’ compensation and general liability programs. Our partnership with the Pietragallo law firm has not only reduced costs but has given us the confidence to assess our future needs in this critical area of our business.” - Vice President and General Counsel of a convenience store operator with $3.7 billion in annual revenue and more than 340 locations and 11,000 employees in six states.
“From the beginning of our association, your honest, straight-talking approach fostered mutual trust and respect. Your focus on important details and fearless execution of our defense provided our management with a sense of security and self confidence we never experience with any other law firm. I can honestly say your firm saved us a tremendous amount of money, not to mention a reduction in management’s level of stress. I can specifically recall an instance where we were prepared to pay $100,000 to avoid the time and expense of litigation. The outcome with your firm was a return of a quarter-of-a-million dollars after legal fees.” - President of a national industrial contractor that performs work throughout the U.S. and abroad.
“Over the past decade, Pietragallo has become a true and respected member of our company team. Due to the nature of our construction business and the multitude of contracts, owners and states within which we operate, our demands on our legal counsel are great. Pietragallo has consistently exceeded our expectations and we have found them very knowledgeable and capable in defending our interests as if their own.” - Vice President-Safety of a closely-held family of construction industry companies that are consistently ranked among the Top 100 General Contractors and Construction Managers in the U.S. by the Engineering News Record.
“Ty Smith is fast becoming one of the best defense attorneys in western Pennsylvania. He works hard, knows his case and, most importantly, the medicine as well as anyone and then does a terrific job in the courtroom. This is just one of the cases where he has succeeded in obtaining a defense verdict on a troublesome liability case.” – Senior claims representative for one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s leading providers of professional and general liability claims administration services.