Lisa M. Petruzzi operates an independent law firm in Pittsburgh, PA. For residents of Allegheny County in Pennsylvania, she provides legal counsel and advocacy in both Family Law and Estate Planning. Lisa diligently prepares each case and, in the process, gets to know her clients as unique individuals. As a result, she is an exceptionally loyal advocate, equally attuned to the dignity of her clients and the exacting nature of the law.

Family Law

Child Custody, Visitation, Adoption Lisa can assist you in child custody cases whether or not the dispute is related to a divorce. Her empathy and preparedness often help her obtain agreements that satisfy all parties without taking the case to court. Lisa can also steer you through the process of adoption.  She can take care of the legal paperwork required for the adoption of a step-child or any other child.

Child Support / Spousal Support If someone seeks child support from you, Lisa can represent you before the opposing party in or out of court. She can counsel you as you make required disclosures about your assets and other property. Lisa can also advocate for you if you are seeking support from someone. Because Lisa represents different parties in different divorces, she has the needed perspective to advocate effectively for either side.

Property Division Using her detailed understanding of property law, Lisa will make every effort to help you obtain the property you rightfully may claim during divorce proceedings. Using her mediation skills, she can help you divide real estate property, marital retirement plans, investment plans and other property with your spouse, preferably without litigation. As necessary, Lisa will call on accountants and financial planners to make complex valuations—for example, when the assets of small businesses must be divided between you and your spouse.

Estate Planning / Elder Law

Maybe you are planning your personal estate for the first time, or maybe you are revising one after a divorce. Either way, Lisa can guide you through the planning process that precedes writing a will or trust. Lisa can also help you set up a legal guardianship between you and your elderly parent so you can care for the parent if need be.

Lisa can assist in administration of the estate by offering the deceased’s will through probate. She will guide you through the probate process, from execution of the will through filing all appropriate forms with state and county governments.

If you are experiencing a divorce or working on a personal estate, please contact Lisa for prepared, effective counsel from a lawyer.

I know my client and I know the Law.

Lisa M. Petruzzi
Attorney at Law
1042 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-552-1155
Fax: (412) 552-1154
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