Jacob McCrea
Pittsburgh, PA
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Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Business
Language
English
About
I practice mainly construction and commercial law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I graduated from Duquesne Law School and began my legal career by clerking for a federal district dourt judge, the Honorable Terrence F. McVerry, in Pittsburgh. I worked as a law clerk for two years and I gained experience with federal civil and criminal law, state civil law and administrative law. Following my federal clerkship, I practiced construction and commercial law at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC for nearly eight years. In that time I handled an extremely broad range of legal matters, including lawsuits over construction and commercial disputes, architectural malpractice, environmental and real estate disputes, disputes under LLC agreements, and insurance coverage disputes. Beyond the broad range of commercial lawsuits I handled, I spent substantial time drafting, reviewing and revising construction contracts, in values ranging from a few thousand dollars to 55 billion dollars, as well as commercial and real estate contracts, easements, non-disclosure agreements and various other commercial documents. After leaving Eckert Seamans, I spent three years practicing criminal defense law at the Allegheny County Office of Conflict Counsel, which handles criminal cases where the Public Defender's Office cannot handle a client's case. In that capacity I handled over a thousand criminal cases, at all stages of the criminal process, in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County and Pennsylvania appeals courts. I tried a litany of cases involving charges of attempted homicide, felony drug and gun possession, child endangerment, DUI, assault, fraud and charges stemming from the occasional SWAT team standoff. Between my civil and criminal practices I have tried twenty-six cases to verdict.In 2017 I started my own practice, focusing on the areas I law I practiced in the preceding thirteen years, with a particular emphasis on construction and commercial law.
Practices Areas
Business
Litigation
Language
English
Contact
Jacob McCrea Law, LLC429 4th Ave., Suite 1700Law and Finance BuildingPittsburgh, PA, 15219-1508429 4th Ave., Suite 1700Law and Finance BuildingLaw and Finance BuildingPittsburgh, PA, 15219-1508
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As new business owners we had a lot of questions and Jacob was able to answer all of them, while handling all of the necessary legal paperwork to get our business going. We knew we were in good hands and didn’t have to worry about legal issues with Jacob as our lawyer. We can’t recommend him enough!
My family hired Jacob on two occasions; once for a contract issue and once for a real estate matter. He is very knowledgeable, keeps you informed as to the status of the transaction and goes above and beyond to accommodate your schedule and timeline. I would recommend Mr. McCrea for any transaction that you would need an attorney to handle.
Jake helped me review a document prior to signing it to make sure there weren't any unintended consequences of the agreement. He reviewed the document quickly and got back to me with specific recommendations for changes. I appreciate Jake's knowledge and thoroughness, and would definitely recommend him for contract work.
I was stressed out looking for a lawyer to handle my case for me. I had spoken to several lawyers but didn’t feel a good connection with any of them. I happened to call Allegheny Lawyer Referal Service and that’s how I made my first phone call to Jacob. Upon calling him, I found out that he was on a vacation but instead of telling me that we’ll speak when he gets back he wanted to hear more about my case, my pain, and my suffering. Right there and then I decided that I would have him represent me. Jacob is, not only an excellent attorney, but a caring counselor and coach. I was in a situation where I was being taken advantage of and I was ready to spend whatever money it took to go after the opposition, but Jacob kept my emotions in check, helped me filter them and helped me analyze the pros and cons of every action. He genuinely cares about his clients and places himself in their shoes to analyze their situation. He is supportive and fair, and he won’t bill you for every single call or email. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a well-qualified attorney.
Jake is extremely professional and prompt in his communication. Any time I had a question, he would respond to me quickly, even in the evenings after business hours. He wrote a very detailed legal easement for me and also assisted me with other legal documents. I found him to be very knowledgeable, intelligent and well-informed in many legal matters. He was very quick to get everything taken care of and always kept me in the loop. When I had a legal issue arise, he took the time to address all of my questions and concerns and I never felt rushed or confused about what was going on. He always made me feel like I was his number one priority. I would recommend him one hundred percent without hesitation to anyone who needs a lawyer. He is extremely fair and it was a pleasure to work with him.
Mr McCrea handled a couple legal matters for me and my family ..he went above and beyond research and give all aspects in details I can u understand ...never sugar coating or making things just sound good to client ..then did the unthinkable ...knew it would be better for another attorney to come in to help win...and never let ego get in way ...he thought of client first ..cannot say enough good about him as a honest and excellent lawyer that has a lot knowledge but always strived to find more to bring positive outcome for client .
I hired Jacob to help me resolve a 2 1/2 year old insurance claim. He is one of the most dedicated, hard working gentlemen I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. My issue has been resolved and would like to say that I would honestly be able to recommend Jacob to anyone who is in need of an attorney. Thanks Jacob for your diligence and all the hard work.
Mr. Jacob C. McCrea was a beacon of hope to me at a time when my options appeared limited and the likehood of a satisfactory resilution seemed nigh on impossible. Not only was he able to defend me from unjust situation, his calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional succor to myself. I am eternally grateful for his service and l hereby recommend Mr. Jacob C. McCrea without reservation. Thank you.
I contacted Mr. McCrea for guidance in setting up the contract for a business partnership into which I was entering. Aside from complete satisfaction with the professionalism of his work, I was deeply impressed with his willingness to take as much time as necessary, both electronically and in person, to ensure that all of my questions were answered and concerns were addressed. In addition, I applaud Mr. McCrea for his self-awareness and network of professional connections in the Pittsburgh area; I have several times consulted with him in regards to other legal matters, and, in the cases where he did not feel it was within his realm of expertise, he was able to provide me with several solid references for attorneys with more applicable practices.
I reached out to Mr. McCrea looking for some legal help with some employment issues, and I was very pleased with the results. Not only did he take an adequate amount of time to review the issues with me, but he was also available by phone or email at any time without delay. Overall, he handled the matter very professionally, gave great advice, and effectively took care of the issues at hand. I would definitely recommend him, he's an outstanding lawyer.
As new business owners we had a lot of questions and Jacob was able to answer all of them, while handling all of the necessary legal paperwork to get our business going. We knew we were in good hands and didn’t have to worry about legal issues with Jacob as our lawyer. We can’t recommend him enough!
My family hired Jacob on two occasions; once for a contract issue and once for a real estate matter. He is very knowledgeable, keeps you informed as to the status of the transaction and goes above and beyond to accommodate your schedule and timeline. I would recommend Mr. McCrea for any transaction that you would need an attorney to handle.
Jake helped me review a document prior to signing it to make sure there weren't any unintended consequences of the agreement. He reviewed the document quickly and got back to me with specific recommendations for changes. I appreciate Jake's knowledge and thoroughness, and would definitely recommend him for contract work.
I was stressed out looking for a lawyer to handle my case for me. I had spoken to several lawyers but didn’t feel a good connection with any of them. I happened to call Allegheny Lawyer Referal Service and that’s how I made my first phone call to Jacob. Upon calling him, I found out that he was on a vacation but instead of telling me that we’ll speak when he gets back he wanted to hear more about my case, my pain, and my suffering. Right there and then I decided that I would have him represent me. Jacob is, not only an excellent attorney, but a caring counselor and coach. I was in a situation where I was being taken advantage of and I was ready to spend whatever money it took to go after the opposition, but Jacob kept my emotions in check, helped me filter them and helped me analyze the pros and cons of every action. He genuinely cares about his clients and places himself in their shoes to analyze their situation. He is supportive and fair, and he won’t bill you for every single call or email. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a well-qualified attorney.
Jake is extremely professional and prompt in his communication. Any time I had a question, he would respond to me quickly, even in the evenings after business hours. He wrote a very detailed legal easement for me and also assisted me with other legal documents. I found him to be very knowledgeable, intelligent and well-informed in many legal matters. He was very quick to get everything taken care of and always kept me in the loop. When I had a legal issue arise, he took the time to address all of my questions and concerns and I never felt rushed or confused about what was going on. He always made me feel like I was his number one priority. I would recommend him one hundred percent without hesitation to anyone who needs a lawyer. He is extremely fair and it was a pleasure to work with him.
Mr McCrea handled a couple legal matters for me and my family ..he went above and beyond research and give all aspects in details I can u understand ...never sugar coating or making things just sound good to client ..then did the unthinkable ...knew it would be better for another attorney to come in to help win...and never let ego get in way ...he thought of client first ..cannot say enough good about him as a honest and excellent lawyer that has a lot knowledge but always strived to find more to bring positive outcome for client .
I hired Jacob to help me resolve a 2 1/2 year old insurance claim. He is one of the most dedicated, hard working gentlemen I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. My issue has been resolved and would like to say that I would honestly be able to recommend Jacob to anyone who is in need of an attorney. Thanks Jacob for your diligence and all the hard work.
Mr. Jacob C. McCrea was a beacon of hope to me at a time when my options appeared limited and the likehood of a satisfactory resilution seemed nigh on impossible. Not only was he able to defend me from unjust situation, his calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional succor to myself. I am eternally grateful for his service and l hereby recommend Mr. Jacob C. McCrea without reservation. Thank you.
I contacted Mr. McCrea for guidance in setting up the contract for a business partnership into which I was entering. Aside from complete satisfaction with the professionalism of his work, I was deeply impressed with his willingness to take as much time as necessary, both electronically and in person, to ensure that all of my questions were answered and concerns were addressed. In addition, I applaud Mr. McCrea for his self-awareness and network of professional connections in the Pittsburgh area; I have several times consulted with him in regards to other legal matters, and, in the cases where he did not feel it was within his realm of expertise, he was able to provide me with several solid references for attorneys with more applicable practices.
I reached out to Mr. McCrea looking for some legal help with some employment issues, and I was very pleased with the results. Not only did he take an adequate amount of time to review the issues with me, but he was also available by phone or email at any time without delay. Overall, he handled the matter very professionally, gave great advice, and effectively took care of the issues at hand. I would definitely recommend him, he's an outstanding lawyer.
As new business owners we had a lot of questions and Jacob was able to answer all of them, while handling all of the necessary legal paperwork to get our business going. We knew we were in good hands and didn’t have to worry about legal issues with Jacob as our lawyer. We can’t recommend him enough!
My family hired Jacob on two occasions; once for a contract issue and once for a real estate matter. He is very knowledgeable, keeps you informed as to the status of the transaction and goes above and beyond to accommodate your schedule and timeline. I would recommend Mr. McCrea for any transaction that you would need an attorney to handle.
Jake helped me review a document prior to signing it to make sure there weren't any unintended consequences of the agreement. He reviewed the document quickly and got back to me with specific recommendations for changes. I appreciate Jake's knowledge and thoroughness, and would definitely recommend him for contract work.
I was stressed out looking for a lawyer to handle my case for me. I had spoken to several lawyers but didn’t feel a good connection with any of them. I happened to call Allegheny Lawyer Referal Service and that’s how I made my first phone call to Jacob. Upon calling him, I found out that he was on a vacation but instead of telling me that we’ll speak when he gets back he wanted to hear more about my case, my pain, and my suffering. Right there and then I decided that I would have him represent me. Jacob is, not only an excellent attorney, but a caring counselor and coach. I was in a situation where I was being taken advantage of and I was ready to spend whatever money it took to go after the opposition, but Jacob kept my emotions in check, helped me filter them and helped me analyze the pros and cons of every action. He genuinely cares about his clients and places himself in their shoes to analyze their situation. He is supportive and fair, and he won’t bill you for every single call or email. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a well-qualified attorney.
Jake is extremely professional and prompt in his communication. Any time I had a question, he would respond to me quickly, even in the evenings after business hours. He wrote a very detailed legal easement for me and also assisted me with other legal documents. I found him to be very knowledgeable, intelligent and well-informed in many legal matters. He was very quick to get everything taken care of and always kept me in the loop. When I had a legal issue arise, he took the time to address all of my questions and concerns and I never felt rushed or confused about what was going on. He always made me feel like I was his number one priority. I would recommend him one hundred percent without hesitation to anyone who needs a lawyer. He is extremely fair and it was a pleasure to work with him.
Mr McCrea handled a couple legal matters for me and my family ..he went above and beyond research and give all aspects in details I can u understand ...never sugar coating or making things just sound good to client ..then did the unthinkable ...knew it would be better for another attorney to come in to help win...and never let ego get in way ...he thought of client first ..cannot say enough good about him as a honest and excellent lawyer that has a lot knowledge but always strived to find more to bring positive outcome for client .
I hired Jacob to help me resolve a 2 1/2 year old insurance claim. He is one of the most dedicated, hard working gentlemen I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. My issue has been resolved and would like to say that I would honestly be able to recommend Jacob to anyone who is in need of an attorney. Thanks Jacob for your diligence and all the hard work.
Mr. Jacob C. McCrea was a beacon of hope to me at a time when my options appeared limited and the likehood of a satisfactory resilution seemed nigh on impossible. Not only was he able to defend me from unjust situation, his calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional succor to myself. I am eternally grateful for his service and l hereby recommend Mr. Jacob C. McCrea without reservation. Thank you.
I contacted Mr. McCrea for guidance in setting up the contract for a business partnership into which I was entering. Aside from complete satisfaction with the professionalism of his work, I was deeply impressed with his willingness to take as much time as necessary, both electronically and in person, to ensure that all of my questions were answered and concerns were addressed. In addition, I applaud Mr. McCrea for his self-awareness and network of professional connections in the Pittsburgh area; I have several times consulted with him in regards to other legal matters, and, in the cases where he did not feel it was within his realm of expertise, he was able to provide me with several solid references for attorneys with more applicable practices.
I reached out to Mr. McCrea looking for some legal help with some employment issues, and I was very pleased with the results. Not only did he take an adequate amount of time to review the issues with me, but he was also available by phone or email at any time without delay. Overall, he handled the matter very professionally, gave great advice, and effectively took care of the issues at hand. I would definitely recommend him, he's an outstanding lawyer.