Melvin Vatz
Pittsburgh, PA
Licensed for 45 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
English
About
Since 1976, Attorney Melvin Vatz has focused his practice on civil and criminal trials. His civil trial practice concentrates on employment law and workers’ rights issues. He represents the interests of working men and women and small businesses with legal problems arising from employment disputes, discrimination claims, contractual disputes, workers’ compensation injuries, and personal injury claims.As a trial lawyer, he tries cases in both federal and state cases, and argues appeals in both federal and state appellate courts. In addition to his active trial practice, Melvin is a mediator and arbitrator in employment law disputes, having been certified in federal court following completion of 40 hours of mediation training.Melvin began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Allegheny County, and has represented hundreds of clients accused of misdemeanors, felonies, and capital murder offenses in state and federal courts.A native of Pittsburgh, he attended the University of Michigan where he graduated in 1972, and then obtained his law degree in 1976 from Georgetown University. He has lectured and written for continuing legal education seminars in the areas of workers’ compensation, employment law and legal ethics.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Employment and labor
Language
English
Contact
Melvin L. Vatz, Attorney247 Fort Pitt Blvd.4th FloorPittsburgh, PA, 15222247 Fort Pitt Blvd.4th Floor4th FloorPittsburgh, PA, 15222
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I met Attorney Vatz about 30 some years ago. When we met, I had never needed an attorney and I was a little scared. Attorney Vatz was upfront with me and told me some things I really did not want to hear, however, I listened and we won the case. During the years since, I have used Attorney Vatz on a number of personal and family situations and again, he and his firm have not let us down. If you want an honest, caring, professional attorney, Attorney Vatz is the one you should call.
Mel Vatz is a genuine and empathetic individual. He has integrity with his clients. His ability to understand the many areas of law and the process is terrific. I understood exactly where my case was heading. He doe not sugar coat issues and is consistent in his explanation. My case was not unique to Mel I am sure. He made my wife and I feel that we were his most important case. He was very responsive to our time frames and did not elongate any part of the process. He is a man of action. I would recommend Mel and his team to anyone. The legal community is vast and specialized. I researched 14-15 attorney's before we chose to hire Mr. Vatz. I made a good choice. I truly believe we did everything possible to triumph. Mel did many things beyond what I feel was normal to keep my wife calm and informed. A true gentleman.
I met Attorney Vatz about 30 some years ago. When we met, I had never needed an attorney and I was a little scared. Attorney Vatz was upfront with me and told me some things I really did not want to hear, however, I listened and we won the case. During the years since, I have used Attorney Vatz on a number of personal and family situations and again, he and his firm have not let us down. If you want an honest, caring, professional attorney, Attorney Vatz is the one you should call.
Mel Vatz is a genuine and empathetic individual. He has integrity with his clients. His ability to understand the many areas of law and the process is terrific. I understood exactly where my case was heading. He doe not sugar coat issues and is consistent in his explanation. My case was not unique to Mel I am sure. He made my wife and I feel that we were his most important case. He was very responsive to our time frames and did not elongate any part of the process. He is a man of action. I would recommend Mel and his team to anyone. The legal community is vast and specialized. I researched 14-15 attorney's before we chose to hire Mr. Vatz. I made a good choice. I truly believe we did everything possible to triumph. Mel did many things beyond what I feel was normal to keep my wife calm and informed. A true gentleman.
I met Attorney Vatz about 30 some years ago. When we met, I had never needed an attorney and I was a little scared. Attorney Vatz was upfront with me and told me some things I really did not want to hear, however, I listened and we won the case. During the years since, I have used Attorney Vatz on a number of personal and family situations and again, he and his firm have not let us down. If you want an honest, caring, professional attorney, Attorney Vatz is the one you should call.
Mel Vatz is a genuine and empathetic individual. He has integrity with his clients. His ability to understand the many areas of law and the process is terrific. I understood exactly where my case was heading. He doe not sugar coat issues and is consistent in his explanation. My case was not unique to Mel I am sure. He made my wife and I feel that we were his most important case. He was very responsive to our time frames and did not elongate any part of the process. He is a man of action. I would recommend Mel and his team to anyone. The legal community is vast and specialized. I researched 14-15 attorney's before we chose to hire Mr. Vatz. I made a good choice. I truly believe we did everything possible to triumph. Mel did many things beyond what I feel was normal to keep my wife calm and informed. A true gentleman.