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Silberblatt Mermelstein, P.C.

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When you need a lawyer, you need a lawyer who will listen to you, consider your individual situation, and then work hard to obtain the results that you deserve.

At Silberblatt Mermelstein, we don't spend our time making television commercials that puff up our credentials.  Our proven track record and our experience speaks volumes about our reputation.  

Unlike most lawyers, the lawyers of Silberblatt Mermelstein aren't just members of lawyer organizations and bar associations . Merle Mermelstein and Jay Silberblatt have been elected and appointed to leadership positions in the Allegheny County Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, and the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association.  

Unlike most lawyers, the lawyers of Silberblatt Mermelstein don't just read legal journals, Merle Mermelstein and Jay Silberblatt are the authors of articles that have been published in numerous legal journals.

Unlike most lawyers, the lawyers of Silberblatt Mermelstein don't just attend continuing legal education courses, Merle Mermelstein and Jay Silberblatt are sought after teachers of continuing legal education courses.

Both Merle Mermelstein and Jay Silberblatt have been rated by their peers as "AV Pre-eminent" the highest rating possible in the prestigious Martindale Hubbel legal directory.

And, both Merle Mermelstein and Jay Silberblatt have been recognized as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.  In addition, Jay Silberblatt has been has been rated among the "Pittsburgh Top 50 Super Lawyers" for the past several years and he is board certified as a Civil Trial Advocate and a Civil Pre-Trial Practice Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, credentials enjoyed by only a handful of Pennsylvania lawyers.

Don't settle for a TV lawyer or a billboard lawyer.  You deserve a real lawyer with real experience and real credentials.  You deserve the lawyers of Silberblatt Mermelstein.

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Jay N. Silberblatt

Jay N. Silberblatt is a 1977 cum laude graduate of Allegheny College where he received Departmental Honors in American Studies. He earned his law degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1980 where he served as a Senior Writer on the Law Review. Jay recently concluded service as the 128th President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.  He has served as Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Civil Litigation Section and as Chair of the Civil Litigation Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association. He is a member of House of Delegates of both the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the American Bar Association, and he is the Immediate Past-Chair of the PBA Professional Liability Committee.

Practice Areas:

Auto Accidents, Boating Accidents, Defective Products, Dog Bites, Fire Losses, Motorcycle Injury, Slips and Falls, Swimming Pool Injuries, Wrongful Death, Medical Errors, Nursing Home Injuries, Professional Negligence, Business Break Ups, Property Disputes, Orphan's Court

 Merle Kramer Mermelstein
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Merle Kramer Mermelstein

Merle Kramer Mermelstein is a 1982 graduate of Cornell University. She received her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1985 where she was awarded the Order of the Barristers. Merle has served as President of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and on the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. She has served  as Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee, the Court Rules Committee, and the Civil Litigation Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association. She has served as the Chair of the Sole and Small Firm Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association.  In addition, Merle is a Fellow of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, recognition of her status as one of the top trial lawyers in Allegheny County, and she currently serves on its Board of Governors and is a member of its Long Range Planning…

Practice Areas:

Fire Losses, Auto Accidents, Boating Accidents, Defective Products, Dog Bites, Fire Losses, Motorcycle Injury, Slips and Falls, Swimming Pool Injuries, Wrongful Death, Medical Errors, Nursing Home Injuries

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  • Home
  • Our Practice
    • Our Approach
    • Our Fees
    • Choosing a Lawyer
    • Our Office
  • Our Cases
    • Personal Injury
      • Auto Accidents
      • Boating Accidents
      • Defective Products
      • Dog Bites
      • Fire Losses
      • Motorcycle Injury
      • Slips and Falls
      • Swimming Pool Injuries
      • Wrongful Death
    • Malpractice & Negligence
      • Medical Errors
      • Nursing Home Injuries
      • Professional Negligence
    • Business & Property Disputes
      • Business Break Ups
      • Property Disputes
    • Orphan's Court
  • Our Attorneys
    • Jay N. Silberblatt
    • Merle Kramer Mermelstein
  • News
  • FAQs
    • What is Malpractice?
    • What is Products Liability?
    • What is a contingent fee?
    • What is full tort and limited tort?
    • What is litigation?
    • What is no fault auto insurance?
    • What is uninsured and underinsured auto insurance?
    • What should I do if I am in an auto accident?
  • Contact Us