what is edgar snyder an attorney for

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We're Edgar Snyder & Associates — a personal injury and workers' compensation law firm committed to helping victims hurt through no fault of their own. Since 1982, we've represented over 75,000 injured people, and recovered over a billion dollars on behalf our clients.

Is Edgar Snyder a lawyer?

Edgar Snyder (born September 6, 1941) is a Pittsburgh-area personal injury lawyer. One of the first attorneys in the area to advertise extensively on television, he became recognizable from his marketing campaign, which began in the mid 1980s....Edgar SnyderOccupationLawyerWebsiteedgarsnyder.com2 more rows

Where did Edgar Snyder go to law school?

University of Pittsburgh School of LawEducation and Licensing. Attorney Snyder graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School (Pittsburgh, Pa.) in 1959. After high school, Attorney Snyder earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Pennsylvania State University and earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Is Edgar Snyder good?

Edgar Snyder & Associates has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in Western PA . Both the firm and Attorney Edgar Snyder have an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell. We are a BBB Accredited Business.

How old is Edgar Snyder?

80 years (September 6, 1941)Edgar Snyder / Age

What did Attorney Snyder's father say about his education?

They gave him and his siblings two options for their future employment, asking, "Are you going to be a doctor or a lawyer?" Because of his knack for winning arguments and his success on his college debate team, Attorney Snyder felt the legal profession was a good fit for him. After graduating from Pennsylvania State University, he enrolled in the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Where did Attorney Snyder go to high school?

Attorney Snyder graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School (Pittsburgh, Pa.) in 1959. After high school, Attorney Snyder earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Pennsylvania State University and earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Who is Edgar Snyder?

Attorney Snyder's Story. If you live in Western Pennsylvania, you most likely know Attorney Edgar Snyder's face from television commercials or billboards, pointing his finger and saying, "There's never a fee, unless we get money for you!". But what you probably don't know is how he became the most recognizable injury lawyer in the region.

Who is Attorney Snyder?

Attorney Snyder is highly respected in the legal community and is often interviewed by the media on a variety of topics related to injury law, as well as other news relating to Western PA.

Early life and education

Snyder was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania to Jewish Polish and Russian immigrants. He graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School in 1959. He attended Penn State University, where he was the captain of the school's debate team, and is a 1966 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Career

After graduation from law school, Snyder served as a public defender in Pittsburgh for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He then opened his first law office in nearby Duquesne, where he initially worked in criminal defense and represented high-profile clients in highly publicized cases.

About Edgar Snyder & Associates

A Law Firm Representing Injured People#N#Edgar Snyder & Associates has achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. The firm was selected as one of Martindale-Hubbell's Top Ranked Law Firms and was named to the U.S.

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Attorney Snyder's Story

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If you live in Western Pennsylvania, you most likely know Attorney Edgar Snyder's face from television commercials or billboards, pointing his finger and saying, "There's never a fee, unless we get money for you!" But what you probably don't know is how he became the most recognizable injury lawyer in the region.
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Attorney Snyder's Awards and Honors

  1. Attorney Snyder received the Trib Total Media Readers' Choice Awardfor Best Attorney in the City from 2010-2016.
  2. He was selected to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyerslist, an honor awarded to the top five percent of state-wide lawyers.
  3. Attorney Snyder has an AV® Preeminent™rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possib…
  1. Attorney Snyder received the Trib Total Media Readers' Choice Awardfor Best Attorney in the City from 2010-2016.
  2. He was selected to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyerslist, an honor awarded to the top five percent of state-wide lawyers.
  3. Attorney Snyder has an AV® Preeminent™rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for ethics and ability from this international authority on the legal profession.
  4. He is a 2012 Penn State Alumni fellow, a lifelong title given in recognition of outstanding professional accomplishments. The award is the highest honor given by the Penn State Alumni Association.

in The News

  • Attorney Snyder is highly respected in the legal community and is often interviewed by the media on a variety of topics related to injury law, as well as other news relating to Western PA. Bike Safety 1. Pennsylvania Bicycle Law-- KQV Radio Drunk Driving 1. Pennsylvania State Police Suspend Use of Breathalyzers-- KDKA Radio Underage Drinking 1. Pennsylvania's Underage Drin…
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Featured Articles & Publications

  • Get to Know Attorney Snyder 1. "Ipso Facto", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette-- Attorney Snyder discusses what it's like to be a local celebrity and how he sees the future of the law firm. 2. Pittsburgh Quarterly -- Attorney Snyder talks about his life and his career. Auto Insurance 1. Auto Insurance: Proper Protection is Key -- Pittsburgh HealthCare Report 2. Auto Insurance: Cutting Corners Coul…
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