Hi everyone, Since it sounds like many of you expressed an interest in seeing the list I compiled, I decided to post it to the list. Thanks again for all of the great responses!! * * *Recommendations for Attorneys that do Wills:* My brother-in-law, Arthur Feldman, has a solo practice in his house in Regent Square and will do wills. I have no idea if he has time at the moment, but he’s good – and nice to work with. If you’d like to e-mail him, his e-mail is afeldesq@aol.com Good luck. Joanna Schultz Peter Herchenroether (a partner at my law firm, Sherrard, German & Kelly) is a top notch estates and trusts attorney. If you and/or your mother would be interested in meeting with him, I would be happy to pass your information along and set up an introduction. we used tom pandeleone; found him thru the east end coop. very congenial, had useful advice. quite reasonable we thought. he came to our home for appointment, talked & took notes then wrote up papers. we then met at notary office for signing. i highly recommend tom. 412 441 2599 -jon nelson Our office offers this type of service. You may contact the undersigned should you want to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our attorneys. Thank you. *Kathleen A. Cuda* *Legal Assistant to John E. Quinn, Esquire* *Portnoy & Quinn, LLC* *One Oxford Centre, 36th Floor* *Pittsburgh, PA 15219* *412/765-3800* *412/765-3747 (facsimile)* *kcuda@epqlawyers.com* Robert Griewahn Jr. does estate planning. His website is: www.lg-law.com so you can read about his qualifications. For matters like wills and family law, I highly recommend Mark Morrow (Mark lives nearby in Point Breeze and operates independent of the large expensive law firms) – I have used Mark for various personal and small business legal matters. You are welcome to use my name as referrer if you like. Best regards, -Jack Brice, (N. Negley) Mark Morrow Allegheny Bldg. Suite 900 429 Forbes Ave. Pgh. PA 15219 412 232 3133 office 412 215 2542 mobile mbmorrow4@aol.com Andrea Bartko is a very experienced and personable attorney. Here is her bio with her contact information. http://www.pietragallo.com/bios/bartko_andrea_m.asp Good luck! -Susan Hello. Can't recommend someone, but I can say, don't use Michael Henny (downtown). He was awful and we had to fire him. You can you call my wife, Leslie Perlow. 412 661 5363 she does wills for people all the time. Josh I am an attorney in a different field, but a friend of mine does a lot of estate work, including wills. She has an office in Forest Hills, but will travel and make "house calls." Her name is Jeanne Marie Marquette. Her contact info is: Jeanne M. Marquette, Esq. Marquette Law Office 24 Bryn Mawr Road Pittsburgh, PA 15221 412-512-3749 (P) 412-871-5838 (F) jm@marquettelawoffice.com Jeanne is great. She is very nice and her rates are very reasonable. If you have any questions, give me a call or email. Joe Froetschel Wellesley Ave. 412.512.8366 Sarah Mercer 412-394-7780. A personal friend and the best in town for this type of work Hello -i highly suggest Hillary Snyder. I will email her contact info when I get home. She took EXCEPTIONAL care of my mom she even will go to their home if they like. -Carol Briney I highly endorse Bob Griewahn. He's a Highland Parker and has his own practice on North Side, although I'm sure he would meet you wherever is convenient for you. His office number is 412-321-9302. Disclosure: he's a good friend of mine, but he's also a good lawyer. -Lori Kasenter We used Joe Federowicz. He was great. – janet jai I highly recommend Paula Rule, an attorney. Check out her web site --- see if her practice area is appropriate: www.rule-law.vpweb.com In the interest of "transparency," I work with Paula in other matters. But, as you will see from her web site, she has significant experience in working with families dealing with aging and capacility issues. She's an excellent resource. -Rick Rogow, JD I recommend Mark Morrow (412-232-3133 / mbmorrow4@aol.com). Let him know where you got his name. -Kate Freed kmfreed@msn.com My atty is Bruce Boni, 412.956.7140, bjboni@earthlink.net. He is an honest, straightforward attorney. –Kate I have used Steve Paschall, his number is 412-392-2502. He is located downtown and is a bright man who has solved many a problem. He is an Estate Atty. I highly recommend him. -Marty Harkins Kathy Goff has helped me before. Her phone number is 412-885-6716. Hope this helps. -John A. Kohler jakohler@gbaco.com I am the lady who recommend Hillary Snyder to you. She has been awesome with everyone that I have told about her. She is reasonably priced and will take time with your mom to make sure she understands what is going on. As I said she will even come to the house if that is most convenient for your Mom. Phone 412.963.8495 My Best, Carol Carol A. Briney Plan B Business Consultant 412.781.8773 We recommend Amy Acheson, 412-255-3739. Her office is Downtown, but she makes house calls in the East End. She grew up in Highland Park. -Al and Genevieve Man 412-661-5947 We used Wiegand and Bagin some years ago. They are downtown. -Jackie Brown Gordon Fisher is at the top of a short list of top family law attorneys in Pittsburgh. I can’t recommend him strongly enough. -Mark 401 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1000 (412) 471-7979 I am resident of Highland Park and do estate planning… I would be happy to draft your mom’s Will. Call me at the number below or email me if you are interested. Thanks. Michele McPeak Cromer, Esquire Gaitens, Tucceri & Nicholas, P.C. Attorneys at Law 519 Court Place Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 391-6920 (412) 391-1189 - Facsimile