Barbara J. Shah

bshah@shahlawgroup.com
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T: 412.835.3050
 F: 412.835.6241

5824 Library Road
Bethel Park, Pennsylvania 15102

  • I have extensive experience in Pennsylvania Family Law, Legal Malpractice issues, Pennsylvania Appellate Practice, and keep current on Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
  • I have been successful in “repairing” mistakes of prior counsel.
  • My focus is on client communication, understanding and knowledge when participating in decision making in their legal matters. 
  • I help my clients make responsible cost-effective creative solutions to their legal problems.
  • I have experience in current technology along with my staff with electronic document filing and retrieval, email, and digital photos/video.  (Broadband video access is coming).
  • I have access to a broad spectrum of legal resources and experts available in the Western Pennsylvania region.
  • I operate a professional but personal small firm atmosphere.

Education

JD, Duquesne University School of Law-Evening Program , 1982

B.A. in Teaching of Social Studies, University of Illinois, 1968
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with Highest Distinction in History

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Pennsylvania, 1982
Western District of Pennsylvania, 1982
Third Circuit Court of Appeals, 1985

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

Allegheny County Bar Association
Member Since: 1982
Member of the Family Law Section

Washington County Bar Association

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member of the Family Law Section/Former Board Member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association

American Bar Association
Member of the Family Law Section

Women’s Bar Association

Matrimonial Inns of Court

Featured Cases and Matters

Hayward v. Hayward 868 A 2d 378 Pa. Super. 2005

Pro Bono Activities

Legal Mentor - Mentor to non-family lawyers of all ages and young lawyers in the area of family law.

Non-Legal Activities and Interests

Active member of a political party’s county committee, former delegate to party’s national nominating convention, active in numerous political campaigns.

Avid contract bridge player.