John J. Richardson, Partner
“I understand how important a client’s case is to them. Their opponent will not outwork me.”
jrichardson@bernsteinlaw.com
412-456-8107
412-456-8135 fax
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Litigation practice partner J.J. Richardson believes there are three essential qualities to being a good attorney: outstanding listening skills, exceptional organizational ability, and staying focused on the desired result. J.J. employs all of these skills when resolving conflicts in cases, and in one of his career-defining moments, obtained a seven-figure settlement for a family who were the innocent victims of random gun violence in a public venue. “I identify the best strategies and tactics to achieve the most favorable outcome for clients,” says J.J. While he provides general business and employment law counseling to businesses of all sizes, J.J.’s primary practice focus is in the area of general civil litigation, which includes: In 2014, J.J. was nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Pittsburgh to a position on the City’s three-member Zoning Board of Adjustment. As a member of the ZBA, J.J. conducts zoning hearings and rules on hundreds of applications for variances and special exceptions from the Pittsburgh Zoning Code each year. In his private practice, J.J. counsels, advises and represents real estate developers and individual landowners on zoning and land use matters outside of the City boundaries. J.J. has represented clients in a variety of industries, including: J.J.’s academic advisor at John Carroll University, Dr. Joseph Miller, was the first person to suggest law school to him. “I’m very glad I listened to his advice because being a trial lawyer has been a fascinating and rewarding career thus far,” says J.J. This detail-oriented and well-prepared attorney has tried cases, conducted evidentiary hearings and argued motions in various state and federal trial courts in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. He has argued appeals before the Pennsylvania Superior Court. J.J. is admitted to practice before the following courts:Focus:
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