Attorney Marc Taiani handles every case personally at Allegheny Attorneys at Law, P.C., a commitment that distinguishes this Pittsburgh-area firm from larger practices where initial consultations with a named partner lead to files handled by associates or paralegals the client never agreed to hire.
Introduction
Marc Taiani graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2001, spent time at large firms where he observed how case handling worked at scale, and then built a different kind of practice. At Allegheny Attorneys at Law, P.C., clients are represented by Taiani himself, from the initial consultation through resolution. The file does not move down the chain of command. There is no chain of command for client matters. What clients receive is the direct, continuous attention of an experienced attorney across the firm’s practice areas of criminal defense, real estate, landlord rights, and family law.
The firm serves clients in Allegheny, Butler, Westmoreland, and Armstrong Counties in Pennsylvania. Its office is located at 1384 Old Freeport Rd Suite 3b, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. The phone number is (412) 426-3321. Free telephone consultations are available, and the firm is reachable 24 hours a day.
Flat fees with manageable payment plans are available, which removes a significant practical barrier to legal representation. The uncertainty of hourly billing, where the final cost is unknown at the outset, is replaced with a defined fee that clients can plan around.
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
Criminal defense is a core component of the firm’s practice, with DUI matters occupying a particularly detailed position in the firm’s experience.
Pennsylvania DUI law operates on a tiered structure based on blood alcohol content, with three tiers: general impairment (BAC 0.08% to 0.099%), high rate (0.10% to 0.159%), and highest rate (0.16% and above). Aggravating factors increase the severity of consequences and include BAC above 0.16%, accidents involving injuries, and the presence of child passengers. A first offense DUI at the general impairment level may result in a period of probation and minimal fines. A fourth offense DUI in Pennsylvania is a felony, carrying potential imprisonment from one to seven years, fines ranging from $1,500 to $10,000, license suspension of 18 months to an indefinite period, mandatory treatment programs, and ignition interlock requirements.
Breath test refusals trigger their own set of consequences under Pennsylvania’s implied consent law, and Taiani handles breath test refusal cases specifically. Multiple-offense DUI defense requires a different strategy than a first offense, and the firm’s experience extends through the full range of offense levels.
DUI defense strategies target the state’s case at multiple points: the legal justification for the traffic stop, the proper administration of field sobriety tests, the calibration and administration of the breathalyzer device, and the protocols governing blood draws when blood testing is used. A successful challenge to any of these elements can result in evidence suppression or charge dismissal.
Beyond DUI, the firm’s criminal defense practice covers drug crimes across the severity spectrum from simple possession through trafficking charges, violent crimes, sex offenses, property crimes including theft and burglary, and expungements for those seeking to clear eligible records.
Real Estate
The firm handles real estate transactions, boundary disputes between neighboring property owners, partition actions to resolve co-ownership conflicts, contractor defense for property owners facing construction-related claims, foreclosure defense, and property tax reassessment appeals.
Reassessment tax appeals are a practical concern for Pennsylvania property owners whose assessed values have increased, raising their property tax obligations. The appeal process requires demonstrating that the assessed value exceeds the property’s actual market value, and Taiani handles these matters for residential and commercial property owners in the counties the firm serves.
Landlord Rights
The firm represents landlords in eviction proceedings, lease disputes, and security deposit matters. Pennsylvania eviction law, which operates through the magisterial district court system, has specific procedural requirements for notice, service, and hearings. Landlords who do not follow these procedures correctly may have their cases dismissed and face additional delays. The firm’s representation ensures landlords proceed correctly and present their cases effectively.
Family Law
Divorce, child custody, child support, and protection from abuse cases all fall within the firm’s family law practice. These matters frequently intersect with each other, particularly when divorce proceedings also involve child custody disputes or domestic violence, and the firm’s ability to handle each within a single practice is a practical advantage for clients managing multiple legal issues arising from the same family situation.
Protection from abuse cases in Pennsylvania, which operate similarly to domestic violence protective orders in other states, carry immediate consequences for the subject of the order, including potential removal from a shared residence and restrictions on contact. The firm handles both petitions for protection and representation of individuals named in such proceedings.
Attorney Profile
Marc Taiani received his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2001. He subsequently practiced at large firms before establishing Allegheny Attorneys at Law, P.C. His decision to build a practice around the commitment of personal attorney handling, rather than the delegation model that characterizes larger firms, reflects a specific philosophy about what quality legal representation requires. He provides 24/7 availability and can be reached after hours for urgent matters in the criminal defense context particularly.
Location and Service Area
The office is located at 1384 Old Freeport Rd Suite 3b, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, reachable at (412) 426-3321. The firm serves clients in Allegheny, Butler, Westmoreland, and Armstrong Counties. Free telephone consultations are available for prospective clients throughout this service area.
Client Focus
Flat fees with manageable payment plans eliminate the billing uncertainty that makes legal representation financially inaccessible for many clients facing criminal charges or civil legal matters. Combined with 24/7 availability and personal attorney handling, the firm’s structure is designed to provide serious legal representation to clients in the Pittsburgh area who need it.
The four-county service area, Allegheny, Butler, Westmoreland, and Armstrong, covers a substantial portion of western Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh and the surrounding suburban and rural communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles my case at Allegheny Attorneys at Law?
Attorney Marc Taiani personally handles every case the firm takes. Matters are not delegated to paralegals or other attorneys. Clients who consult with Taiani are represented by Taiani throughout their case.
What is a fourth-offense DUI in Pennsylvania?
A fourth DUI offense in Pennsylvania is classified as a felony. Potential consequences include imprisonment from one to seven years, fines from $1,500 to $10,000, license suspension ranging from 18 months to indefinite, mandatory treatment programs, and ignition interlock device requirements. The penalties are substantially more severe than for first or second offenses.
Does the firm offer flat fee billing?
Yes. The firm offers flat fees with manageable payment plans, providing cost certainty for clients rather than the variable costs of hourly billing.
What counties does the firm serve?
The firm serves Allegheny, Butler, Westmoreland, and Armstrong Counties in Pennsylvania.
Is the firm available for emergency criminal defense matters outside of business hours?
Yes. The firm provides 24/7 availability, which is particularly relevant for criminal defense matters where arrests and urgent issues do not follow office schedules.
Closing
Personal attorney handling on every matter, flat fees that give clients cost certainty, 24/7 availability, and a University of Pittsburgh School of Law-trained attorney with experience across criminal defense, real estate, landlord rights, and family law: Allegheny Attorneys at Law, P.C. is structured for clients in western Pennsylvania who want direct access to an experienced attorney rather than a firm’s intake process. Free telephone consultations are available. The office at 1384 Old Freeport Rd Suite 3b, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 can be reached at (412) 426-3321. Additional information is available at alleghenyattorneys.com.
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