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Jonathan McCloskeyPittsburgh Office
Attorney-at-Law
Direct Dial: 412-553-7157
Cell: 412-952-2406
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Business & Corporate Law |
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Real Estate Law |
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Estate Planning |
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Estate Administration/Probate |
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Civil Litigation |
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Insurance Defense
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Skilled and versatile advocate providing practical solutions to resolve critical legal issues in a timely and cost effective manner.
Jonathan's representation includes:| • |
Serves as a trusted legal advisor for companies of all sizes, handling all aspects of business law, from formation to dissolution. |
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Drafts a broad range of commercial contracts and provides strategic legal advice to avoid legal problems for a diverse clientele. |
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Represents businesses in debt collection, breach of contract and business tort disputes. |
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Represents clients involved in real estate transactions, including drafting and negotiating leases and sales agreements for commercial and residential property owners and tenants. Assists clients in achieving their real estate goals while mitigating risks. |
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Represents residential and commercial property owners for tax assessment appeals, zoning, subdivision, and matters involving condominiums & homeowners associations. |
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Structures customized estate plans including wills, trusts, advance medical directives, and guides clients through the probate process including business succession planning. |
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Experienced in conflict resolution leading to optimal outcomes, including litigation involving a broad range of legal issues, whether filing the lawsuit or defending clients from claims instituted by another party. |
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Provides legal services for insurance litigation disputes, involving areas such as liability claims, property losses, accident and disability coverage and much more. |
Professional and Civic Activities:| • |
American Law Firm Association (ALFA) Global Legal Network Member |
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Pennsylvania Defense Institute District Officer |
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Washington & Jefferson College Pre-law Advisory Committee Board Member |
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Peters Township High School Mock Trial Attorney Advisor |
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Allegheny County Bar Association Member |
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Allegheny County Bar Association Basketball League Player/Coach |
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ACBA Stepping Out Program - High School Attorney Presenter |
Education| • |
Duquesne University School of Law |
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Washington & Jefferson College |
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Honors and Awards| • |
Super Lawyers Rising Stars Award for 2021 |
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AVVO Clients' Choice Award - 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Professional Memberships 
Licensure| • |
Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania |
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Admitted to practice law in US District Courts for the western and eastern districts of Pennsylvania |
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Licensed real estate salesperson in Pennsylvania |
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Up Close and Personal
Prior to joining Meyer Darragh, Attorney Jonathan McCloskey served as a judicial law clerk in the office of Washington County Court of Common Pleas Judge Damon Faldowski and also performed work for President Judge Katherine Emery. This judicial clerkship provided valuable and practical insight regarding how the Pennsylvania state courts operate and the best practices of trial attorneys.
Since 2015, Attorney Jonathan McCloskey has volunteered as the Attorney Advisor for Peters Township High School Mock Trial Team, where he teaches high school students the basics of the U.S. legal system. Jonathan instructs in practical skills such as public speaking, persuasive writing and storytelling. He has also volunteered for the Allegheny County Young Lawyer Association’s “Stepping Out” Program, where he speaks to high school students in the Pittsburgh area about their legal rights and responsibilities upon turning age 18. Jonathan enjoys athletics and fitness, participating in Meyer Darragh’s basketball team, which competes against other law firms associated with the Allegheny County Bar Association.
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