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My main practice areas include all types of family law (divorce, custody, support, Father's rights, relocation), Criminal defense (DUI, assault, theft, underage drinking), personal injury, and medical malpractice.

Joyce Novotny-Prettiman is an associate at the firm. She is a member of the Westmoreland Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.  She is a member of the Westmoreland, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. She is also a member of the Ned J. Nakles American Inn of Court where she is currently serving as President of the Inn.  Joyce also serves on the Board of Directors of the Westmoreland County Bar Association and has been elected to the position of President-Elect.. Ms. Novotny-Prettiman earned her B.A. in 1997 from Seton Hill College (summa cum laude) and her law degree from Duquesne University in 2000.. Ms. Novotny-Prettiman has a unique legal background. She was a legal secretary before obtaining her paralegal certification from St. Vincent College in 1989, and she worked in the capacity of legal assistant until her admission into law school.. While attending law school, Ms. Novotny-Prettiman worked as a law clerk at QuatriniRaffertyGalloway.. Ms. Novotny-Prettiman began practicing with the firm after her admission to the practice of law and is currently active in the areas of plaintiff personal injury litigation, school law, and general civil litigation.. A lifelong resident of Unity Township, Ms. Novotny-Prettiman currently resides in the Latrobe-Greensburg area with her husband, Daniel.

Dennis B. Rafferty is a founding partner at the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation and school law.. Mr. Rafferty has 35 years of experience in state and federal courts and is a member of the Westmoreland Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.. Mr. Rafferty received his B.A. with high honors from St. Vincent College in 1971 and his J.D. with honors from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1974.. Mr. Rafferty has been the Solicitor for the Ligonier Valley School District for over 30 years and has been Solicitor for the School District of the City of Jeannette for over 10 years.. Mr. Rafferty has been continuously involved in the practice of law throughout the past 35 years and has participated in numerous important trials in both civil and criminal courts. Mr. Rafferty has also successfully handled substantial appeals through the PA appellate court.. Mr. Rafferty is rated as a preeminent lawyer by Martindale Hubbell the oldest attorney rating service in the United States, receiving a 5.0 rating out of a possible 5 point scale. Mr. Rafferty has maintained this rating for over 25 years. Additionally, Mr. Rafferty has been evaluated as meeting very high criteria of general ethical standards. These ratings and evaluations are based on both client and peer review criteria.

Brian is married to Liznelia Alicea, who is currently employed by teh Department of Veteran's Affairs in Pittsburgh as a BSN, RN. They have two children, Bradan Padraic Bronson and Brody Quinn Bronson, who are both in elementary school.. Brian's mother and father both worked in the Westmoreland County Public School system as an Administrator and Latin Teacher.. In his spare time Brian enjoys playing tennis and golf, as well as archery, shooting, and hunting. Brian was a three (3) year letterman for the Bucknell University Football Team and is a big supporter of the Bucknell University Athletics Department.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Greensburg and surrounding areas.