Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Upon graduation from law school and his admission to the Pennsylvania Bar in 2004, Attorney Donnelly first joined the law firm of McBride and McBride in Grove City, Pennsylvania where he gained experience in a myriad of legal disciplines including workers’ compensation, business law, family law, bankruptcy, criminal law, and juvenile law.  During his tenure with this firm, Attorney Donnelly was appointed as contract counsel in the Mercer County Juvenile Court to represent children and parents involved in dependency and delinquency proceedings. To further advocate for the protection of children, Attorney Donnelly also served on the board of directors for the Mercer County Juvenile Advocacy Center, which provided guardian ad litem services for children and families involved in court proceedings.
• DUI/DWI
  Incidents on the roadways, including car accidents  and serious injuries sustained in a drunk driving accident or claims made on behalf of injured passengers, motorcycle crashes resulting in serious injury or death, bicycle and pedestrian accidents caused by negligent or inattentive drivers, and many more.
• Wrongful Death
  Have you lost a loved one? Our Pittsburgh wrongful death attorneys can guide you in seeking financial compensation for your loss. Call the wrongful death lawyers at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. about your case. They serve clients throughout Allegheny County as well as across the rest of Pennsylvania and Ohio. They offer initial complimentary consultations for wrongful death claims.
• Traffic Violations
  Breach. Next, the plaintiff must show the court how the defendant breached or failed to meet his or her duty of care in the given situation. Following the car accident example, this could include proving the defendant had been drinking, was texting while driving, speeding, or failed to stop for a red light or stop sign. In most cases, a “breach of duty†pertains to one individual or entity failing to act in a manner that another reasonable party would in the same situation.
• Drug Crimes
  For more than 40 years, Minett has also served as an Assistant District Attorney (1982-present in Lawrence County) trying murder and major drug cases.
• Murder
  Unlike a murder case, which the evidence needs to prove beyond a doubt the guilt of the defendant, in wrongful death lawsuits, the plaintiff only needs evidence to show that the defendant more likely than not caused the death.
• Juvenile Crimes
• Homicide
  Personal injury law, or tort law, offers a legal remedy for people who suffer losses in an accident or incident. The goal of a personal injury legal system is to allow an injured person to recover financially for losses relating to someone else’s negligence, carelessness, or intentional misconduct. Personal injury laws can apply in a great number of situations, from car accidents to homicide. The most common practice areas include negligence, product liability, premises liability, and medical malpractice. While each case is unique, the majority possess the same four elements...
• Hit and Run
  In some cases of hit-and-run accidents, your injuries may be covered by your own insurance policy. Currently, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage is optional in the state of Pennsylvania, but it’s extremely helpful in situations like a hit-and-run. This would also be the case with bicycle accidents in Pittsburgh. The team of Pittsburgh hit and run accident attorneys at Dallas W. Hartman P.C. have a lot of experience dealing with insurance companies and reluctant insurance adjusters and can help to make sure they treat you fairly and live up to their legal obligations. Find out how a Pittsburgh pedestrian accident lawyer can help your case if a driver struck you as a pedestrian.

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  "When I was injured after a terrible fall at work, I knew that I would never work again. I had no idea what to do or where to turn. When a representative from my company visited me at the hospital and wanted me to sign papers, I knew that I should not sign anything without talking to a lawyer first. I called Dallas’ office and they came to see me that day. I had no idea that I would be entitled to anything other than my workers compensation benefits. The firm took care of all of the different aspects of my case. I am happy to say that my family will be supported because of the hard work of all of the attorneys at Dallas W. Hartman, PC."

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Owners of businesses and other property on which the public enters for shopping, conducting business or entertainment purposes have a legal responsibility for public safety. If you were injured on a business, government or private property in Pennsylvania or Ohio, talk to a Pittsburgh premises liability attorney at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C., with offices in New Castle, Hermitage, Butler and Erie, Pennsylvania.
• Property Damage
  Take notes. If you can, gather information about your accident such as how and where it happened. Get the names and contact information of anyone involved. Take photographs of injuries and property damage.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  For over 30 years, our experienced Pittsburgh personal injury attorneys have provided dedicated guidance and representation to clients seeking financial compensation for their injuries or the loss of a loved one. Our comprehensive personal injury practice addresses the needs of injured individuals and their families who are facing the financial pressure of unpaid medical bills and lost earning capacity.
• Medical Malpractice
  At Dallas W. Hartman, P.C., our experienced lawyers focus on obtaining exceptional results for victims of car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle collisions, medical malpractice, defective products and workplace injuries in Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. We also hold attorneys accountable for negligence in cases of legal malpractice.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
• Slip and Fall Injury
  In the case of a fatal truck accident, working with a Pittsburgh truck accident lawyer can help you prove that the negligent truck driver is at fault for your loss. Or in the case of a catastrophic slip and fall accident that resulted in the death of a loved one, our team of Pittsburgh slip and fall injury attorneys can help you prove the negligence of the property owner at fault.

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy