Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  At a young age, Adrian J. DeGori started telling everyone that she was going to be a lawyer—which surprised no one. Her family agreed that she had the personality, the ability to argue a case, and the drive to master the profession. After attending The Pennsylvania State University in State College, she went on to obtain her law degree at Ohio Northern University. She completed a summer internship in criminal defense, only to find that this area of law was not for her.
• DUI/DWI
• Wrongful Death
  As the third-leading cause of death in the United States, medical errors should receive much more attention than they do. Systemic weaknesses in the healthcare system and individual negligence can cause serious injuries or even wrongful death among patients. Even highly trained medical professionals can be careless, or worse, they may fail to uphold the “standard of care†that is expected of those in their position.
• Traffic Violations
  Speeding, such as when a trucker attempts to travel at the same speed as automobiles, even when they know large trucks are subject to lower speed limits;
• Sex Crimes
  In Weill Cornell Medicine’s study, researchers investigated the frequency of “mistreatment” in nursing homes, which encompassed everything from physical abuse to sexual assault. It included any unwelcome behavior that had the potential to cause physical or psychological distress in a resident. Researchers found that of the 2,011 residents studied, 407 experienced at least one instance of mistreatment during the one month the study was conducted. This constitutes an abuse rate of 20%. This issue is not isolated to the state of New York. Nursing home abuse and neglect are widespread problems across the United States. It’s estimated that 5 million older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation every year. Additionally, it’s believed that many more cases go unreported, often due to elders’ inability to communicate the abuse or due to threats and intimidation from the caretaker.
• Fraud
• Misdemeanors
  Pursued a civil rights class action against the Allegheny County Jail alleging that the jail's practice of conducting blanket strip searches of misdemeanor detainees before they go to trial is unconstitutional. Obtained a preliminary injunction, which prohibited the jail from continuing this practice until the case was resolved.
• Assault
• Murder
  Among his early successes, Bob tried dozens of criminal cases earning great recognition. Two years out of law school, he won a 1st degree murder case. While building his career as an attorney, Bob also developed a strong interest in politics. In 1971, he was elected Clerk of Courts of Allegheny County and was elected to the Office of County Commissioner of Allegheny County in 1975.
• Hit and Run

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  If you have been injured on the job, you have a right to workers' compensation benefits. Knowing the best path to receiving your full benefits, however, can be a complicated process with unclear rules and regulations. Even for workers who want to exercise their full benefits, if you don't know what specific rights you have, how will you protect them?

Property Law

• Premises Liability
• Property Damage
  Keep track of expenses. The minute you start paying for medical expenses, property damage, and other losses, keep track of everything you buy. You should also request your full medical record from the hospitals and care providers you visit throughout the claims process, as they are obligated to give you these documents under HIPAA.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  At Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C., we help people throughout Pennsylvania stand up for their right to compensation. We take on complex issues through negotiation or litigation to protect our clients so that they and their families can focus on the important business of healing and recovery. Our firm handles all personal injury cases on a contingency basis. That means we handle all the costs of your case until you recover compensation, and then our fee is a percentage of that settlement. If we are unsuccessful, you owe nothing.
• Medical Malpractice
  Our Pittsburgh medical malpractice lawyers have over 150 years of combined experience and partner with medical consultants who can determine what error a physician made, how it caused a negative outcome for the patient, and what should have been done instead.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  If you suffer a severe injury or are diagnosed with a chronic illness, you may lose your ability to work and provide for your family. Some people purchase disability insurance for this eventuality, but most don’t. However, if you’re a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., you may be able to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments to help you make ends meet while you are unable to perform a job.