March 09, 2010
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
Imagine returning home one day to find your locks changed, your home damaged, your utility wires cut, and your pet missing. This is precisely what happened in a case being handled by one of my partners, Attorney Michael Rosenzweig. Our client, Angela M. Iannelli of Hampton, found a notice on her door announcing that her house had been repossessed by Bank of America. The only problem was that she hadn't defaulted on her mortgage nor had she received any notification that a foreclosure was approaching. Please check out these links below from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review to find out how this happened and how Bank of America responded – it may surprise you. Hampton Woman Seeks Damages From Bank in Mistaken ID Case Woman Says Bank of America Wrongly Repossessed Home
December 01, 2009
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
I'm pleased to announce the winners of our 2009 Holiday Coloring Contest. My firm holds the contest every year and it's a chance for western Pennsylvania elementary school students to answer the question "What is your holiday wish?"  This year, our grand prize winner is Maci Boord, of Bethlehem Center Elementary. Her holiday wish was for "Love and Laughter Around the World," and her winning artwork (shown to the left) will be featured on the front of our firm's holiday card. She also received a $250 Target gift card and $1,000 was donated to her school.
This year's runners-up are: Hannah Pierce, Menallen School; Ava Brown, Foot of Ten Elementary; and Savannah Vetterly, South Fayette Elementary. Their artwork will appear on the back of the firm's holiday card. Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest. We received a ton of great entries and it was difficult to pick our winners. We hope that all of your holiday wishes come true!
November 04, 2009
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
I wanted to say special congratulations to Attorney Cynthia Danel, who has received a special honor from Pennsylvania State University. Attorney Danel, who received her BA and Masters degrees from Penn State, has been named an Alumni Fellow by the university's Alumni Association. The Alumni Fellow award, Penn State's highest honor, recognizes graduates for their "outstanding professional accomplishments" and is a lifelong title. I'm particularly proud that Cindy received this honor because she has spent the bulk of her career working with me. This isn't the only award that Attorney Danel has received from her alma mater – in 2004, she received the Outstanding Alumni Award. Congratulations, Attorney Danel, on another well-deserved honor!
October 30, 2009
Posted by: Sandy
Hi everyone. This is Sandy, Edgar's wife and the Marketing Director of his law firm. I know that Edgar often uses this blog to congratulate others on their accomplishments, but he rarely, if ever, discusses his own. Over the past few months, however, he's received some honors for which I'd like to congratulate him. In August, Edgar was chosen as one of Penn State's Liberal Arts Centennial Fellows. Penn State says that the fellows' "significant accomplishments have made their communities and their professions better." You can learn more about the award here: Liberal Arts Centennial Fellows
In September, he was honored with the Emanuel Spector Memorial Award, the highest honor presented by the United Jewish Federation, which is given to those who demonstrate exemplary service to the community. You can learn more about the UJF and the Emanuel Spector Award in this article: Snyder, Finkelstein to be honored at UJF Annual Meeting Finally, last week, the University of Pittsburgh hosted the Edgar M. Snyder Distinguished Visiting Scholar Program. I created this program in 2006 to honor Edgar's decades of service to the legal field. The program allows practitioners and scholars to address topics that are beneficial to Pitt students and faculty. Here's more information on the program: Distinguished Scholar Program Congratulations, Edgar, on these well-deserved honors – everyone at the firm is very proud of you!
October 27, 2009
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
I'd like to say thank you to the members of our Erie office who volunteered at Trail of Treats this past weekend. Held at Millcreek Mall, the event benefits the Achievement Center and the Sarah Reed Children's Center. The children who attended the event were able to celebrate Halloween in a safe, indoor facility, and from what I understand, everyone had a great time. Thanks again to all of our employees who helped make Trail of Treats a success!
October 09, 2009
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
I'm proud to announce that Attorney Todd Berkey, a partner at my firm, has been inducted into the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. Academy membership is limited to 355 attorneys and is by invitation only. He joins three of our other partners, Attorney Cynthia Danel, Attorney Richard Rosenthal, and Attorney Michael Rosenzweig, who are also members of this select group. According to the Academy, "Members of the Academy represent the most exceptional civil trial lawyers in Allegheny County," and its goal is to "…promote the highest standards of integrity, civility, and competence in the legal profession." Congratulations again to Attorney Berkey – it's truly an honor to be a member of this organization.
September 24, 2009
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
Attention all western Pennsylvania elementary school students: our Annual Holiday Coloring Contest has officially begun! Like last year, our theme is "My Holiday Wish," so get creative and let us know what you’ll be wishing for this holiday season. You could win a $1,000 donation for your school and a $250 gift card for yourself! Here’s information on last year’s winner, Pilar Swankler. Entries must be postmarked on or before October 17, 2009. For more information and the official rules, call toll-free at 1-800-394-3660, ext. 4412, or visit my firm's website.
August 06, 2009
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
I'd like to say congratulations to Attorneys Todd Berkey, Dennis Liotta, Richard Rosenthal, and Michael Rosenzweig, all of whom are partners at my firm. We just received notice that they have been selected for inclusion in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (Copyright 2008 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). This is a special honor because it's based exclusively on peer reviews done by some of the top lawyers in the country. The only way you can be selected is if your peers think you're one of the best at what you do. Attorneys Berkey, Rosenthal, and Rosenzweig were honored in Best Lawyers'® category of Personal Injury Litigation. Attorneys Berkey and Rosenzweig were also honored in the Product Liability Litigation category, and Attorney Liotta was honored in the Workers' Compensation Law category. Attorneys Berkey and Rosenzweig have been with my law firm for over 20 years and Attorneys Liotta and Rosenthal for almost 20, and I can say that they truly are deserving of this honor.
July 28, 2009
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
I have just been informed that our firm has been chosen again this year as one of the Best Places To Work in Pittsburgh. We won't know exactly how we rank in the competition until October, but last year we came in second in our size category, which was a great honor. The award, which is sponsored by the Pittsburgh Business Times, is a very significant achievement considering there were 150 entries. ESA was selected based on employee surveys, so I take special pride in this award since it is the result of our employees, who do so much to make this firm successful. I'd like to thank everyone for participating and for their acknowledgment of our efforts to make our law firm a great place to work.
May 28, 2009
Posted by: Attorney Dennis Liotta
A few days ago, Edgar put up a post congratulating our firm's 2009 Super Lawyers®, but he left out an important piece of information: for the sixth consecutive year, Edgar has been chosen as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer®. The other partners and myself think that this deserves special recognition, so on behalf of all of us I'd like to say congratulations to Edgar on this honor! If you're interested in learning more about the Super Lawyer® selection process, you can read about it here.
May 26, 2009
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
I'm proud to announce that this year five of my partners have been named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®. Congratulations to Attorney Todd Berkey, Attorney Cynthia Danel, Attorney Dennis Liotta, Attorney Richard Rosenthal, and Attorney Michael Rosenzweig for earning this distinction. The Super Lawyer® honor is awarded to the top five percent of state-wide attorneys. Each year, lawyers throughout Pennsylvania nominate the best lawyers they've seen in action. An attorney-led research staff reviews the nominees' licensure, credentials, and standing with the Bar and then gives points based on evaluation criteria. The last stage of the process consists of a Blue Ribbon panel of attorneys that scores the top vote-getters. I'm also proud that for the second year in a row, Attorneys Danel, Rosenthal, and Rosenzweig have received top 50 distinctions as well. All three were named top 50 attorneys in Pittsburgh and Attorney Danel was honored as one of the top 50 women attorneys in Pennsylvania. I'm extremely honored that so many of my firm's attorneys have received this award, especially because it means that our peers have recognized our team's work on behalf of our clients. Congratulations again to Attorneys Berkey, Danel, Liotta, Rosenthal, and Rosenzweig on being named 2009 Super Lawyers®!
April 07, 2009
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
This past Sunday, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette ran an article about my wife Sandy and me. If you haven't seen it, you should check it out. I really enjoyed the article and have been amazed at the number of people who have contacted Sandy and me after reading it. It's good to know that people are still reading the newspaper in an era when too many papers have shut down the presses! When you read the article you will notice that I mention bringing my partners more into the spotlight with advertising, but don't count me out – I won't be heading off into retirement for years to come! Happy reading!
March 24, 2009
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
 I'm pleased to announce that Attorney Jason Lichtenstein, a partner at my law firm, has recently been accepted into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Forum is an organization of trial attorneys who have achieved a trial verdict or settlement in the amount of 1 million dollars or more.
Attorney Lichtenstein joins five of our other attorneys who are members of this select group - Attorney Todd Berkey, Attorney Richard Rosenthal, Attorney Michael Rosenzweig, Attorney James Heneghan, and Attorney Cynthia Danel. Attorneys Danel and Berkey are also members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Congratulations to Jason on this well-deserved honor!
December 01, 2008
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
 Pittsburgh TV station KDKA filmed a news segment on my firm's holiday card coloring contest winner today. This year's winner is a talented 7-year-old artist who is also a philanthropist – she's using a portion of her winnings to buy a toy for a needy child.
Pilar Swankler's work was picked out of more than 2,200 entries. Her school, Queen of Angels in North Huntingdon, will receive a $1,000 donation and Pilar will receive a $250 shopping spree. For the past five years, we've held a coloring contest that encourages elementary school students to create a card based on a theme.  This year's theme was "My Holiday Wish." Pilar's holiday wish was "A home for every child." In addition to the school donation and the shopping spree, the winning entry is featured on the cover of our holiday greeting card. So far, her giving spirit has received coverage in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and the McKeesport Daily News. Pictured above left is Pilar and her family as KDKA filmed them, and to the right is her winning entry.
November 26, 2008
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
I would like to wish you and your loved ones a happy Thanksgiving. I couldn't be more thankful for my wonderful family, friends, and all of the people who work with me at my law firm. I hope you’ll take a few moments this holiday give thanks to all of the special people and things in your life.
October 16, 2008
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
 I am proud to announce that Edgar Snyder & Associates has been ranked #2 in the mid-size company category in the Pittsburgh Business Times Best Places to Work survey.
To participate in the survey, employees from companies in western Pennsylvania filled out a questionnaire that rated their jobs on criteria such as management, team work, and feeling valued. Here is what one of our staff members had to say: "Edgar Snyder & Associates is a very special place to work. The supervisors and staff are wonderful. Everyone is always willing to go the extra mile to help each other. I feel very blessed to be part of this organization." This recognition is particularly meaningful to me because our employees are such talented, dedicated professionals who come to work and give 100% to our clients every day. The success of our firm really depends upon their hard work, and we want to make sure they know that they are appreciated and valued. I am happy to know that our efforts are succeeding and they realize how important they are to the law firm.
July 11, 2008
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
One of the questions that I am asked most often is why I became a lawyer. The answer might surprise some people. I didn't grow up always wanting to be a lawyer, but my parents emigrated from Russia with 5th grade educations. They always told my siblings and me, "You are going to be a professional. Do you want to become a doctor or a lawyer?" My first semester at Penn State I got a "C" in chemistry, so that eliminated my medical career. But I did have the skills of speaking and debate, and as I got older, I realized that law would be a good fit for me professionally. Also, my mother always told me, "You have a big mouth. Use it to your benefit." More than 40 years later, I will never regret my decision to become a lawyer. The best part of my job is having helped so many injured victims and their families.
June 17, 2008
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
I am very pleased to announce that Attorney Cynthia Danel, a partner at my law firm, has been named one of the top 50 women attorneys in the state of Pennsylvania. She earned this distinction based on the results of the 2008 Super Lawyer selection process and is one of only five Pittsburgh attorneys to receive the honor. Cindy has been with my law firm since I began my practice in Duquesne, PA 25 years ago. With over 100 employees and legal staff now at the firm, it is hard to believe that it was just Cindy and I back then. In the past 25 years, I have been continually impressed with how hard Cindy works to understand her clients' needs and give them the representation they deserve. In addition to being a Super Lawyer, Cindy is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and is past president of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. Not only is Cindy an excellent lawyer, she is also an outstanding person. She is involved in the Make-a-Wish Foundation, the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, and the Pennsylvania State University Career Counseling Panel. She has also served as a judge participant in the Allegheny County High School Moot Court Competition, the University of Pittsburgh Moot Court Competition, and is a former chairperson of the High School Essay Contest run by the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. I would like to say congratulations to Cindy on this well-deserved recognition. It has been an honor to work with her for the past 25 years – thank you for all of your hard work inside and outside the courtroom!
May 27, 2008
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
I am very proud to announce that four of my partners join me again this year in being named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer. Congratulations to Attorney Todd Berkey, Attorney Cynthia Danel, Attorney Richard Rosenthal, and Attorney Michael Rosenzweig on earning this distinction. The Super Lawyer honor is awarded to the top five percent of state-wide attorneys. Each year, lawyers throughout Pennsylvania nominate the best lawyers that they have seen in action. An attorney-led research staff reviews the nominees' licensure, credentials, and standing with the bar and then assigns points based upon evaluation criteria. In the final stage of the selection process, a Blue Ribbon panel of attorneys scores the top vote-getters. My partners and I are extremely honored to receive this award, especially because it means that our colleagues have recognized our team's work on behalf of our clients. Congratulations again to Attorneys Berkey, Danel, Rosenthal, and Rosenzweig on being named 2008 Super Lawyers.
April 04, 2008
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
I am proud to announce that the latest series of Edgar Snyder & Associates commercials are available online for you to watch right now. Of course, they'll also be playing on televisions throughout Western Pennsylvania in the coming weeks. After you check out my new ads, stop by my page detailing The Truth About the Insurance Industry. You'll find in depth material and important tips about dealing with the insurance company if you've been injured in an accident. As always, we want to know what you think of our new ads. Leave a comment here on my blog or check out my new commercials on YouTube and leave a comment there. Keep checking my blog for the official announcement of our "Make Your Own Edgar Snyder & Associates TV Commercial" Contest. It's your chance to point and say "there's never a fee unless we get money for you!"
November 20, 2007
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
I would like to wish you and your loved ones a very special Thanksgiving this year. I know that I’m extremely grateful for my wonderful family, friends, and all of the people who work with me at my law firm. I hope you’ll take a few moments this week and give thanks to all the special people, places, and things in your life.
September 27, 2007
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
I know it’s not the holiday season yet, but I would like to share an extraordinary tale from our Altoona, Pennsylvania law office. It’s about a time when the entire Altoona team pitched in to help out a man in an extraordinary way. The client was a seriously injured man with small children to support. But seeing as how first party medical for wage loss doesn’t typically kick in for about 37 days, he was going to spend the Christmas holiday without any gifts for his kids. The insurance company didn’t care about this man or the holiday. To them, he was just another number. That’s when the whole Altoona office chipped in and made three baskets of food and gifts. They delivered the baskets to his house, leaving them on the front porch. They didn’t sign a card or leave a note that read “from Edgar Snyder & Associates.” They simply said that the baskets were a surprise from Santa. Soon after, the office received a phone call. It was the injured man. He said, “You’ll never guess what was found on the porch…” Then he started to cry. The Altoona office was able to touch this man’s life in an exceptional way by working together to go above and beyond the call of duty. Working together, they helped him out because it’s just what they do – finding special ways everyday to make a difference.
September 04, 2007
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
One of the most rewarding parts of being a personal injury attorney is helping someone put their life back together after a serious accident. A partner at my law firm, Attorney Todd Berkey, won a verdict the other day that will help a severely injured worker from Erie, Pennsylvania recover and move forward. The injured man was using a crane on the job site when a conduit misplaced by the construction company led to his electrocution. He lives with pain, numbness, and swelling in his body from the electrical event. Attorney Berkey helped this Erie resident fight to get money for his injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and other costs from the accident. A jury agreed that the company was responsible and awarded the worker over $1 million. If you’ve ever talked with someone who’s been seriously hurt in an accident, then you know that they would trade anything to have their health back again. But sometimes that’s not an option. The next best thing is getting the money to rebuild your life and cover your costs. I’m proud to say that the lawyers of Edgar Snyder & Associates were able to help this Erie, PA man on his journey into recovery. Congratulations to our client, as well as Attorney Todd Berkey and his team.
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