
Max Petrunya, Litigation Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on Litigation, Personal Injury, and Traffic
AssociateatRobert Peirce & Associates, P.C.
Pittsburgh, PA
Practicing litigation in Pittsburgh since 2010.
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Max Petrunya is an associate based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Litigation, Personal Injury, and Traffic. Max has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C..
- Based in
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Experience
- over 16 years
- Known for
- Litigation · Personal Injury · Traffic
- Handles Litigation, Personal Injury, and Traffic matters from Pittsburgh, PA.
- Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Max Petrunya: Max Petrunya is an associate based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Litigation, Personal Injury, and Traffic. Max has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C..
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Max Petrunya
Max concentrates on litigation, personal injury, and traffic. Each area below outlines the kind of case Max handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Traffic
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Litigation cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Max takes litigation matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Max agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Max takes personal injury matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Max agrees to represent you.
Traffic cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Max takes traffic matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Max agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Max Petrunya — Over 16 years of Pennsylvania litigation experience
Max Petrunya is an associate based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Litigation, Personal Injury, and Traffic. Max has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C..
Max Petrunya is a lawyer practicing nursing home litigation, license suspension, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Max received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years. Max practices at Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C. in Pittsburgh, PA.
Max's approach to litigation cases
Max Petrunya is a lawyer practicing nursing home litigation, license suspension, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Max received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years. Max practices at Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C. in Pittsburgh, PA.
Clients Max works with
Max reviews new inquiries case-by-case for litigation, personal injury, and traffic matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Max Petrunya's legal education and bar admissions
Duquesne University School of Law
J.D. · 2010
Villanova University
B.A. Political · 2007
Jurisdictions
Max's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania
2010 · ACTIVE
Max studied at J.D. in Duquesne University School of Law and B.A. Political in Villanova University.
Law school and academic background
Max completed J.D. in Duquesne University School of Law and B.A. Political in Villanova University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Max runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Max's professional memberships and bar associations
Allegheny County Bar Association Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
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Locations
Max Petrunya's office in Pittsburgh
Max's primary office is at 2500 Gulf Tower, 707 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219-1918. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C.
2500 Gulf Tower, 707 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1918
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How to hire Max Petrunya — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new litigation attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Max usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Max charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Max's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Max will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a litigation attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many litigation matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Max
Max discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in litigation practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every litigation matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Max confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Max's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many litigation practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Max Petrunya
How much does it cost to hire Max for a litigation case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Max walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Max offer a free consultation?
Max charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Max's office. Some litigation attorneys offer free consults — check Max's current terms during booking.
How long do litigation cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple litigation matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Max gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Max take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?
Max is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Max will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Max?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Max will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Max accepting new litigation clients right now?
Max's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Litigation attorneys serving Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
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