Meredith Odato Graham, Energy Attorney in Mcmurray, Pennsylvania
Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Energy, Environmental, and Government
Mcmurray, PA
Practicing energy in Mcmurray since 2011.
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Meredith Odato Graham is an attorney based in McMurray, PA. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and Government. Meredith has over 15 years of legal experience.
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- McMurray, PA
- Experience
- over 15 years
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- Energy · Environmental · Government
- Handles Energy, Environmental, and Government matters from McMurray, PA.
- Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Meredith Odato Graham: Meredith Odato Graham is an attorney based in McMurray, PA. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and Government. Meredith has over 15 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Meredith Odato Graham
Meredith concentrates on energy, environmental, government, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Meredith handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Energy cases in Mcmurray, Pennsylvania
Meredith takes energy matters in Mcmurray, 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 Meredith agrees to represent you.
Environmental cases in Mcmurray, Pennsylvania
Meredith takes environmental matters in Mcmurray, 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 Meredith agrees to represent you.
Government cases in Mcmurray, Pennsylvania
Meredith takes government matters in Mcmurray, 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 Meredith agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Mcmurray, Pennsylvania
Meredith takes personal injury matters in Mcmurray, 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 Meredith agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Meredith Odato Graham — Over 15 years of Pennsylvania energy experience
Meredith Odato Graham is an attorney based in McMurray, PA. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and Government. Meredith has over 15 years of legal experience.
Meredith Odato Graham is a lawyer practicing environmental law, natural resources, energy and 2 other areas of law. Meredith received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 15 years. Meredith practices in McMurray, PA.
How Meredith handles energy matters
Meredith Odato Graham is a lawyer practicing environmental law, natural resources, energy and 2 other areas of law. Meredith received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 15 years. Meredith practices in McMurray, PA.
Who Meredith represents
Meredith reviews new inquiries case-by-case for energy, environmental, and government matters in Mcmurray and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Meredith Odato Graham's legal education and bar admissions
University of Pittsburgh School of Law J.D. magna cum laude, '11
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Cornell University B.S. Natural Resources, with a Focus on Resource Policy and Management with a Certificate in Advanced Study of Environmental Law, Science and Policy
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Jurisdictions
Meredith's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania
2011 · ACTIVE
Meredith studied at — in University of Pittsburgh School of Law J.D. magna cum laude, '11 and — in Cornell University B.S. Natural Resources, with a Focus on Resource Policy and Management with a Certificate in Advanced Study of Environmental Law, Science and Policy.
Law school and academic background
Meredith completed — in University of Pittsburgh School of Law J.D. magna cum laude, '11 and — in Cornell University B.S. Natural Resources, with a Focus on Resource Policy and Management with a Certificate in Advanced Study of Environmental Law, Science and Policy. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Meredith runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Meredith's professional memberships and bar associations
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Graham is admitted in Pennsylvania and is a member of the Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Bar associations
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In 2017, the Office of the Governor appointed Ms
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Graham to the Pennsylvania Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council
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She also currently serves on the University of Pittsburgh Law Alumni Association Board of Governors
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Past community involvement includes service on the Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine and the Diocesan Pastoral Council for the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh
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Graham is an active member of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association (PIOGA), Women's Energy Network, Appalachia Chapter, and the Air & Waste Management Association, Allegheny Mountain Section
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In 2018, Ms
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Graham was selected by The Legal Intelligencer as one of only 30 Lawyers on the Fast Track in Pennsylvania
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This recognition is given to attorneys under the age of 40 who have demonstrated excellence in four categories: development of the law, advocacy and community contributions, service to the bar and peer/public recognition
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Graham was also selected to the 2018 Pennsylvania Rising Stars list for Environmental Law
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Locations
Meredith Odato Graham's office in McMurray
Meredith's primary office is at 132 Sherwood Dr, McMurray, PA, 15317-2725. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Meredith Odato Graham — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new energy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Meredith usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Meredith charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Meredith'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; Meredith will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a energy attorney in Mcmurray, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many energy 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 Meredith
Meredith discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in energy practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every energy 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. Meredith confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Meredith's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many energy practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Meredith Odato Graham
How much does it cost to hire Meredith for a energy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Meredith walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Meredith offer a free consultation?
Meredith charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Meredith's office. Some energy attorneys offer free consults — check Meredith's current terms during booking.
How long do energy cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple energy 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. Meredith gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Meredith take my case if I'm outside Mcmurray?
Meredith 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 — Meredith 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 Meredith?
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. Meredith will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Meredith accepting new energy clients right now?
Meredith's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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