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The Allegheny County Bar Leadership Initiative partnered with Hello Neighbor to create multilingual legal resources for Pittsburgh’s immigrant and refugee communities. This collaboration showcases leadership through service, empowering young attorneys to combine legal advocacy with cultural understanding. Very Law celebrates these efforts as models of community engagement and inclusive professional development.

Getting arrested in Pittsburgh can be overwhelming. This guide explains your legal rights, immediate steps to take, and how Very Law’s experienced attorneys protect and guide you through the process.

“Breach of Contract Basics” explains how business owners can identify, prevent, and address contract violations. It outlines breach types, legal timelines, and how Very Law helps Pennsylvania businesses protect their rights and operations.

“Legal Legends” traces how attorney Donald L. Very blended law and theater, inspiring his grandson Ryan D. Very, Esq. to found Very Law, a modern Pittsburgh firm combining advocacy, creativity, and community engagement.

A contested divorce in Pennsylvania happens when spouses cannot agree on major issues like property division, custody, support, or alimony. Unlike uncontested divorces, these cases require court involvement and can take many months due to negotiations, discovery, and potential trials. The process starts with filing a complaint, serving the other spouse, exchanging financial documents, attempting mediation, and possibly going to trial before a judge issues a final decree.

This article from Very Law explains when false online reviews may be legally actionable under Pennsylvania defamation law. It outlines how to distinguish between opinion and harmful falsehood, steps to take if targeted, and how a defamation lawsuit works. It emphasizes consulting an attorney before acting to protect your reputation effectively.