About

Michael J. Betts is a extraordinarily experienced legal professional in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a focal point on civil litigation, industrial disputes, securities litigation, and professional negligence claims. Michael J. Betts is the foremost of Michael J. Betts LLC, bringing over thirty-8 years of enjoy in coping with a extensive range of civil litigation topics. His regions of understanding consist of industrial litigation, business disputes, securities litigation, FINRA arbitrations, funding-associated claims, exchange mystery and restrictive covenant litigation, and professional negligence claims. In addition to his paintings as a litigator, Michael J. Betts also serves as an alternative dispute decision impartial. He is certified as a mediator by using the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and is on the country wide arbitrator rosters for the American Arbitration Association and FINRA. Michael J. Betts commenced his criminal profession at Reed Smith Shaw and McClay (now Reed Smith LLP) and have become a Partner of the Firm in 1989. He later established his personal boutique litigation firm within the Pittsburgh area in 1994. During his career, he also served as Senior Litigation Counsel for PNC Bank for a 5-12 months period. With his extensive revel in and know-how in civil litigation, Michael J. Betts is a depended on and respected lawyer inside the Pittsburgh prison community.

Legal Issues

Stockbroker & Investment Fraud

Securities Law

Arbitration & Mediation

Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation

Employment Law

Employment Contracts, Whistleblower

Certificates

E-Discovery Special Master and Mediator
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Principal
  Michael J. Betts LLC
  2018
• Principal
  Post & Schell, P.C.
  2016
• Principal
  Betts Law Office LLC
  2013
• Senior Counsel - Litigation
  PNC Bank, National Association - Legal Department
  2009
• has membership/Principal
  Betts, Hull & Klodowski LLC (and predecessor firms)
  1994
• Litigation Partner/Associate
  Reed Smith Shaw & McClay (Reed Smith LLP)
  1980

Education

Associations

Costs

• Payment With Credit Card
• Conditional Fees
  Contingent fee arrangements are used in appropriate cases. The contingency percentage varies from matter to matter based upon various factors, including the amount and likelihood of a potential recovery and the complexity of the matter.

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