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Vatz, Melvin L
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Pittsburgh, PA
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12/13/2023 11:13:47 AM
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Fee For Services :
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1500
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Cancellation Policy :
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One day fee for cancellation less than 72 hours prior to hearing
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PA Recent Cases :
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Other Recent Cases:
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Mediation and Fact Finding Experience :
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Member of Western District of Pennsylvania Alternative dispute resolution panel since 2008; over 25 appointments as neutral mediator and evaluator; Member of American Arbitration Association panel since 2016; over 20 appointments as arbitrator on employment law panel; Served as private arbitrator in employment law disputes in 5 cases. Numerous appointments as arbitrator in uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance claims. Pro Bono mediator for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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Total Arbitration Cases :
25
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Teacher Arbitration Cases :
0
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Private Sector :
25
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Other Public Sector Arbitration :
0
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Other Experience :
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46 years experience as practicing attorney in civil and criminal litigation, focusing on labor and employment law, personal injury and workers compensation, and criminal defense. Represented labor unions in arbitration of grievance claims, employment law issues, administrative agency matters. Civil trial experience includes employment discrimination, Fair Labor Standards Act, ERISA claims for individuals, unions and employers. Representation of Union pension and welfare fund in benefit issue disputes and plan interpretation.
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Professional Affiliations :
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Allegheny County BAR Association Allegheny Academy of Trial Lawyers Mediation Council of Western Pennsylvania Western Pennsylvania Employment Lawyers Association
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Education :
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Education: Juris Doctor, Georgetown University Law Center
Date Completed: _1976
University of Michigan, B.A. 1972
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Date Education Completed :
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1976
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Advocate :
No
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