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As we get closer to finishing our Strip District Renovation, a little sibling rivalry when it comes to choosing a new office.
Law Day at Nicely Elementary School
David DeRose and Joyce Novotny-Prettiman participated in Law Day and had the pleasure of talking with 2nd and 4th grade students at Nicely Elementary School. They had great questions and lots of energy! Law Day is organized by the Westmoreland Bar Foundation and David is the chairperson of that organization and has served as chair…
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Joseph Fieschko transitions practice to Quatrini Law Group
Greensburg, PA – Joseph E. Fieschko, Jr. is transitioning his practice to Quatrini Law Group. Mr. Fieschko will join the firm as Of Counsel to ensure continuity of service to his clients. He has guided thousands of plaintiffs through Workers’ Compensation claims, filing for Social Security Disability Benefits and pursuing Personal Injury cases. Mr. Fieschko…
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Tereasa Rerko gives Alumni Greeting at Pennsylvania Western University Commencement
Tereasa Rerko gave the Alumni Greeting at the Pennsylvania Western University Commencement on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Tereasa is the President of the California Alumni Association.
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CLE – Advising Veteran Clients on Available Benefits
Erika Dowd will present a CLE for Allegheny County Bar Members on Wednesday, May 14th entitled Advising Veteran Clients on Available Benefits. For more information or to register, visit the ACBA website.
Tereasa Rerko honored by Westmoreland County Bar
Quatrini Law Group is proud to announce Tereasa Rerko was recognized with a Certificate of Achievement at the Westmoreland County Bar Annual Meeting, honoring 40 years of Membership.
Paul Miller’s Law: A step towards safer roads in Pennsylvania
By Joyce Novotny-Prettiman, Esquire On June 5, 2025, Pennsylvania will implement “Paul Miller’s Law” to reduce distracted driving. This new legislation updates a 2012 law that banned texting while driving, expanding it to cover broader mobile device usage. It defines “driving” to include being stopped in traffic, such as at a red light or stop…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Increases Award Level for Work-related Scarring and Amputation
By Ronald J. Fonner, Esq. In Jackiw v. Soft Pretzel Franchise (WCAB), (January 22, 2025), there was no dispute that Jennifer Jackiw suffered a work injury that resulted in the loss of her forearm. Under the Workers’ Compensation Act (the Act), Ms. Jackiw was entitled to 370 weeks of specific loss benefits, plus a healing period of…
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Michael Quatrini a panelist for PBA’s WC Bench and Bar Conference
The PBI Workers’ Compensation Bench Bar Committee’s Shares Their Best Practices Recommendations on April 3, 2025 with a live webcast. Our own Michael Quatrini joins a distinguished panel of workers’ compensation judges and attorneys who discuss ways to improve practice before the Court, offer practical solutions to common problems, and share strategies for side-stepping ethical…
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