Lorraine W. Mervan

Lorraine W. Mervan

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Gentile, Horoho & Avalli, P.C.

Family Law Lawyers in Pittsburgh, PA in Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA412-261-9900
Family LawDivorceChild CustodyChild SupportAlimonyPremarital Agreements

About Lorraine W. Mervan

Ms. Mervan joined GGGH&A in September 2006. Attorney Mervan has practiced in the area of family law since 1992. After law school, Ms. Mervan practiced corporate law for three years. Previously, after receiving an M.B.A., Ms. Mervan was employed in internal auditing and employee benefits accounting at Alcoa from 1980 through 1986. During her employment at Alcoa, Ms. Mervan passed the CPA exam and was licensed as a CPA based on industry experience until she began law school in 1986. While at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Attorney Mervan was an instructor of legal writing to first year students. She was on the staff of the University of Pittsburgh Law Review. Attorney Mervan is a member of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Order of the Coif. Attorney Mervan has been a lecturer from 2002 to 2006 on family law for the annual General Practitioners’ Update sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. Her written materials on custody have been included in the coursebook for the Fundamentals of Family Law seminar sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, most recently, in 2006. She is a past council member of the Family Law Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association and a past participant in the Matrimonial Inns of Court. She is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Lorraine W. Mervan included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Lorraine W. Mervan Included on the 2018Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2017 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2016 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1989
  • J.D.
  • Honors: Member, Pittsburgh Chapter of the Order of the Coif
  • Law Review: University of Pittsburgh Law Review, Staff

Non Legal Education

  • Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1980
  • M.B.A., Master of Business Administration
  • Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 1977
  • B.M., Bachelor of Music

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Principal

Classes and Seminars

  • Lecturer, Family Law for the Annual General Practitioners' Update, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 2002 - 2006

Bar Admissions

  • U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
  • Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Other Affiliations

  • Allegheny County Bar Association, Family Law Section (Past Council Member )
  • Allegheny County Bar Association (Member)
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association (Member)

Attorney Details

Full NameLorraine W. Mervan
FirmGentile, Horoho & Avalli, P.C.
Address310 Grant Street, Suite 1000, Grant Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone412-261-9900
Phone412-261-7100
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