Jeffrey Larkin Wertz

3935 Washington Road, Canonsburg, PA

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Education

2016
Advanced Criminal Law, Aspen, CO
2015
NORML, Aspen Legal Conference
2015
NACDL, Aspen Advancd law Seminar
2015
NACDL, Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
2014
Ethics in Mediation, CLE class
2014
CTLA Annual Training
2014
NACDL, Advanced Criminal Law
2013
Colo. Trial Lawyers Ass'n, Annual Conf. Training
2013
NORML Foundation, Aspen Legal Conference
2013
NACDL, Advanced Criminal Law
2012
Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, Qualifying Session
2012
Hon. Society of the Inner Temple, Qualifying Session
2012
National Institute for Trial Advocacy, Diploma
2011
BPP Law School -London, Completed
2011
NACDL - Denver, CO, The Summit of Cross Examination
2011
NACDL, Advanced Criminal Law
2010
PADI, Open Water Certification
2008
NORML, Key West Legal Seminar
2005
NACDL, Advanced Criminal Law
2005
Defend With Ingenuity - Las Vegas, Nat'l Assoc. Criminal Defense Lawyers
1999
Nat'l Child Abuse Defense & Resource Center, Las Vegas Training
1998
Aspen Camp School for the Deaf, American Sign Language
1997
Colorado District Attorneys Council, Annual Training Conference
1997
Dui Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Certificate of Training
1997
Colorado District Attorney's Council, Trial Techniques School
1996
Duquesne University School of Law, Juris Doctor Cum Laude
1991
University of Pittsburgh, JD - Juris Doctor
1990
State of Pennsylvania, Engineer-In-Training
1990
STI/SPFA, Certified Installer / Remover Steel
1988
Lehigh University, BS - Bachelor of Science

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4.9 13 reviews
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Lucas

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20 May, 2015
Jeff has been incredibly easy to work with. He handled my case quickly and didn't bog me down with a bunch of unnecessary legalese. Should I need a lawyer again in the future, I would definitely hire him again.
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Jennifer

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19 May, 2015
Jeff Wertz is outstanding amongst lawyers. He is a fair, extremely talented, fast acting lawer who gets the job done! Having used him in many situations for myself and family, he has always gotten the best outcome possible and we are so grateful to call him our lawyer!
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Giovanna

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04 Feb, 2015
Jeff was of great help when dealing with our case. It was really nice to have his help on a situation that we were not in fault at all, and were given a hard time from the faulty side of the accident.
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Top review highlights

Pros
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Highly recommended as a first-rate, smart, and diligent trial lawyer
“Jeff is a very good trial lawyer who is smart, diligent, and invested in acting in his clients' best interests.”
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Efficient and focused on important matters
“His no-nonsense hands-on efficient skillset showcases his ability to be my best advocate. I appreciate Jeff's efficiency and focus on the important matters at hand.”
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Knowledgeable, proactive, and keeps clients informed
“He is extremely diligent, knowledgeable and proactive. With Jeff, I feel completely informed and protected.”
4
Trusted and reliable over many years
“Jeff has been my lawyer for the past 12 years. I have used Jeff for both personal and business matters. I trust Jeff implicitly.”
5
Persistent and effective in handling cases
“Jeff has done wonderful work for me as a client in a personal injury case. He is persistent and effective.”
Cons
As a result of the analysis of reviews about this lawyer, no significant cons were found.

Publications

2016:
Aspen Daily News, McCorory Has Experience...
2016:
The Aspen Times, Chip McCoroy For D.A.
2015:
The Aspen Times, Attorney: Aspen Bar Staff Responded Promptly to Bar Fight
2015:
Aspen Public Radio, Aspen Bus Crash Trial
2015:
420Radio.org, Aspen Legal Conference
2014:
The Aspen Times, Aspen Law Enforcement Agencies Warn of Driving While High
2013:
420Radio.org, NORML Aspen Legal Conference
2013:
The Urban Daily, The Beatnuts Psycho Les may be headed To Jail
2013:
Aspen Daily News, Parents of teen sue restaurant, employee over fatal car wreck by Chad Abraham, Aspen Daily News Staff Writer Friday, September 27, 2013
2012:
The Aspen Times, Beeson Doesn't Get It: Vote for Sherry Caloia
2010:
Colorado Court of Appeals, 08CA1301 - Munoz-Hoyos v. de Cortez and Rave-Munoz
2009:
The Aspen Times, No Charges In $1 Million Dollar Theft Case
2008:
LaMusica.com, Luis Miguel Evito Juicio en eu Por Agresion
2007:
Law Week Colorado, Sanctions Case Draws Big Guns
2006:
Univision.com, Luismi tiene pasado delictuoso
2006:
!Mira!, Luis Miguel Arrestado
2006:
Mountain Business Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 39, Face Time with Jeff Wertz
1999:
Glenwood Springs High School, Audience Primer:Oral Argument of Colorado Court of Appeals
1997:
694 A.2d 336 (PA.1997), In the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania: Comm. of Pa. v. Abdul Majeed
1996:
JURIS; Vol. 29, No.2, Ledewitz: Asimov Goes to Law School; editor.
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