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Melvin L Vatz

Melvin L. Vatz, Attorney • Pittsburgh, PA
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Contact

Email
Phone
(412) 455-8201
Address
247 Fort Pitt Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, US

Professional

About

Since 1976, Attorney Melvin Vatz has focused his practice on civil and criminal trials. His civil trial practice concentrates on employment law and workers’ rights issues. He represents the interests of working men and women and small businesses with legal problems arising from employment disputes, discrimination claims, contractual disputes, workers’ compensation injuries, and personal injury claims. As a trial lawyer, he tries cases in both federal and state cases, and argues appeals in both federal and state appellate courts. In addition to his active trial practice, Melvin is a mediator and arbitrator in employment law disputes, having been certified in federal court following completion of 40 hours of mediation training. Melvin began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Allegheny County, and has represented hundreds of clients accused of misdemeanors, felonies, and capital murder offenses in state and federal courts. A native of Pittsburgh, he attended the University of Michigan where he graduated in 1972, and then obtained his law degree in 1976 from Georgetown University. He has lectured and written for continuing legal education seminars in the areas of workers’ compensation, employment law and legal ethics.

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

Credentials

Education
1976 Georgetown University Law Center JD - Juris Doctor 1973 University of Michigan BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2017 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2014 Pennsylvania Employment Law Deskbook Common Law employment claims 2011 Pennsylvania Employment Law Deskbook Common law employment law claims
Associations
2016 - Present Pennsylvania Bar Association Member 2014 - Present Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County Member 1979 - Present Allegheny County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2014 Employment Law Institute West Social Media and workplace investigations 2013 Pennsylvania Bar Institute Workplace investigations and discipline: How to handle problem employees 2013 Employment Law Institute West Significant developments in employment law 2012 Pennsylvania bar Institute Independent contractor law
Updated: Apr 01, 2026