Michael J. DeRiso

Michael J. DeRiso

DeRiso Law Group • Pittsburgh, PA
Personal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(412) 668-1527
Address
429 4th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, US

Professional

About

Attorney Michael DeRiso’s practice focuses primarily on criminal, civil litigation, personal injury and family law. As an attorney for 20 years, he strongly believes that the client and his or her needs must be the focus of any representation. He has extensive experience in handling a variety of high profile cases and has been featured on Discovery ID and the Oxygen Channel for his involvement and success in cases. Before becoming a partner and founder of DeRiso, DeRiso & Suher, Attorneys at Law, Michael worked as a partner at Thomassey, Miller & DeRiso where he successfully defended clients in a number of high profile cases and practiced in over 20 counties in the state of Pennsylvania. He also worked as the Assistant District Attorney for Allegheny County where he handled thousands of preliminary hearings, reviewed and approved search warrants, and tried hundreds of cases in a jury and non-jury setting. He is heavily involved in the community and is a proud sponsor and assistant coach for softball and baseball teams in the Riverview Athletic Association. He also was an Adjunct Professor at California University of Pennsylvania. While attending Washington and Jefferson College as an undergraduate, Michael was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and a four year varsity goalkeeper on the soccer team. He was also a member of the Trial Advocacy Honor Society while attending Widener School of Law. Education · Washington and Jefferson College, B.A., Accounting · Widener School of Law J.D. Court Admissions: · PA 3rd Circuit Western District · PA 3rd Circuit Middle District · OH 6th Circuit Northern District

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
1995 Widener University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1992 Washington and Jefferson College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2017 Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates 2016 Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates 2016 Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers 2016 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys 2015 Client Satisfaction, AVVO``
Publications
2016 Pittsburgh Post Gazette Jury Acquits Latrobe Doctor Accused of Obstrcution 2013 Tribune Review Acquited 2012 Oxygen Channel Movie About Trial 2012 Continuing Legal Education Seminar publication Criminal Defense CLE 2010 Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association Trial Advocacy
Associations
2015 - Present American Society of Legal Advocates Member 2013 - Present American Bar Association Member Lackawanna Bar Association Member
Speaking
2014 Spring Class Mental Retardation and Capital Murder Cases 2014 Fall Class Probable Cause: Search and Seizure 2012 Issues on Mental Retardation Defense Criminal CLE 2010 Trial Advocacy Trial Advocacy 2008 Family Law CLE Family Law
Updated: Mar 08, 2026