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James Paul Coletta

James Paul Coletta

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850 Washington Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106

Veterans Benefits, Veterans Disability Law, Veterans Appeals and 12 more

About James Paul Coletta

James Paul Coletta is a lawyer practicing veterans benefits, veterans disability law, veterans appeals and 12 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh, and has been licensed for 43 years. James practices at Schmitt & Coletta, P.C. in Carnegie, PA.

James Paul Coletta (Carnegie, Pennsylvania)

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Veterans Benefits
Posted by anonymous
July 16, 2020
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Mr. Coletta was a great veteran benefits attorney until the last 6 months. He became increasingly difficult to get a hold and missed two deadlines. On this day I have three emails and two calls into with no returned phone calls. I have no switch attorneys, but it is quite disappointing as I referred people to him earlier into getting to know him. He helped me out quite a bit in the beginning, but that has long-since dissipated. Veterans know how stringent timelines are for appeals (especially ones that are multiple years old). For him to miss such deadlines is very disheartening. Proceed with caution from one veteran to another.

 
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June 14, 2009
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Areas of Law

  • Military Law 1
    • Veterans Benefits
  • Social Security 1
    • Social Security Disability
  • Elder Law
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Administrative Law
  • Other 8
    • Veterans Disability Law
    • Veterans Appeals
    • Social Security Appeals
    • Social Security Disability Insurance
    • Supplemental Security Income
    • Wills
    • Probate
    • Guardianship

Practice Details

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    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Schmitt & Coletta, P.C.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, Pennsylvania
    1984, U.S. Supreme Court
    1983, U.S. District Court, Federal District
    Memberships
    Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
    National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Pittsburgh
    Class of 1983
    J.D.

    University of Pittsburgh School of Law
    Class of 1983
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Pittsburgh
    B.A.

    University of Pittsburgh
    Class of 1979
    B.A.
  • Military Service
    U.S. Army, 1972-1975
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1954
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 15, 1954

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