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Frank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C. Pro

4.1
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707 Grant Street, Suite 3300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, U.S.A.

Civil Practice, Family Law, Divorce and 8 more

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About Frank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C.

The law firm of Frank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C. was formed on May 1, 1990 when several of the named partners transferred their existing practices from a national law firm to form a new professional corporation in Pittsburgh. Since its inception, the firm has established a reputation for results and a talent for innovation built on years of service to its clients and community.

The firm excels in the areas of Family Law, Estates and Trusts, Appellate Practice, Government Relations, and Federal and State Campaign Finance Law.

The firm is composed of four shareholder attorneys, one associate attorney, four of-counsel attorneys and a dedicated support staff.

Our client base is richly varied, including individuals; major corporations and public institutions; governmental units; and small entrepreneurs.

 

Frank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C. (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 25, 2024
Hired Attorney Christine Gale

I highly recommend Chris Gale, an exceptional divorce attorney in the Pittsburgh area. Chris leveraged her years of experience to navigate a complex divorce proceeding with calm and precision. Throughout the process, her projections were remarkably accurate, and her impeccable judgment guided me every step of the way. Her professionalism was unmatched, and in high-conflict situations, her composed demeanor was invaluable. If you're facing a contentious divorce, Chris is exactly who you want by your side—you don't want to show up underprepared when the stakes are high!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 03, 2010
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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
September 24, 2020
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I cannot express enough to anyone looking for an attorney to RUN away from this firm. After 2 years and a sickening about of money spent, I am still not divorced and they dropped me when I ran out of money! I paid them WAY too much over the past 2 years and one month before my masters trial, they dropped me. It was however a blessing in disguise: I found much more competent counsel for half the price, RUN!!!

 
Family Law
Posted by Sal
December 28, 2025
Hired Attorney Christine Gale

This firm failed to achieve the goals set for them. When we hired them. They did the minimum amount of work and charge us the maximum fees. They had the work in interns who had no idea what they were doing, and they were directed by people who had no idea what they were doing.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 14, 2022
Hired Attorney Christine Gale

Christine Gale is unporfessional, inappropriate and incompeten and unprepared attorney. (If thats even her title.) Her only concern is taking your money by driving her fees up and doing nothing for you. I could cite examples. But just be warned. Take your important life situations elsewhere.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 13, 2015
Hired Attorney Christine Gale

This woman is beyond unprofessional, unprepared, and rude. She has no consideration or respect for individuals and their circumstances surrounding a case. Her sole purpose is to rack up your bill to an astronomical amount. She is the reason why attorneys get a bad rap for jacking up the costs and for making divorce proceedings even more contentious than they already are. I would, beyond a doubt, not recommend this woman to more worst enemy!

 
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Areas of Law

  • Civil Practice
  • Family Law 1
    • Divorce
  • Real Estate
  • Commercial Law
  • Government 1
    • Government Relations
  • Administrative Law
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Trusts And Estates
  • Finance 1
    • State Campaign Finance Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Other 1
    • Federal Practice

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The Gulf Tower, 707 Grant Street, Suite 3300Pittsburgh, PA 15219U.S.A.

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