Brian Vertz
Pittsburgh Lawyer - Financial and Business Issues in Divorce
Brian C. Vertz is known for compassion and tenacity, representing clients from all walks of life. As one of Pennsylvania's leading family lawyers, he has 30 years of experience in all areas of family law. He excels in litigating child support cases, resolving complex and international custody cases, and handling divorces involving asset tracing, small businesses, licensed professionals, and executive benefits. He is trained in mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law to settle cases out of court.
Brian is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, having passed a rigorous examination and earning acclaim for his skill, professionalism, and commitment. He is the Past President of the Pennsylvania chapter and active on national committees. He is an officer of the AAML Foundation, dedicated to charitable causes for children and families. He is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, who focus on cross-border custody and divorce issues including Hague Convention cases.
Brian C. Vertz applies his impressive advocacy in trial and appeals courts, and makes out-of-court settlements in routine and difficult divorce cases, complex child support, division of marital property, business valuation, and enforcement of prenup and marital settlements. He is recognized as an authority on complex financial divorce and author of a nationally-distributed reference book on divorce taxation. He earned his MBA with his law degree, and holds a CVA in business valuation.
Brian's work has been recognized, with his selection as the 2019 Best Lawyer of the Year for family law in Pennsylvania (Best Lawyers in America), and one of the Top 50 Super Lawyers in Pittsburgh (Super Lawyers); as well as Martindale Hubbell's AV-Preeminent rating for ethics and skill. New clients may call Brian at 412-471-9000.
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- J.D
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- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- B.A | English
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- University of Pittsburgh - Katz Graduate School of Business
- MBA
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- Partner
- Pollock Begg (Pollock Begg Komar Glasser Vertz & Williams LLC)
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- Senior Associate
- Reed Smith
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- Family Law Update
- PBI
- Family Law Update
- Pennsylvania Bar Institute
- Drafting Marital Settlement Agreements
- Pennsylvania Bar Institute
- Fellow
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Accredited Valuation Analyst
- National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
- Top 50 Super Lawyers - Pittsburgh 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
- Super Lawyers
- 2019 Best Lawyer of the Year - Pennsylvania Family Law
- Best Lawyers in America
- Best Lawyers (Family Law)
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Best Lawyers In America 2010 (Family Law)
- Best Lawyers In America (White/Woodward)
- AAML - Pennsylvania Chapter
- Treasurer, Past President
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- Activities: Having previously served as President in 2019, I have "graduated" to the dual roles of Treasurer and Past President of the Pennsylvania chapter.
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- AAML Foundation
- Secretary - Board Member
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- Activities: AAML Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit making grants in 34 states to help children and families in need. I am the chair of the fundraising committee, and a member of the executive committee and long-range planning.
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- International Academy of Family Lawyers
- Fellow
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- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Family Law Section
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- Activities: Currently I am a member of the executive committee and one of the incoming members of the Program Committee. Since 1992, I have served on many committees and boards.
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- Allegheny Co. Bar Association
- Family Law Section
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Committee Chair - Chapter Leaders
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- Activities: I have previously served as Chair of the Amicus Committee, the Practice & Technology Committee, and as a member of the Website committee and many others.
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- Crafton Public Library
- Board of Trustees
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- Pennsylvania Bar Institute
- Family Law Advisory Committee
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- Mellon Toastmasters
- VP - Education
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- Pennsylvania
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Initial consultation: Reduced fee ($150) for up to one hour; free phone consult for up to 20 minutes when available -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Initial consultations currently being conducted via phone call or videoconference on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, FaceTime, Google Duo, Skype or other platforms
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Can you modify child support while courts are closed due to COVID-19?
Child Support Modification during the COVID-19 Crisis in Pennsylvania
Brian C. Vertz, Family Law 'Lawyer of the Year' 2019 in Pittsburgh
2019 Family Lawyer of the Year - Pennsylvania Family Law. This designation was given by Best Lawyers in America, the leading peer-reviewed directory of lawyers.
Brian C. Vertz Discusses Family Law Taxation
2017 lecture on divorce tax issues - Harvard Club (Boston) - for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Massachusetts Chapter. From the family law tax treatise, Frumkes & Vertz on Divorce Taxation
Why is Child Support Based on Income, without Considering Expenses?
Why is Child Support based on Income, Rather than Expenses?