Meet Pennsylvania Accident Attorney Edgar Snyder

Edgar’s Credentials

Education:
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Pennsylvania State University; Juris Doctor: University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Licensed to Practice in:
All Pennsylvania State and Federal Courts

Professional Honors and Memberships::
Edgar received the Pittsburgh Tribune Review’s 2010, 2011, & 2012 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Attorney in the City. He was selected for inclusion in 2004-2010 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers^®, an honor awarded to the top five percent of state-wide lawyers.

Edgar has an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for ethics and ability from this international authority on the legal profession.

He is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and American Association for Justice.

Edgar’s Story

You most likely know Edgar Snyder’s face from television commercials or billboard ads, pointing his index finger and proclaiming “there’s never a fee, unless we get money for you.” But what you probably don’t know is how he became the most recognizable injury lawyer in Pennsylvania.

A Promising Start…

Edgar’s father, a Russian immigrant, and his mother, a Pittsburgh native, stressed the importance of hard work and a good education early on. They gave him and his siblings two options for their future employment, saying, “Are you going to be a doctor or a lawyer?” Because of his knack for winning arguments and his success on his college debate team, the legal profession was a good fit for Edgar. After graduating from Pennsylvania State University, he enrolled in the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Immediately after graduating from law school, Edgar opened his own storefront office in Duquesne, PA, setting up shop across the street from the steel mill so the workers would see his light on after their shifts. He was also serving as an Allegheny County assistant public defender and rose quickly among the ranks of criminal defense attorneys. He represented high-profile clients, including Stanley Hoss, in what many consider western Pennsylvania’s trial of the century.

Despite his success, Edgar’s passion was helping injury victims and people with disabilities. Through his storefront operation he got to know many of these clients well, and Edgar was determined to expand his personal injury practice.

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Edgar Hits the Airwaves…

In 1982, with the help of his wife, Sandy, the firm’s chief marketing officer, Edgar discovered the power of advertising. Soon, Edgar’s television ads about free legal help with personal injury claims were making him a household name throughout Pennsylvania communities. As Edgar’s reputation as a caring but tough injury attorney grew, so did his legal practice. Today, Edgar Snyder & Associates has five offices across Pennsylvania and is recognized for being a leading personal injury law firm.

Giving Back to the Community

Edgar says, “I believe that if you are fortunate enough to be successful in business, you have a responsibility to give back to the community.”

The law firm represents many victims of alcohol-related accidents and sees firsthand the devastation it can cause. Edgar uses television to create paid public service announcements that raise awareness and discourage drunk driving, and the firm sponsors a variety of community service projects that spread the message: Don’t Drink and Drive.

Edgar has received awards honoring his philanthropic efforts in the local and international community. He and Sandy received PNC’s Community Builders Award, he has been named a Distinguished Alumni by the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and he received the Emanuel Spector Memorial Award, which recognizes exemplary service to the community.