If you live in Western Pennsylvania, you most likely know Attorney Edgar Snyder's face from television commercials or billboards, pointing his finger and saying, "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 the region.

A Promising Start…

Attorney Edgar Snyder’s father, a Russian immigrant, and his mother, a Pittsburgh native, stressed the importance of hard work and a good education. They gave him and his siblings two options for their future employment, asking, "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, Attorney Snyder felt the legal profession was a good fit for him. After graduating from Pennsylvania State University, he enrolled in the University of Pittsburgh School of Law to earn his Juris Doctor degree.

 After graduating from law school, Attorney Snyder opened his own storefront office in Duquesne, PA, setting up a 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 at that time and rose quickly among the ranks of criminal defense attorneys. He represented several high-profile clients, including Stanley Hoss, in what many consider to be Western Pennsylvania's trial of the century.

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

In 1982, Attorney Snyder founded the law firm Edgar Snyder & Associates with the goal of helping injured people in Western Pennsylvania. Soon after, his television ads about a free legal consultation made him a household name across the region. As Attorney Snyder's reputation as a caring but tough injury attorney grew, so did the law firm. Today, Edgar Snyder & Associates has five offices across Western Pennsylvania and is recognized as a top-rated personal injury law firm. Attorney Snyder is proud that more than 40 years after founding the firm, it continues to champion accident victims.

Listen to Attorney Snyder talk about becoming a lawyer:

Giving Back to the Community

Attorney Snyder says, "I believe that if you are fortunate enough to be successful in business, you have a responsibility to give back to the community."

He believes that if you are fortunate enough to be successful in business, you have a responsibility to give back to the community. Attorney Snyder and his firm established the Edgar Snyder &Associates Foundation, which partners with local organizations to help keep Western and Central Pennsylvania communities safe and supported.

Due to his philanthropic efforts in the local and international community, Attorney Snyder has received PNC’s Community Builders Award and the Emanuel Spector Memorial Award, which recognizes exemplary service to the community.  

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• Attorney Snyder has received numerous awards honoring his philanthropic efforts in the local and international community. 
• PNC's Community Builders Award
• Emanuel Spector Memorial Award, which recognizes exemplary service to the community
• Established the Edgar Snyder &Associates Foundation, which partners with local organizations
• Named a Distinguished Alumni by the University of Pittsburgh School of Law