John Anthony D'Onofrio
Experience:
43 years
Language(s):
English
John D'Onofrio | Pittsburgh Estate Lawyer
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About John
Attorney John A. D'Onofrio has been a licensed attorney for 37-plus years and is currently licensed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department.
At the onset of his career, John A. D'Onofrio was a law clerk at the international law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP in the firm's Houston, Texas, headquarters.
Following his clerkship with Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, Mr. D'Onofrio was an intern with the Harris County District Attorney's Office in Houston, where he served first in the Misdemeanor Division - presenting more than 40 cases per day for plea bargains, hearings, and trials. Eventually, Mr. D'Onofrio was transferred to the Grand Jury Division, where he presented 850-plus cases to the Harris County Grand Jury.
When he first commenced the private practice of law in 1985, John A. D'Onofrio handled criminal cases, personal injury cases, bankruptcy cases, and estate and probate matters. While practicing in Houston, Mr. D'Onofrio had the distinction of being the attorney of record for Charles M. Hall in the then-largest individual bankruptcy in U.S. history.
Upon moving to Pennsylvania in 1987, Mr. D'Onofrio became licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Attorney D'Onofrio is also licensed to practice in U.S. Federal Court. Additionally, Attorney D'Onofrio is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance.
John was the president of Good Shepard Legal Foundation which provided complimentary legal services to the special needs community. John and Good Shepard Legal Foundation were featured in the May 2009 edition of Allegheny West Magazine.
In 2010, Mr. D'Onofrio was graciously awarded the Jefferson Award, a prestigious honor established by the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, honoring community and public service in America. He was featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for achieving this honor.
Mr. D'Onofrio is an active member of the Pittsburgh community. He is currently a member of the following organizations:
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Christian Legal Society
Academy of Special Needs Planners
Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce
John A. D'Onofrio graduated in 1976 with a B.A. from Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, and in 1981 J.D. from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas.
At the onset of his career, John A. D'Onofrio was a law clerk at the international law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP in the firm's Houston, Texas, headquarters.
Following his clerkship with Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, Mr. D'Onofrio was an intern with the Harris County District Attorney's Office in Houston, where he served first in the Misdemeanor Division - presenting more than 40 cases per day for plea bargains, hearings, and trials. Eventually, Mr. D'Onofrio was transferred to the Grand Jury Division, where he presented 850-plus cases to the Harris County Grand Jury.
When he first commenced the private practice of law in 1985, John A. D'Onofrio handled criminal cases, personal injury cases, bankruptcy cases, and estate and probate matters. While practicing in Houston, Mr. D'Onofrio had the distinction of being the attorney of record for Charles M. Hall in the then-largest individual bankruptcy in U.S. history.
Upon moving to Pennsylvania in 1987, Mr. D'Onofrio became licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Attorney D'Onofrio is also licensed to practice in U.S. Federal Court. Additionally, Attorney D'Onofrio is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance.
John was the president of Good Shepard Legal Foundation which provided complimentary legal services to the special needs community. John and Good Shepard Legal Foundation were featured in the May 2009 edition of Allegheny West Magazine.
In 2010, Mr. D'Onofrio was graciously awarded the Jefferson Award, a prestigious honor established by the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, honoring community and public service in America. He was featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for achieving this honor.
Mr. D'Onofrio is an active member of the Pittsburgh community. He is currently a member of the following organizations:
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Christian Legal Society
Academy of Special Needs Planners
Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce
John A. D'Onofrio graduated in 1976 with a B.A. from Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, and in 1981 J.D. from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas.
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Experience
Attorney
D'Onofrio Law Office, P.C.
Present
Pittsburgh, PA
Admission
Pennsylvania
1988
Texas
1982-1987
Education
Mercyhurst Univesity
Bachelors
1976
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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The Miracle League of Southwestern PA Legal Advisor2008 - Present
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Academy of Special Needs Planners Member2004 - Present
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Christian Legal Society Member2002 - Present
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Crafton Foundation Legal Adviser1992 - Present
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Member1991 - Present
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Licensed Pennsylvania Department of Insurance Insurance Agent1990 - Present
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Licensed Pennsylvania Supreme Court Attorney at Law1988 - Present
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Pennsylvania Bar Association Member1980 - Present
Honors / Awards
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Distinguished Martindale-Hubbell2018
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Top Lawyers of Distinction2018
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Honored Business Pittsburgh City Paper2017 / 2017
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Jefferson Award Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis2010
Notable Work
Cases
In Re Charles Marvin Hall
This was the largest individual bankruptcy in U.S. history in 1987. Mr. Hall was a Houston oil man with over $149 Million worth of death. Attorney D'Onofrio successfully assisted Mr. Hall with discharging his debt while keeping his residence and subsequent to the bankruptcy negotiated a $5 Million line of credit for Mr. Hall to start a pipeline company.
Publications
Pittsburgh Legal Talk Back A Short Guide to Preparation and ation of Guardian Petition
Present / 2014
Allegheny West Magazine A Good Shepherd for Special People
2009
Los Angeles Times Oilman's Debt of $149 Million Is Discharged
1987
American Association for Justice (AAJ) Environmental Law
1980
Additional Info
D'Onofrio Law Office, P.C. Highlights
Estate, Elder Law
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Firm Locations:
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Languages:
English