Overview

Founded in 1982 by Attorney Edgar Snyder, the law firm of Edgar Snyder & Associates represents people injured in all types of accidents. We also represent workers hurt on the job and people who are disabled and in need of Social Security disability benefits.

The firm has grown into a practice that includes five office locations across Western Pennsylvania. We have represented over 75,000 clients in personal injury, workers' compensation, and Social Security disability benefits cases and have provided more than 350,000 free legal evaluations.

If you are unable to travel to our offices, we can come to you. We can visit your home, hospital, or rehab facility. And, if you hire our firm, there's never a fee unless we get money for you. Our phones answer 24/7, and there's no risk in contacting us for help.

Over the years, our firm and our attorneys have been honored with a number of awards. Attorney Snyder received the Pittsburgh Tribune Review's Reader's Choice Award for Best Attorney in the City, and both he and the firm have an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating based on legal ability and general ethical standards. The firm was also chosen as one of Martindale-Hubbell's U.S. Top Ranked Law Firms™.

In addition to being selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers®, many of our attorneys:

-Have received an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating based on legal ability and general ethical standards
-Have been selected for inclusion on the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists
-Are members of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates forums
-Are Top 100 Trial Lawyers, designated by The National Trial Lawyers
-Are certified as Civil Trial Advocates by the National Board of Trial Advocacy

All of our attorneys are licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. In addition, we have attorneys licensed to practice in West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, and Virginia.
Founded:
1982
Size:
31
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Practice Areas:
4
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
7

Rankings

Regional

Pittsburgh

Tier
1
Pittsburgh
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
2
Pittsburgh
Employment Law - Individuals
Tier
2
Pittsburgh
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Tier
3
Pittsburgh
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Rankings

Regional

Pittsburgh

Tier
1
Pittsburgh
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
2
Pittsburgh
Employment Law - Individuals
Tier
2
Pittsburgh
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Tier
3
Pittsburgh
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Practice Areas

Edgar Snyder & Associates has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 4 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Insurance Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Edgar Snyder & Associates proudly has 7 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Edgar Snyder & Associates is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Edgar Snyder & Associates has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Edgar Snyder & Associates continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
2013 Martindale-Hubbell Top Ranked Law Firm
US News & Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms"
Best Places to Work in Western PA - Pittsburgh Business Times
Top Workplaces in Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating

Offices & Contacts

Pittsburgh, PA
Altoona, PA
Camp Hill, PA
Johnstown, PA
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