Joseph F. "Joe" McDonough
About Joseph F. McDonough
Joseph F. McDonough is a lawyer based in Pittsburgh, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Joseph F. McDonough is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Education: Yale University, J.D., graduated 1974, Yale University, graduated 1974, American University, graduated 1971, and Keystone College, graduated 1969
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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