Brian C. Vertz is well-known for compassion and experience, representing clients from all walks of life. As one of Pennsylvania's leading family lawyers, he has more than 25 years of experience in all areas of family law.
Brian is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, having passed a rigorous examination and earning the approval of family lawyers and judges for his skill, professionalism and commitment. He is the Past President of the Pennsylvania chapter and co-chair of two national committees. He is a board member and Secretary of the AAML Foundation, dedicated to charitable causes for children. He is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, who focus on cross-border custody and divorce issues including Hague Convention cases.
Brian C. Vertz applies his impressive advocacy in trial and appeals courts, and makes out-of-court settlements in routine and difficult divorce cases, complex child support, division of marital property, business valuation, and enforcement of prenup and marital settlements. He is recognized as an authority on complex financial divorce, having written a nationally-distributed legal treatise on matrimonial tax issues, Frumkes & Vertz on Divorce Taxation. He earned his MBA with his law degree, and holds a CVA in business valuation.
Brian's work has been recognized, with his selection as 2019 Best Lawyer of the Year for family law in Pennsylvania (Best Lawyers in America), and one of the Top 50 Super Lawyers in Pittsburgh (Super Lawyers); as well as Martindale Hubbell's AV-Preeminent rating for ethics and skill. New clients may call Brian at 412-471-9000.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Pennsylvania
Since 1992
U.S. Supreme Court
Professional Experience
2001 - Current
Pollock Begg (Pollock Begg Komar Glasser Vertz & Williams LLC)
Partner
1995 - 1999
Reed Smith
Senior Associate
Education
1988 - 1992
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
J.D
1984 - 1988
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
B.A | English
1988 - 1991
University of Pittsburgh - Katz Graduate School of Business
MBA
Awards
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Top 50 Super Lawyers - Pittsburgh 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
Super Lawyers
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2019 Best Lawyer of the Year - Pennsylvania Family Law
Best Lawyers in America
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Best Lawyers (Family Law)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Best Lawyers In America 2010 (Family Law)
Best Lawyers In America (White/Woodward)
Contacts
Pollock Begg (Pollock Begg Komar Glasser Vertz & Williams LLC)525 William Penn Place Suite 3501 Pittsburgh PA 15219Telephone: (412) 471-9000Cell: (412) 370-2966Fax: (412) 471-9001
Is it possible to modify child support even though Pittsburgh courts are closed? The answer is, yes and it’s important to preserve retroactivity so the modification can be backdated. Pittsburgh family law attorney Brian C. Vertz, partner at downtown Pittsburgh family law firm Pollock Begg, details what to consider including perhaps a temporary modification during the COVID-19 economic downturn.
Read Brian’s corresponding blog about acting quickly to modify Pennsylvania child support during COVID-19 quarantine on the firm’s website to learn more. https://www.pollockbegg.com/newsroom/modifying-pennsylvania-child-support-during-covid-19-quarantine-without-delay/
For additional issues concerning families surrounding the COVID-19 court closures, visit the law firm’s newsroom and subscribe to our YouTube channel for current updates. https://www.pollockbegg.com/newsroom/category/covid-19/.
Author of the legal reference book “Frumkes & Vertz on Divorce Taxation,” Brian has handled routine and complex child support, divorce and tax-related family law cases, is a sought-after speaker, course planner and the author of the 2017 Family Law Update for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.
An intellectual influencer in the legal marketplace, Pittsburgh-based Pollock Begg focuses on innovative, team-oriented solutions to resolve domestic matters. Driving legal expectations in the industry, the family law attorneys at Pollock Begg serve in numerous leadership positions within matrimonial law organizations and are encouraged to participate in pro bono work, volunteer and community endeavors. Founded in 2001, Pollock Begg is a top-tier law firm as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. For more information, visit http://www.pollockbegg.com.
Contact us for more information: Pollock Begg 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3502 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 471-9000 http://www.pollockbegg.com
Pittsburgh divorce attorney Brian C. Vertz of family law firm Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC has been selected by his peers and named Best Lawyers 2019 Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Pittsburgh.
Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Vertz has definitely had a busy and impressive year so far, starting with teaching thousands of lawyers across the country on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which overhauls the tax benefits of alimony, radically impacting divorce law. He is also scheduled to speak in the coming months on the landmark new ruling with the Hanrahan case on high-income child support. A nationally respected authority on family law tax strategy, Vertz released the 17th edition of Frumkes & Vertz on Divorce Taxation this year. He moved into leadership at the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation, serving on its board of directors and ascended to president of the AAML organization, Pittsburgh chapter.
Best Lawyers, originally published in 1983, is derived from surveys in which leading attorneys submit votes regarding the legal acumen of other lawyers in their respective specialties. They are reviewed on the basis of professional expertise, and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. Lawyers are neither required, nor allowed, to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.
Contact us for more information Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC 437 Grant Street, Suite 501 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-471-9000 http://www.pollockbegg.com
Pittsburgh divorce attorney Brian C. Vertz of Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC discusses the necessary components to consider when deciding to file taxes as head of household following separation and divorce. To learn more about Brian and his work, visit http://www.pollockbegg.com/attorneys/brian-c-vertz/
Brian is a prolific writer and sought-after presenter particularly in his concentration area of family law taxation. His book, Frumkes & Vertz on Divorce Taxation (https://jamespublishing.com/shop/frumkes-on-divorce-taxation/) is a nationally distributed legal treatise on tax strategy for family lawyers. He also maintains the blog, www.familylawtaxalert.com to provide current analysis on tax and financial issues for divorce lawyers and clients. Brian teaches the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s annual Family Law Update, one of the most-watched family law programs statewide and has been invited to speak to the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges. During the recent discussions of tax law changes surrounding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Brian was recruited by various organizations nationally to lead webinars explaining the intricacies of the new laws and their impact on divorcing couples. Brian also writes legal education materials on business valuation, divorce taxation, executive compensation, and marital settlement agreements.
Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC is the largest Pittsburgh-based firm dedicated solely to family law in western Pennsylvania. Founded in 2001, Pollock Begg is a top-tier law firm as ranked by U.S. News and World Report and a champion for attorney pro bono work, volunteerism and community involvement. For more information, visit http://www.PollockBegg.com. Contact us for more information Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC 437 Grant Street, Suite 501 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 471-9000 http://www.pollockbegg.com
