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Attorneys & Counselors at Law

Old-world counsel, modern clarity.

For more than thirty years, families and businesses have trusted Hargrove & Bates for steady, straight-talking representation.

Established 1991 Free first consultation Straight answers, plain English Local roots, real accountability
Practice Areas

Counsel for the moments that matter most.

Four areas of practice, one standard of care. Whichever door you come through, you get an attorney who explains your options plainly and stays with you to the end.

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No. 01

Family Law

Divorce, custody, support, and adoption — handled with discretion and a level head, so decisions get made for the right reasons, not in the heat of the moment.

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No. 02

Estate Planning

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate. We help you provide for the people you love and spare them confusion later, with documents built to hold up.

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No. 03

Business Law

Formation, contracts, transactions, and disputes for closely held companies. Practical counsel that protects the business you have worked to build.

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No. 04

Personal Injury

After a serious accident, we take on the insurers so you can recover. Honest guidance on what your claim is worth — and no fee unless we secure a result.

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Why Hargrove & Bates

A firm small enough to know you, seasoned enough to fight for you.

You will not be handed off to a rotating cast. The attorney you meet is the attorney who handles your matter — start to finish.

  • 30+
    Years of practiceThree decades representing families and businesses across the region, in and out of the courtroom.
  • 1:1
    Straight answersPlain-English advice about your options and the likely road ahead — no jargon, no false promises.
  • $0
    Free first consultationSit down with an attorney at no cost and no obligation before you decide anything.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“They explained everything in plain language, returned every call, and treated my case like it mattered. I always knew exactly where things stood.”

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Call(412) 440-0099 HoursMonday–Friday · 8:30am–5:30pm OfficeDowntown Pittsburgh

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