The Advocate

The Advocate is a quarterly publication of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, and is available only to active members.  Currently in it's 20th volume, it is edited by Melissa Shenkel-Weidaw.  Other contributors include Advocate Committee Chair Stephen P. Moschetta, Bernard C. Caputo,  Jason E. Matzus, Mark E. Milsop, and Administrator Laurie J. Lacher.

Articles of interest to the membership are welcome, and can be directed to the editor at mshenkelweidaw@court.allegheny.pa.us, or directly to the Association.

The Advocate is funded by Association monies, along with advertising dollars from relevant businesses.  Any interested parties should contact James R. Moyles, Advertising Committee Chair, for more information at  jrm@moyleslaw.com.

The Advocate's most recent publication's headlines included:

• 2007/2008 Comeback Award Winner
• The President's Message
• Should We Change Our Name?
• Habitat for Humanity
• A View from the Bench
• Pictures & Profiles Questionnaire
• By the Rules
• Early Neutral Evaluation in the Western District of Pennsylvania: What and When??
• Questioning All Liens in Minor's Claim after Bowmaster
• Ethically Speaking...Random Thoughts on Sex with Clients
• Getting Ready for the 5K
• Comp Corner
• Hot Off the Wire!
• Through the Grapevine

To receive your copy of The Advocate , join WPTLA for a membership application.