About Brian Vertz

Brian C. Vertz is known for compassion and tenacity, representing clients from all walks of life. As one of Pennsylvania's leading family lawyers, he has 30 years of experience in all areas of family law. He excels in litigating child support cases, resolving complex and international custody cases, and handling divorces involving asset tracing, small businesses, licensed professionals, and executive benefits. He is trained in mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law to settle cases out of court.

Brian is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, having passed a rigorous examination and earning acclaim for his skill, professionalism, and commitment. He is the Past President of the Pennsylvania chapter and active on national committees. He is an officer of the AAML Foundation, dedicated to charitable causes for children and families. 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 and author of a nationally-distributed reference book 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 the 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.