top of page
James Tallman, Pittsburgh attorney and founder of JTT Law, wearing glasses, a navy pinstripe suit and a light tie.

PITTSBURGH PERSONAL INJURY | CIVIL RIGHTS | CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS

Pittsburgh Plaintiff Lawyer, James Tallman

James Tallman is a Pittsburgh personal injury and civil rights attorney with over 30 years of litigation experience. He handles every case personally, no hand-off, built around helping accident victims, injured workers, and people facing civil rights violations get a fair result.

Schedule a Consultation

30+ Years
Litigation Experience

Decorative Terracotta Line
Decorative Terracotta Line

$23M+ 
Recovered for Clients

Decorative Terracotta Line

Direct Access
To Your Lawyer, James Tallman

Direct Access
To Your Lawyer

Decorative Terracotta Line

Start With a Free Phone Call

Call Back Within 24 Hours

Tell James a little about your situation. He’ll review your message and call you back to see whether he can help.
 

Personal injury and civil rights cases are handled on a no recovery, no fee basis.

How JTT Law Can Help You: Practice Areas and Case Types

Over 30 years of litigation experience, concentrated where it matters most: representing people, not insurers.

Physical Rehabilitation Session

Personal Injury 

Car accidents · Motorcycle accidents · Slip and fall · Dog bites · Medical malpractice · Catastrophic injuries

Explore Personal Injury
Supreme Court Building

Civil Rights 

Police misconduct and excessive force · False arrest and malicious prosecution · Unlawful search and seizure · Rights of incarcerated people

Explore Civil Rights

Construction & Consumer Litigation  

Defective construction and property damage · Landslides ·Foundation movement · Mechanics lien

Explore Construction & Consumer Litigation

Business Litigation (Plaintiff-Side)

Breach of contract · Vendor and supplier disputes · Business or partnership disputes

Discover Business Litigation (Plaintiff-Side) Services
Image by Katherine McAdoo

Local Counsel

Supporting out-of-state attorneys with litigation in State or Federal Courts in Western Pennsylvania

Inquiry about Local Counsel Services

Pittsburgh’s Litigation Attorney – James Tallman, Personally on Your Case

Black-and-white portrait of James Tallman, founder of JTT Law in Pittsburgh, with the firm’s logo and his name.
James Tallman, founder of JTT Law in Pittsburgh, wearing a navy suit and yellow tie beside a stone entrance.

Over 30 Years of Litigation Experience in Pittsburgh

James has spent over 30 years as a litigator, the last decade and a half fighting for people rather than companies or insurers. He began his career representing large corporations in high-stakes litigation, then made a deliberate choice to work for individuals instead: people who had been injured, wronged, or treated unfairly by those with more power and resources than they had.

A Personal Commitment to Injury and Civil Rights Clients

That choice was personal. James grew up in public housing in a single-parent household outside McKeesport, PA and understands first-hand what a fair outcome can mean to a family, and what its absence can cost.
 

Today, James takes on personal injury and civil rights cases himself, and is prepared to take a case to trial when that's what it takes to get a fair result, rather than settling simply because it's easier.

Read James' Full Story
Signing a Document

Want to Speak With the Lawyer  
Who'll Handle Your Case
?

At JTT Law, that's James from the start. Begin with a short, free phone call.

Schedule a Consultation

Contacting JTT Law: Fast Answers and Clear Next Steps

01

Reach out, and hear back quickly

Call or fill out the contact form. James reviews every inquiry personally and aims to call you back the same day, and always within 24 hours.

02

A short, free, no-pressure phone call

James will ask a few simple questions to understand what happened and whether he can help. Most calls take fifteen minutes or less. There's no cost and no obligation.

03

A free meeting, wherever suits you

If it looks like a good fit, James will arrange to meet in person to sign paperwork, wherever works best for you: your home, the hospital, somewhere nearby, or his Wexford office if you'd prefer that instead.

04

James takes it from there

Once you're a client, James handles the insurance company or opposition directly, so you're not the one fielding calls. Your job is simply to focus on your recovery. James will check in with meaningful updates along the way.

05

A fair resolution, not a handoff or pressure to settle

James doesn't pass your case on when things get difficult. He's a Pittsburgh trial lawyer, and he's prepared to take a case to court to get you a fair result, not settle simply because it's the easier path. 

Trusted in Pittsburgh: Hear From JTT Law Clients

Whether it's a personal injury claim, a civil rights case, a construction defect in your home or a business dispute, people across Western Pennsylvania say the same thing about working with James: he took their case seriously when they weren't sure anyone would.

Image by Dillon T.

Confidence at Every Step

“From start to finish my attorney was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. I was kept informed throughout the process, all of my questions were answered and I truly felt like they cared about the outcome. The dedication and attention to detail gave me confidence every step of the way”

- J.B. | Google Review

Image by Pedro Miranda

A Lawyer Who Listened

“Attorney James Tallman listened to me and was sincerely concerned about what happened. He took my case. He always took my calls or returned my call instantly. I prefer emails and text messages. He was so obliging. He explained the entire process so well. I was never caught of guard.”

— A.C. | Google Review

Courtroom Interior View

Results Beyond Expectations

“At the end the case was quickly settled and the results exceeded my expectations.”

- H. | Google Review

Serving People Throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania

Allegheny

Beaver

Armstrong

Butler

Washington

Fayette

Greene

Mercer

Erie

Westmoreland

James Tallman represents clients throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Market and across Western Pennsylvania

Counties served:

Image by Jocelyn Allen

Professional Associations & Memberships

Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association logo

Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

Pennsylvania Bar Association logo

Pennsylvania Association for Justice

Allegheny County Bar Association logo

Allegheny County Bar Association

Pennsylvania Association for Justice logo

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Signing a Document

Get the Pittsburgh Trial Lawyer Who Won’t Settle for Less

James personally reviews every inquiry for representation and you will receive a call back within 24 hours. The phone call is free, and there's no obligation.

Schedule a Consultation
bottom of page