Morris, Phillip W.

Jeffrey D. Monzo is a founding partner of the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal and civil litigation, real estate and family law.

Mr. Monzo has over 17 years of experience in litigation and has represented clients in matters ranging from driving under the influence to vehicular homicide and murder. A former Assistant Public Defender, he has participated in some of the most widely publicized trials in Western Pennsylvania.

Mr. Monzo currently serves as the Solicitor for the Westmoreland County Coroner's Office, a position he has held since 2002.

He was named as a Super Lawyer "Rising Star" In 2005 and 2006 by his peers, a recognition given to those under the age of 40 who exhibit legal excellence. In 2008, he was named to the Best Lawyers in America for excellence in criminal litigation.

Mr. Monzo is the former President of the Board of Lawyers Abstract, a real estate title company. He has also served as President of the Board of the Mental Health Association of Westmoreland County and as President of the Board of Maxwell Athletic Association.

Mr. Monzo is a member of the Westmoreland Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Ned J. Nakles Inns of Court and the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

He previously served as an adjunct faculty member at Seton Hill University, where he taught Labor Law and Business Law. He also lectured at Seton Hill University on legal issues for students preparing to take the Certified Public Accounting exam.

Mr. Monzo received his B.A. from Dickinson College in 1989 and his J.D. from Ohio Northern University in 1992, where he was the Lead Articles Editor of the Law Review.

Mr. Monzo and his wife, Lisa, have 2 children, an 11 year old son and 9 year old daughter. A former college athlete, he now coaches his two children in baseball and softball.