James "Jim" Garver

James "Jim" Garver


Edgar Snyder & Associates

Recognized since 2013

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Practice Areas

Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

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Before joining Edgar Snyder & Associates, Attorney Jim Garver worked for a work comp defense firm. This past experience means he knows what to expect during his clients' cases every step of the way. He makes sure his clients don't have to navigate any part of the workers' compensation or Social Security disability systems on their own. His job is to make sure all of your bases are covered so you don't have to.

Attorney Garver represents clients in cases involving:

  • Workers Compensation, including obtaining and retaining work comp benefits
  • Social Security Disability claims

Education and Licensing

Attorney Garver received a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in all State and Federal Courts of Pennsylvania.

Community Involvement

Attorney Garver was born and raised in Blair County, Pennsylvania. In 2020, Attorney Garver received the Hometown Favorite Attorney Award from the Altoona Mirror as voted on by its subscribers.

Locations
  • 225 North Shore Drive, Suite 200
    Pittsburgh, PA 15212
  • 2900 Plank Road, Suite Four
    Altoona, PA 16601
Education
  • University of Pittsburgh, Juris Doctorate, graduated 1996
  • University of Pennsylvania, BA, graduated 1993
Bar Admissions
  • Pennsylvania, Blair County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania, American Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
Affiliations
  • American Association for Justice - Member
  • Pennsylvania Association for Justice - Member
  • Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  • Workers Compensation Section of Pennsylvania Bar Association - Member
State Clerkships
  • Pennsylvania - Supreme Court

Edgar Snyder & Associates
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

9 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

2 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Awards:
  • 2020 Hometown Favorite Attorney Award from the Altoona Mirror as voted on by its subscribers.

  • Workers' Compensation Law Certified Specialist by the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Workers' Compensation Law Section
  • 2013-2024 Best Lawyers in America
  • 2014-2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

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