Colleen Mullen Aracri, General Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on General, Insurance, and Litigation
AssociateatDinsmore & Shohl LLP
Pittsburgh, PA
Practicing general in Pittsburgh since 2010.
- 16+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Colleen Mullen Aracri is an associate based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Litigation. Colleen has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.
- Based in
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Experience
- over 16 years
- Known for
- General · Insurance · Litigation
- Handles General, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Pittsburgh, PA.
- Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Colleen Mullen Aracri: Colleen Mullen Aracri is an associate based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Litigation. Colleen has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Colleen takes on
Colleen concentrates on general, insurance, litigation, product liability, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Colleen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Real Estate
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General cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Colleen takes general matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Colleen agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Colleen takes insurance matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Colleen agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Colleen takes litigation matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Colleen agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Colleen takes product liability matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Colleen agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Colleen takes real estate matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Colleen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Colleen Mullen Aracri — general lawyer in Pittsburgh
Colleen Mullen Aracri is an associate based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Litigation. Colleen has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.
Colleen Mullen Aracri is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, products liability and 2 other areas of law. Colleen received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 2001, and has been licensed for 16 years. Colleen practices at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Pittsburgh, PA.
Working with Colleen on a general matter
Colleen Mullen Aracri is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, products liability and 2 other areas of law. Colleen received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 2001, and has been licensed for 16 years. Colleen practices at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Pittsburgh, PA.
Clients Colleen works with
Colleen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, insurance, and litigation matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Duquesne University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Duquesne University School of Law J.D. 2010 Duquesne Law Review Duquesne University School of Law J.D. Research Editor
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Villanova University
B.A. English · 2001
Jurisdictions
Colleen's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania
2010 · ACTIVE
Supreme Court of Pen
2010 · ACTIVE
Colleen studied at — in Duquesne University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Duquesne University School of Law J.D. 2010 Duquesne Law Review Duquesne University School of Law J.D. Research Editor and B.A. English in Villanova University.
Law school and academic background
Colleen completed — in Duquesne University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Duquesne University School of Law J.D. 2010 Duquesne Law Review Duquesne University School of Law J.D. Research Editor and B.A. English in Villanova University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Colleen runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Colleen Mullen Aracri's office in Pittsburgh
Colleen's primary office is at One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Suite 2800, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Suite 2800
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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How to hire Colleen Mullen Aracri — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Colleen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Colleen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colleen's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Colleen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Colleen
Colleen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Colleen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Colleen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Colleen Mullen Aracri
How much does it cost to hire Colleen for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Colleen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Colleen offer a free consultation?
Colleen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colleen's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Colleen's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Colleen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Colleen take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?
Colleen is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Colleen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Colleen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Colleen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Colleen accepting new general clients right now?
Colleen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
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