Dana Richardson

Founding Partner | Family Law & Criminal Defense

Just about every Attorney can spout off a myriad of degrees and accomplishments in their biographies. I thought you may be more interested in knowing who I am as a person so that you would feel better about who you are entrusting to help you through what may be one of the most financially and emotionally challenging things you will ever experience. I thought you would want to know if I understand what you are going through. You need to know that I can respect the fact that you need my competence in practicing law to get you through it, but you need my compassion too. Don’t worry, I’ve included my degrees and accolades in this biography. I chose to place them at the end. I want you to first decide whether you like and trust me, as those are important considerations when choosing your attorney.

Phone:

(412) 690-0225 (412) 690-0225

Email:

info@tibbottrichardson.com

Address:

Tibbott & Richardson, P.C.
1603 Carmody Ct.
Blaymore II, Suite 100
Sewickley, PA 15143

Hours:

Mon-Thu 9AM – 5PM
Fri 9AM – 12PM

What Is My Why? – PEACE

During my early working years, I was a Paramedic. Yes, a Paramedic, as in lights, sirens, stretchers, IVs and yelling, “Clear!” before sending 300 joules of electricity into someone’s heart in hopes of saving their life. Stress and working well under pressure is nothing new to me. After giving birth to my son, Alexander, I decided to go back to school. I was not sure in which direction I wanted to go. I had always wanted to become a world renowned chef and open my own restaurant so I went to culinary school. Yes, Culinary school as in crème brule and crepe Suzette. After earning my associate degree in Specialized Technology, Culinary Arts, and completing my externship at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN, I realized that I wanted to do more to help people. I thought long and hard about who I was at my core and the type of mark I wanted to leave upon the world, and I landed squarely on the practice of law.

During my early years of practicing law, I became drawn to the practice of Family Law because I noticed an opportunity to make a real impact in peoples’ lives by helping them navigate through matters such as divorce and custody. I saw that I not only able to do the legal work, but through our work together I was able to help my clients craft and execute plans to restore peace in their lives. I believe that I am effective in helping my clients because I know what is like to live a life that lacks peace.

I grew up in the Homewood area of Pittsburgh and although I enjoyed a happy and peaceful childhood, I was not immune from seeing how issues such as violence, drug addiction and crime impacted other families around me.

By the time I was a young adult my childhood home had deteriorated into a dysfunctional nightmare that contained atrocities such as physical abuse, mental abuse, rape, drug use, crime, narcissism, gaslighting, and people with serious psychiatric issues within its walls. This was a stark contrast to the happiness, peace, and security I enjoyed as a child. My grandmother, the matriarch of our family and the woman who had raised me, had passed away during my teen years. My mom was in the Army and there I was…left with the remaining family members. I experienced daily fear of physical harm, mental abuse, exposure to drug use, drug addicts, and other behaviors that were far outside of the safe construct I had known. There was no peace left in this place called home. Home should be peaceful. I was trapped. I did not have anywhere else to go. I could only rely on myself.

A few years and a lot of hard work later, I was able to find my way out, onto a solid path and each night I am blessed to lay down my head in a peaceful home. I want that for my Clients. PEACE.

Education & Training

Duquesne University School of Law Pittsburgh, PA
Juris Doctorate 2007
- 2002-2007: Class Representative for the Student Bar Association
- 2003: Finalist in Carol Los Mansmann Appellate Advocacy Competition
- 2005-2006: Vice President of the Black Law Students Association

Point Park College Pittsburgh, PA

B.A., Legal Studies 2002
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society
- 2002: Chapter Vice President of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Mastering Scientific Evidence 2013
Program – Received certificate of completion.

Bar Admissions & Memberships

Admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. – Attorney in good standing admitted to practice in all PA state courts.
Admitted to The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. – Attorney in good standing admitted to practice in the federal Court.
Admitted to The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. – Attorney in good standing admitted to practice in the federal Court.
Admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Member of the Common Pleas Court of Cambria County.
Member of the Allegheny County Bar Association.
Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association.
Member of the National College for DUI Defense.
Member of Pennsylvania Bar Association.
Member of Cambria County Bar Association.

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Who Am I Out Of The Courtroom?

I am wife to a fantastic spouse, Bari, and a mother to four amazing humans, Alexander, Aria, Bari, and Nia and one lovable ball of fur, Zion the dog! I still love to cook and my family loves to eat. I like traveling the world, the ocean is my happy place, and I love to lay out a blanket in the grass and soak up all that mother nature has to offer. If I were not an Attorney, I would be an archeologist or an astronaut. Did I mention that I love all things Star Wars?

Now for the telling you about my accomplishments and experience…

Attorney Dana Jo-Ann Richardson has been a proactive advocate for her clients since 2007. Her ambitions in the pursuit of law began at Duquesne University School of Law, where Dana was a class representative in the Student Bar Association, and where she became a finalist in the prestigious Carol Los Mansmann Appellate Advocacy Competition. Upon graduating from Duquesne University and receiving her Juris Doctorate in 2007, she sat for the bar examination and was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar that year.

While a law student at Duquesne, Dana worked for Dornish & Scolieri, handling all manner of civil litigation and real property law as a law clerk. Dana was then hired by Charles Tini and Associates in Pittsburgh, PA as Assistant General Counsel. Her position with the company exemplified her abilities to analyze complex business contracts and legal issues related to housing and real estate matters. Her time at Charles Tini and Associates included practical experience preparing civil complaints; attending hearings, arbitrations and trials, and orchestrating intricate discovery requests during litigation.

Since 2010, Attorney Richardson has handled all manner of complex family law cases. Complex Custody, high net worth divorce, inter-jurisdictional cases and cases that involve intricate matters of grandparents’ and step parents’ rights are in her wheelhouse.

With a reputation of coming to court with “receipts”, she is one of the most organized and prepared attorneys you could hope to have on your side.

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Real Clients, Real Reviews

My experience with Tibbott & Richardson has not only been outstanding, they always manage to make me feel like I’m their only client. In particular, Beth and Dana, have both become like part of my family. I have never before witnessed a more professional, punctual and dedicated Team of highly professional and result oriented efforts in my 47 years. I not only recommend Beth and her Team, but I implore you to find it imperative to have Beth represent you in any situation in which you find it a necessity to achieve success. I personally will never walk another day without the representation of such a high-powered agency that treats me and my family as VIP always. #TeamTibbottWeAre!

Brandon

I would without a doubt recommend Tibbot & Richardson to anyone looking at a DUI case. They were very professional, very thorough and very nice to work with. Beth gave me my life back in my opinion. People make mistakes, and they understand that, and they fight to make sure you’ll be able to move on from your case, not have life ruined because of it. I owe my career and family life to Beth, she really did give me a great opportunity to turn life around! I’d give 10 stars if I could! Professional, Thourough & Nice To Work With