Honesty. Integrity. Advocacy.

We have been serving Western Pennsylvania for more than 45 years, and we look different now than we did at the start. What has not changed is the office in Irwin, the commitment to clients across Westmoreland County, Allegheny County, and Fayette County, and the belief that a law practice should be a resource people return to, not just a place they visit once. John Eric Bumbaugh founded it. Today his son, John E. Bumbaugh Jr., works alongside him, together with partners Mallard S. George, Matthew L. Prather, and L. Christian DeDiana.

The practice covers estate planning and administration, real estate law, business formation and corporate representation, debt relief and bankruptcy, personal injury, and civil litigation. That range is deliberate. Many clients come to us first for one thing and return over the years as their lives and businesses change. When you already know someone here, the next matter is easier to navigate. You are not starting from scratch explaining who you are and what you have built.

Our attorneys appear regularly in the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas in Greensburg, the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in Pittsburgh, and the Orphans Court Division for estate and guardianship matters. Bankruptcy cases are handled through the Western District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Court. That kind of local familiarity tends to be invisible to clients until they need it, and then it matters quite a bit.

We also offer in-house title and eClosings. For clients buying or selling property, that means the legal side and the settlement process stay with the same team, which tends to make closings smoother and surprises at the table less likely.

What we can promise is this: we return calls, we give straight answers, and if something is not going the way you hoped, you will hear it from us before you have to ask. Most of our new clients come from referrals, and that is the kind of track record that only comes from being honest with people over time.

John Bumbaugh Sr

Meet Our Attorneys Serving Westmoreland County & Western Pennsylvania

John Eric Bumbaugh, Esquire

Attorney
Practice Areas: Personal Injury and Bankruptcy

John Eric Bumbaugh has practiced law in Western Pennsylvania for more than four decades. He built this practice on the principle that clients deserve direct access to experienced attorneys who will give them a straight answer about their situation. His practice spans estate planning, bankruptcy, business formation, and civil litigation across Westmoreland County and Allegheny County courts.

John E. Bumbaugh Jr., Esquire

Attorney
Practice Areas: Estates and Trusts

John E. Bumbaugh Jr. represents the second generation of this practice, focusing on corporate law, estate planning and administration, and business succession. He regularly guides clients through multi-generational planning, business transitions, and estate administration proceedings before the Orphans Court Division in Westmoreland County and Allegheny County.



Mallard S. George, Esquire

Attorney
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business Matters, and MMA


Mallard S. George represents buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, and business clients in real estate and corporate matters throughout Western Pennsylvania. He appears regularly in the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas and the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas on civil litigation matters.


Matthew L. Prather, Esquire

Attorney
Practice Areas: Real Estate, HOA and Condominium Matters, Litigation

Matthew L. Prather focuses his practice on real estate transactions and corporate representation, working with clients across Westmoreland County and Allegheny County on property purchases and sales, commercial matters, and civil disputes. He works closely with Old Trail Settlement on residential and commercial closings.

L. Christian DeDiana

L. Christian DeDiana

Attorney
Practice Areas: Estates and Trusts

L. Christian DeDiana concentrates his practice on elder law, estate planning, and estate administration. He helps clients navigate the planning process before a crisis arrives and guides families through probate and Orphans Court proceedings in both Westmoreland County and Allegheny County when it already has.



Local Courts. Local Knowledge. Local Representation.

Our attorneys appear in courts across Western Pennsylvania on a regular basis, and that familiarity makes a real difference in how efficiently a matter moves and how well we can anticipate what a judge or proceeding will require. The table below outlines where we practice and in what context.

Court or BodyLocationPractice Context
Westmoreland County Court of Common PleasGreensburg, PACivil litigation, estate disputes, real estate matters, family law
Allegheny County Court of Common PleasPittsburgh, PACivil litigation, business disputes, estate matters
Orphans Court DivisionGreensburg (Westmoreland) and Pittsburgh (Allegheny)Probate, estate administration, guardianship, will contests
Western District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy CourtPittsburgh, PAChapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings for Westmoreland, Allegheny, and Fayette County clients
Register of WillsGreensburg (Westmoreland) and Pittsburgh (Allegheny)Probate filings, Letters Testamentary, estate openings
Fayette County Court of Common PleasUniontown, PACivil matters for Fayette County clients

Professional Affiliations & Bar Memberships

Pennsylvania Bar Association    |    Westmoreland County Bar Association    |    Allegheny County Bar Association

What Working With Us Actually Looks Like

Our Approach to Every Client Matter

Every attorney here focuses on specific practice areas, and that focus translates directly into better representation. The attorney handling your estate plan has worked through the probate process hundreds of times in Pennsylvania courts. They know what the Register of Wills in Greensburg or Pittsburgh will require before it comes up. That level of familiarity runs across everything we do.

We are going to tell you the truth about your situation, even when the truth is complicated. That means being direct about the options, honest about the risks, and clear about what the process looks like before you commit to anything. Most people who come in unsure of where they stand leave with a clear picture of what happens next, and that is what the first conversation is designed to accomplish.

  • Direct access to your attorney throughout the matter, not handoffs to support staff
  • An honest picture of your situation and realistic expectations before any commitment
  • 45 years of local court experience in Westmoreland County, Allegheny County, and beyond
  • Familiarity with local judges, clerks, and procedures that takes years to build
  • In-house title and eClosing services for a smoother real estate process
Bumbaugh George Team

Protect Your Legal Rights With Bumbaugh | George | Prather | DeDiana

When you are ready to talk, we are ready to listen. Call 724-864-6840 or fill out the Case Evaluation form below and someone from our team will be in touch shortly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is Bumbaugh | George | Prather | DeDiana located?

We are based at 10526 Old Trail Road in Irwin, PA 15642, on the Route 30 corridor between Pittsburgh and Greensburg. It is a practical location for clients throughout Westmoreland County, Allegheny County, and Fayette County.

What counties do you serve?

We primarily serve clients in Westmoreland County, Allegheny County, and Fayette County. Clients come from communities including Irwin, North Huntingdon, Murrysville, Jeannette, Greensburg, Latrobe, New Stanton, Youngwood, Delmont, Harrison City, Level Green, Pittsburgh, and the Uniontown area. Our attorneys appear in courts across all three counties.

How long have you been in practice?

We have been serving clients in Western Pennsylvania for more than 45 years. This is a second-generation practice, with John Eric Bumbaugh founding it and John E. Bumbaugh Jr. carrying it forward alongside partners Mallard S. George, Matthew L. Prather, and L. Christian DeDiana.

Which courts do your attorneys appear in?

Our attorneys appear regularly in the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas in Greensburg, the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in Pittsburgh, and the Orphans Court Division for estate and guardianship matters in both counties. Bankruptcy filings go through the Western District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Court in Pittsburgh. We also handle matters before the Register of Wills in both Greensburg and Pittsburgh.

Do you handle both personal and business legal matters?

Yes. We represent individuals on estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, and personal injury matters, and we represent business owners on entity formation, contracts, acquisitions, commercial transactions, and disputes. Several of our attorneys practice across both, and many clients come back to us over the years for both personal and business matters.

How do I schedule an initial consultation?

Call us at 724-864-6840 or use the Case Evaluation form on the website. During that first conversation, we will go through the facts of your situation, explain your options, and outline what the process looks like. You leave with a clear picture of where things stand and what happens next.

Are the attorneys at Bumbaugh | George | Prather | DeDiana members of the Pennsylvania Bar?

Yes. All of our attorneys are members of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. We also maintain membership in the Westmoreland County Bar Association and the Allegheny County Bar Association, which reflects our ongoing commitment to the local legal community and to staying current with Pennsylvania law.

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