Armand Leonelli
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Edgar Snyder & Associates
Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Pennsylvania since: 2010
Education: Duquesne University School of Law
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Edgar Snyder & Associates
225 N Shore DrSuite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Visit website
Chief Executive Officer and partner at Edgar Snyder & Associates, a leading personal injury law firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Appointed the firm’s first-ever CEO after more than a decade of progressive leadership and operational impact within the organization.As Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leonelli is responsible for the strategic direction, operational execution, and financial performance of the large, multi-department law firm. His responsibilities include oversight of firm operations, finance, business intelligence, marketing, legal intake, and practice-group management across personal injury, workers’ compensation, and social security. He has led initiatives focused on scalable growth, KPI-driven decision-making, SOP development, margin optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and technology-enabled performance management, aligning legal excellence with modern business discipline.Mr. Leonelli works closely with executive leadership and department heads to design and implement systems that improve efficiency, accountability, and client outcomes while supporting sustainable growth. His leadership emphasizes data-informed strategy, interdepartmental alignment, and the professionalization of law-firm operations and structure.In addition to his executive role, Mr. Leonelli has been recognized for his legal and professional achievements. He has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2018, is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, and was selected for the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. He completed the Building Trial Skills program through the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) and currently serves on the Pennsylvania Association for Justice Board of Governors.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2010, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://www.edgarsnyder.com/attorneys/armand-leonelli
Bar / Professional Activity
- Allegheny County Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Pennsylvania State Courts
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- +$1,000,000.00 settlement of motor vehicle accident, 2019
- $1,000,000.00 settlement of motor vehicle accident, 2017
- $500,000.00 settlement of a disputed liability motor vehicle versus motorcycle accident, 2017
- +1,500,000.00 settlement of motor vehicle accident, 2019
- $1,250,000.00 settlement of a motor vehicle accident, 2014
- $432,621 verdict in premises liability case, 2015
Special Licenses / Certifications
- National Institute for Trial Advocacy: Trial Skills, 2017
Pro bono / Community Service
- Seton Hill University Alumni Advisory Council
Educational Background
- Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, Duquesne University School of Law, 2010
- Bachelor of Science in Business, Double Major: Human Resource Management & Marketing, Seton Hill University , 2006
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Multi-Track Continuing Legal Education Course, Course Planner and Presenter, Pennsylvania Bar Institute - Personal Injury Law Conference, 2019
Honors
- Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2015
- 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list
- Distinguished Young Alumnus, Seton Hill University, 2016
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2024