ABOUT US

AT HOME WITH JEROME

 

THE EARLY YEARS:

Raised in North Braddock, where he loved football and baseball. His dad was a steel mill worker who died when Jerome was 10. Jerome’s mom never remarried and raised her 3 children working as a waitress.

  • HIGH SCHOOL -- Moved to North Huntingdon and attended Norwin where he was a 3-year football letterman, 2-year starter and 2-way performer and co-captain his senior year. Started in the 1st Annual Westmoreland Co. All-Star Football Classic, and was a captain.

  • COLLEGE –Mansfield University. 3-year football starter, captain and PSAC All Conference and PA Honorable Mention All-State player on defense. BA degree in Political Science, consistently on the Dean’s list. Spent one season as the team’s DB coach before graduating.

(Interception vs. Towson State.)


 



LIFE AFTER COLLEGE:

  • PA SENATE – 10 years with then-Senate Majority Leader Edward P. Zemprelli, drafting legislation and providing constituent services for the District, which included Irwin and North Huntingdon.

  • LAW SCHOOL – Duquesne University. Worked full-time for the Senate during the day and attended law school at night. Opened his office in North Huntingdon in 1986.

  • NFL SPORTS AGENT – He has been an NFL and CFL contract adviser, training and representing professional football players in the League.

  • PERSONAL – Married to his sweetheart of many years, Connie Tierney, a nurse practitioner, who is also a Norwin grad.

  • HOBBIES – Sweat and exercise! Ran the Great Race many times. Connie and Jerome play tennis, bike, lift weights and enjoy yoga. Landscaping – he personally planted everything at his office!

  • PHILOSOPHY – Dedication and a commitment to winning! He wants you to relax and feel comfortable talking to him.

 

 

 

 

AT HOME WITH MICHEL

 

ABOUT MICHELINE FELIPPE PATZ

Legal Assistant. Walk into the office and be greeted by the lovely and charming Michel Patz. Born and raised in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Michel graduated from UniRitter Law School and specialized in family and succession law. She met and later married Brian Patz. Brian is an American citizen who frequently traveled to Brazil on business. After marrying, the couple relocated to Greensburg where Michel ultimately teamed up with Attorney Tierney. When she came to the US, Michel left a beautiful and supportive family. Her father, a biochemist, maintained a prestigious clinical pathology laboratory until he succumbed to cancer after a courageous fight. Michel’s mother, now retired, was an educator and Vice-Dean of a university in Brazil. Michel’s brother has a pharmacy and biochemistry degree and operates the family laboratory business.

Michel has extensive experience in the health/medical field and in the fashion industry as a consultant for 7 years. She loves travelling, architecture, interior designing and decorating, landscaping, art, antiques, shopping, music, cooking, and entertaining. She and Brian have 2 beautiful children, Ian and Isabella, who are the love of her life.

IN THE OFFICE – Talk about a team! Michel and Jerome have been together for over 14 years. She’s involved in all aspects of client matters. Utilizing her legal education and experience, Michel works with Jerome to ensure that you get the best possible legal service and representation, regardless of what type of matter or issue that’s involved. YOU’RE AT HOME WITH MICHEL TOO!