Guido grew up in Mercer County, attending Farrell Area School District before graduating from Hickory High School in the Hermitage School District.
Guido attended the University of Pittsburgh, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in Administration of Justice. He then went on toearned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
While in law school, Guido was a recipient of the Robert Berkley Harper Scholarship and the Edward Sell and Cordelia F. Sell Scholarship. He also competed in the Murray S. Love Trial Moot Court Competition and served as a judicial external in the office of Ralph J. Cappy, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he received the Frederick Schulz, Jr. Legal History Award.
Guido is a proud member of the Pittsburgh community, being born in Western PA, and now living in the city for 20 years. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors of Film Pittsburgh - www.filmpittsburgh.org where he is the Chair of the Governance Committee. He was also served was on the board of the University of Pittsburgh Alumni Association, where he served as Treasurer.
Guido is also proficient in Spanish, and is involved in the Latino community of Pittsburgh, including Casa San Jose.
In his free-time, he loves to run, and is a 10x finisher of the Pittsburgh Marathon.
Guido's main focus in his career is to help people, and do it in a way that makes them feel comfortable, secure, and informed, so that they never feel like "just a number."
About
Meet Attorney Gurrera
Atty. Lawrence (Guido) Gurrera is a Western Pennsylvania native.
He has worked as a plaintiff’s lawyer for more than a decade, handling all aspects of a case, from investigation through trial.
Previously, he was a partner at a large, prominent personal injury firm located in downtown Pittsburgh.
Guido started his own practice to continue to help his neighbors navigate the complex legal system, and spread justice awareness in his community.
Awards
Guido has accumulated a number of awards starting early on in his career, including being a 4-time "Pennsylvania Rising Star," an award given to less than 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40 in each state.
Pennsylvania
Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine - 4-time recipient
Young Alumni Award
University of Pittsburgh, School of Law
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney PA
National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
Credentials, Education, and more.
Learn more about Attorney Gurrera's professional licensure, education and training, awards, and more.
Professional Licensure
Atty. Gurrera is licensed with the following:
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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State of Ohio
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U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
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U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Education & Training
Guido has a robust educational background:
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National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA)
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University of Pittsburgh School of Law – juris doctorate
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Robert Berkley Harper Scholarship
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W. Edward Sell and Cordelia F. Sell Scholarship
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William Frederick Schulz, Jr., Legal History Award
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Judicial Extern to the Hon. Ralph Cappy, Chief Justice of the
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
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University of Pittsburgh – Bachelor of Arts
Presentations & Lectures
Guido has given the following presentations:
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“Pro Bono: How to Incorporate and Balance it in Your Career” – University of Pittsburgh, School of Law
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“Managing Liens & Subrogation in Auto Litigation” – Pennsylvania Bar Institute
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“Fundamentals of Personal Injury” – Pennsylvania Bar Institute
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“UM/UIM – Limited Tort”- Pennsylvania Bar Institute
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“The Duty to Warn”- Foundations of Counseling, Westminster College
Professional Memberships
Guido is part of the following associations:
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“Pro Bono: How to Incorporate and Balance it in Your Career” – University of Pittsburgh, School of Law
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“Managing Liens & Subrogation in Auto Litigation” – Pennsylvania Bar Institute
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“Fundamentals of Personal Injury” – Pennsylvania Bar Institute
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“UM/UIM – Limited Tort”- Pennsylvania Bar Institute
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“The Duty to Warn”- Foundations of Counseling, Westminster College
Giving Back
Gurrera Law: Giving Back to the Pittsburgh Community
Volunteer Attorney
Aside from work at his personal firm, Attorney Gurrera serves as a volunteer attorney for The Allegheny County Bar Foundation’s Criminal Records Expungement Project, The Allegheny County Bar Foundation’s Divorce Law Project, and the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association Wills Project.
Secretary, Board of Directors at Steel Smiling
Attorney Gurrera serves as a secretary on the Board of Directors at Steel Smiling, a local non-profit working to provide mental health support to community members and erase the stigma of mental illness.
Co-director, Pittsburgh Celebrity Golf Tournament
Attorney Gurrera is a Co-director at The Pittsburgh Celebrity Golf Tournament, an annual charity fundraiser supporting the academic needs of student-athletes at the University of Pittsburgh in honor of long-time Pitt basketball announcer Dick Groat.
Treasurer for the University of Pitt. Alumni Association
Attorney Gurrera is a Treasurer on the Executive Committee for the University of Pittsburgh Alumni Association, where he helps manage advisory strategies, ambassador outreach, and engagement initiatives to connect alumni with the University of Pittsburgh.
Volunteer and Committee Member
Attorney Gurrera is an avid volunteer at Casa San José, the Latino Immigrant Resource Center, and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Additionally, he is a member of the "Friends of the Flock" Committee at the National Aviary, and a Committee Member at Westmoreland County Community College.
