About Mr. Todd
Mr. Todd Spivak earned his J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School, where he studied courses in family law, criminal defense and Social Security disability. He arrived in law school after undergraduate work and left with a clear interest in courtroom practice and client advocacy. Those early academic choices set the tone for a law practice oriented toward people facing difficult legal and personal crossroads.
His career has been grounded in Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Those memberships have kept him connected to local legal developments and to colleagues across practice areas. He has spent his professional life operating as a lawyer in the state, handling matters that require courtroom readiness and steady client counseling.
Spivak’s work has included family law matters. He has represented clients in divorce, custody and related proceedings. In those cases he has had to balance legal strategy with the emotional realities families face. Some matters are resolved through negotiation. Others proceed to trial. He has experience in both settings.
Criminal defense has made up another portion of his docket. He has handled misdemeanor and felony matters, advising clients from initial arrest through plea decisions and trial. The role tests a lawyer’s ability to evaluate evidence and explain complex criminal procedures in plain terms. He has approached those tasks in court and in consultations.
Social Security disability claims are a third strand of his practice. That work involves administrative hearings, preparation of medical and vocational records, and navigating federal agency rules. The cases often require patience and attention to procedural detail. Spivak has represented claimants at various stages of the Social Security process.
Colleagues and clients find him pragmatic in approach. He aims to present options clearly and to map the likely outcomes of different paths. He takes continuing legal education and bar activities seriously, participating in local bar events and staying current on case law and statutory changes that affect his practice areas.
He currently practices law in Pennsylvania as a lawyer, handling family law, criminal defense and Social Security disability matters.
