Originally from Oil City, Pennsylvania, Mr. Maknoon is a 1993 graduate from Washington and Jefferson College where he majored in English. After entering the corporate world having jobs in Los Angeles and Denver, Mr. Maknoon pursued his dream to attend law school. In 2002, Mr. Maknoon received his juris doctor from Duquesne University School of Law.
While at law school, Mr. Maknoon was a legal intern for the prestigious medical malpractice law firm of Meyers, Rosen, Louik, and Perry. Among his legal duties, Mr. Maknoon was privileged to observe numerous depositions and high-profile jury trials from beginning to end. It was at that time that Mr. Maknoon learned and became passionate about strategic case preparation, fearlessness, and the jury trial. For that, he is forever grateful from learning from the best in trial advocacy.
In 2003, Mr. Maknoon started Maknoon & Associates, LLC in downtown Pittsburgh with a laptop, a cell phone, and the passion to become the best trial lawyer. Mr. Maknoon credits his success in criminal defense as a result of his clients. To this day, Mr. Maknoon remains in contact with his original clients whether to just check in or continue representation. He is forever grateful.
Since 2003, Mr. Maknoon has particiated as sole or lead counsel in excess of 50 jury trials across numerous counties in Western Pennsylvania, in addition to federal trials held in the Western District of Pennsylvania and the Washington D.C.
