Attorney
Garrett Trettel
“I help patients and families find their voice when medicine has failed them. My work is about protecting people at their most vulnerable and guiding them with care while seeking the justice they deserve.”
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Making A Real Difference
Guided by an unwavering passion for giving back, Garrett remains steadfast in advocating for individuals affected by medical malpractice. His journey is marked by a faithful dedication to justice and an enduring aspiration to make a positive difference in the lives of those he serves.
Recent Verdicts & Settlements
A Pennsylvania vascular surgeon negligently delayed surgical treatment of a man suffering from critical limb ischemia. Due to the negligent delay, the man suffered an above the knee amputation. The original offer before trial was $125,000. This was one of the largest verdicts in the history of Indiana County, Pennsylvania. This case was worked up by Greg Unatin, and tried to verdict by Greg Unatin, Brendan Lupetin, and Garrett Trettel.
Our firm secured a $300,000 settlement for a woman whose leg was shattered in a head-on collision. She sustained complex fractures to her knee, tibia, fibula, ankle, and foot. Despite months of physical therapy and assistive devices, she remains unable to walk normally or live independently. The crash permanently altered her quality of life. We overcame concerns about her conservative treatment plan and uncertain surgical future by demonstrating the profound, ongoing impact of her injuries.
We achieved a $100,000 settlement for a woman who fell in a store due to an unmarked, sticky substance in a main aisle. The fall caused lasting bilateral knee pain, paresthesias, and worsening spinal issues. Once active and independent, she now relies on a walker and has been evaluated for major surgeries. We presented a compelling case despite blurry surveillance footage and preexisting conditions, focusing on the clear change in her functionality and quality of life.
We recovered $75,000 for a father and son injured when a driver made a sudden, negligent left turn into their path. The father suffered a traumatic brain injury with months of lingering headaches, dizziness, and cognitive issues. His son endured serious neck, back, and shoulder pain that disrupted his work and required extensive physical therapy. Despite no ER treatment at the scene, we built a strong case around their delayed symptom onset and long-term disruption to daily life.
Our client received a $50,000 settlement after a pharmacy error caused her to ingest nearly three times her prescribed lithium dose. The overdose led to a five-day hospital stay with tremors, severe headaches, incontinence, and ongoing cognitive dysfunction. Despite the pharmacy’s early admission of fault, we emphasized the lasting neurological toll this error had on our client’s independence and daily functioning to reach a fair resolution.
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About Garett Trettel
Garrett is an attorney who fights for more than compensation—he fights for accountability. Raised in courtrooms as the son of a court reporter, Garrett saw early how justice turns on details. Today, he brings that same focus to representing people harmed by medical malpractice, unsafe premises, dangerous products, and car accidents.
Garrett’s approach is hands-on from the start. He listens closely to his clients’ stories, digs into records and evidence, and works with leading experts to uncover what really happened. He believes every detail matters—whether it’s a missed diagnosis in a hospital, a property owner’s failure to maintain safe conditions, or a defective product that never should have been sold.
Clients value how Garrett demystifies the process. He explains complex medical and legal issues in plain language, prepares clients for each stage of the case, and ensures they are never left in the dark. When cases must go to trial, Garrett is ready. He embraces the courtroom as the place where truth is tested and justice can be secured.
Garrett also believes in service beyond the courtroom. During college, he helped lead a campus charity addressing food insecurity, and today he continues to volunteer with organizations committed to strengthening his community.
Garrett Trettel
Admitted to bar 2023, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Areas of Practice
Education
University of Pittsburgh (B.A., summa cum laude, 2020)
Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Duquesne University (cum laude, 2023)
Bar Admission & Memberships
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Member, 2023
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania: Member, 2023
Professional Associations
Pennsylvania Association of Justice
Allegheny County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association