Brian D. Catanzarite

Brian D. Catanzarite is an associate at MBM Law and is a member of its Litigation practice group. He is an accomplished trial attorney with a distinguished career in criminal prosecution spanning nearly two decades. During the 18 years he worked in the Office of the District Attorney of Allegheny County, Brian gained exceptional experience in trial preparation, witness management, and trial advocacy.

Brian brings a wealth of knowledge to MBM Law’s Litigation team. In his legal career, Brian has tried over two dozen jury trials and over 100 non-jury trials. He was primarily responsible for complex case management when with the District Attorney’s Office and resolved thousands of complex cases.

In recognition of his contributions to the legal community, Brian was appointed to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Criminal Procedural Rules Committee, serving from January 2019 to January 2025. Brian’s dedication to his profession and community has earned him several accolades, including recognition from the Mt. Lebanon Police Department for his “commitment to justice” and the United States Postal Service – Office of the Inspector General for his “prosecutorial efforts and outstanding support”. In 2018, he was honored with the Third Annual Salute to Legal Excellence Award.

Brian obtained his J.D. from Duquesne University Kline School of Law, after having earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at John Carroll University. He is an active member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, where he currently chairs the Judiciary Committee.