Ventresca & Ventresca LLP
Immigration, Estate Planning, Taxation, and Business Law — Handled by the Attorneys Who Know Your Matter
One firm. Four practice areas. Direct access to founding partners with three decades of experience each.
Three Decades. Four Practice Areas. One Firm That Handles All of It.
Ventresca & Ventresca LLP has served businesses, families, and individuals in the Pittsburgh region since 1992. Founded by Lisa Ventresca and Ken Ventresca, the firm concentrates on immigration law, estate planning, taxation, and business law — four areas that frequently intersect in ways a single-focus firm can't address.
When you work with us, you work with us. Not a paralegal. Not a junior associate. The attorney handling your matter is the attorney you speak with.
Founded 1992 — Three Decades of continuous practice
Same-day consultations available; most inquiries answered within 24 hours
Lisa Ventresca serves immigration clients across the U.S. and internationally
Ken Ventresca is licensed in Pennsylvania and Florida
Employer clients receive immigration, business, and tax counsel under one roof
Strong referral relationships across practice areas and with outside counsel
Immigration, Estate Planning, Taxation, and Business Law — Find the Right Practice Area
Immigration Law
Lisa Ventresca represents employers, HR departments, and individuals navigating U.S. immigration law — from H-1B petitions and TN status to employment-based green cards and PERM labor certification. Because immigration law is federal, she serves clients across the United States and worldwide.
Estate Planning
Ken Ventresca helps individuals and families in the Pittsburgh area build estate plans that hold up over time — wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and complex planning for larger estates.
Taxation
From return preparation to audit defense and Tax Court, we counsel individuals, families, and business owners at every stage. Our tax practice also includes responses to IRS and state and local notices, handled by the same attorney who prepared your return.
Business Law
From entity formation and contracts to mergers and acquisitions, we counsel business owners and companies at every stage. Our business law practice also includes NIL representation for student athletes and corporate counsel for growing companies.
Why Clients — and Referring Attorneys — Come Back to Ventresca & Ventresca LLP
Most clients find us when they need one thing and stay because we can handle what comes next. An employer who hires us for H-1B work discovers we can also advise on the employment agreement. A family that comes in for a will update leaves with a clearer picture of their tax exposure. That breadth is rare in a boutique firm — and it's intentional.
Referring attorneys send us matters because they know the file lands with a founding partner, not a rotating team. We return referrals in kind and communicate throughout the process.
Is It Time to Update Your Estate Plan?
If your will, trust, or powers of attorney were drafted more than five to ten years ago, there's a reasonable chance they no longer reflect your current life — your assets, your family structure, or Pennsylvania law. Major life events like marriage, divorce, the birth of a child or grandchild, a business sale, or the death of a named executor or beneficiary all create gaps that an outdated document can't cover.
Ken Ventresca works with individuals and families throughout the Wexford and Pittsburgh area to review existing plans and bring them current. If you're not sure whether your documents still hold up, a single conversation is usually enough to find out.
We serve estate planning clients in Wexford, PA and across the Pittsburgh metro, including Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, Washington, and Fayette Counties. Ken is also licensed in Florida and handles estate planning matters for clients across Pennsylvania and Florida.
Facing a Tax Audit? This Is Not the Time for a General Practitioner.
An IRS audit or state tax examination is a formal legal proceeding. The documentation you provide, the positions you take, and the responses you submit can affect not just the current year's liability but future exposure as well. Ken Ventresca has a strong track record in tax audit defense and tax court representation — handling matters that general practice firms and accounting firms typically refer out.
If you've received an audit notice or expect one, contact us before you respond to anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does Ventresca & Ventresca LLP serve?
Our primary office serves Wexford, PA and the greater Pittsburgh metro area, including Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, Washington, and Fayette Counties. Ken Ventresca is also licensed in Florida and handles estate planning, tax, and business matters for clients in Philadelphia and Florida. Lisa Ventresca's immigration practice is federal in scope — she represents clients across the United States and internationally.
When should I update my estate plan in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania law and your personal circumstances both change over time. You should review your estate plan after any major life event — marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, the death of a named executor or beneficiary, or a significant change in your assets. If your documents are more than five to ten years old and haven't been reviewed, it's worth a conversation. An outdated plan can create unintended outcomes for the people you're trying to provide for.
Can Ventresca & Ventresca LLP handle both our company's immigration needs and our business contracts?
Yes. Employer clients frequently work with both Lisa and Ken — Lisa on the immigration side for H-1B petitions, TN status, green card sponsorship, and PERM filings, and Ken on business law matters like employment agreements, entity structure, and contracts. Having both handled in one firm reduces coordination time and avoids the gaps that appear when immigration counsel and business counsel aren't talking to each other.
How quickly can I reach someone at the firm?
We aim to respond to every inquiry within 24 hours, and we frequently respond the same day. Same-day consultations are available when your matter is time-sensitive. You can reach us by phone at (724) 740-5901, through the contact form on our site, or by requesting a callback.
Does the firm handle immigration matters outside Pennsylvania?
Yes. Because U.S. immigration law is federal, Lisa Ventresca is not limited by state borders. She represents employers and individuals throughout the United States and works with clients internationally on visa petitions, green card sponsorship, PERM labor certification, and related matters.
Ventresca & Ventresca LLP has been helping businesses and families navigate complex legal matters since 1992. Whether you're an HR director managing a visa petition, a family overdue for an estate plan review, or a business owner with a transaction on the horizon, we're ready to help.
