Local Counsel - Your Pittsburgh Lawyer

Experienced Legal Representation in PA

Trust a Pittsburgh lawyer at our firm for local counsel in Western Pennsylvania or pro hac vice admission in PA. Click here for more. In fact, our Pittsburgh attorneys commence and defend civil litigation in state court, federal court, or AAA arbitration.
For more email us or call: 412.342.0992.

 

Pittsburgh Lawyers as Local Counsel & Pro Hac Vice 

Our 7 lawyer Pittsburgh firm regularly handles local filings and court appearances throughout Pennsylvania courts.  Further, when we sponsor other lawyers for admission pro hac vice in Western PA, we advise as to local customs and procedures to do things right, the first time.

 

Local Counsel For Many Practice Areas 

Our lawyers handle many kinds of civil litigation.  In fact, we represent plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury matters, breach of contract, business litigation, commercial disputes, and more.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What do Your Pittsburgh and Western PA Lawyers Do? 
    Our attorneys serve as local counsel on a regular basis for out-of-state clients and lawyers.  In fact, we handle all kinds of civil litigation disputes.  For example, we litigate commercial disputes, contract law, injuries, and more.   As such, you can rely upon experience in federal court and the Court of Common Pleas to easily navigate the local rules.  In fact, we evaluate all issues, such as whether your claims may (or must) be filed electronically online. Plus, we utilize technology to make the process seamless and cost effective.

     

    When is Local Counsel Needed?
    You may need a civil litigation attorney in Western PA (or in Pittsburgh state or federal court) to serve as local counsel.  For example --
        • First, let's say your company (or you individually) have a dispute (contract, business dispute or accident/injury) that took place in Western Pennsylvania such that PA is the only place where venue or jurisdiction will exist.  For example, the company you are suing lack certain minimum contacts with your home state (outside of PA), making PA the only state having personal jurisdiction over the Defendant,
        • Or, your disputes concerns a contract containing a “choice of forum clause,” requiring that suit be brought in Western PA court (state or federal) or in AAA arbitration in Western PA,
        • Your corporation -- or you individually -- find itself sued in Western Pennsylvania (including Pittsburgh) and you need to enter a prompt defense,
        • You're an attorney not admitted in Pennsylvania and need to be admitted pro hac vice to handle a Pennsylvania case, or 
        • You prefer to avoid the travel costs and pitfalls of appearing in a foreign jurisdiction alone.

     

    Shopping For Local Counsel  
    Your attorney based in Western PA or Pittsburgh should certain traits.
        • First, he or she should be knowledgeable about local rules in county, state, and/or federal court, and be experienced locally handling depositions, motions, and trial. Secondly, be experienced in the above forums.
        • Secondly, your Pittsburgh attorney must understand the subject matter of the case and serve as a valued “extra-pair-of-eyes” for added perspective on key issues.
        • Third, your Pittsburgh lawyer should respect the relationship between client and primary counsel (who remains outside of PA).
        • Reply to email and phone calls promptly and follows-up on matters in the case to act well in advance of deadlines.
        • Lastly, he should communicate well, such that you, being out-of-state, will not feel distant from the case, even though you are far away, geographically.

     

     

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    --Local Counsel  Having Subject Matter Experience
    If you are a lawyer or individual beyond the borders of Pennsylvania looking for local counsel, consider a firm like ours. We posses broad experience in a various types of civil litigation.  In fact, our subject matter expertise includes:
    Breach of contract
    Complex commercial disputes crossing state lines
    Collections (Plaintiff and defense)
    Injury and accidents - dog bites, motor vehicle accidents (including limited tort), motorcycle accidents, falls, brain injuries, and more
    Trade secret and a non-compete dispute

     

    When Can Pro Hac Vice Status be Revoked? 
    This involves a privilege not a right.  Thus, the standard for revocation is vague, but likely permissible.  231 Pa. Code § 1012.1 provides:
    (f) The court may revoke an admission pro hac vice sua sponte or upon the motion of a party, if it determines, after a hearing or other meaningful opportunity to respond, the continued admission pro hac vice is inappropriate or inadvisable.
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    What is the Upfront Statement of Hourly Costs? 
    We offer fair pricing: $200 per hour up to $275/hr. in all matter, including complex commercial litigation.  In fact, we provide a detailed litigation budget upfront to let you know the likely costs at each stage of litigation. Plus, we welcome inquiries from anyone outside of PA who needs local counsel in Western Pennsylvania, such as:
    We help attorneys out of PA.  Many find themselves looking for knowledge of the rules of civil procedure for a dispute that will go to court in Western Pennsylvania, and/or need to be admitted to practice pro hac vice in state or federal court.
    Those Who Already Have Counsel.  Our Pittsburgh lawyers also help Individuals and corporations who already have a lawyer, but not one familiar with the local rules of court in Western Pennsylvania.
    Existing Disputes.  Lastly, we offer representation to those who are currently unrepresented in Pennsylvania.  In fact, many find themselves involved in an existing dispute where jurisdiction and venue is only proper in Western Pennsylvania. These areas include Pittsburgh and the surrounding counties.

     

    Free Consultation  

     A Pittsburgh lawyer at our firm can provide local counsel assistance for cases in state and federal court.  This includes the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the Court of Common Pleas throughout Western PA. 
    We offer a free consultation. Call today!

     

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    An individual (or business) outside of Pennsylvania may need to shop for an attorney to retain as local counsel for a dispute in Western Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh.  In fact, our Pittsburgh lawyers handle disputes in federal court (Western District of Pennsylvania) and numerous state court counties.  For example, we handle cases in Beaver, Butler, Washington, Greene, Fayette, Clarion or Westmoreland County.

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