He graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo. He is a member of the Golden Key Honor Society, and Phi Beta Kappa (graduated top 10% of class).
Defense Experience. On the defense side, our Pittsburgh lawyers have succeeded. For example, Mr. Elliott has personally defended the outgoing CEO of Worldcom, Bernard Ebbers. He had been sued in Pittsburgh for his alleged role in diminishing the value of Worldcom stock.
In another case, Mr. Elliott represented Nationwide Insurance Company when a group of Nationwide insurance agents broke off from Nationwide to form a new company. Allegedly, the new company competed directly with Nationwide. Then, Nationwide filed suit in Western Pennsylvania against the former agents who, in turn, counter sued. What resulted was a prolonged legal dispute. It involved claims (and counterclaims) for trade disparagement (defamation) and theft of trade secrets.
Also, Mr. Elliott defended a Colorado corporation on a breach of contract suit filed in Allegheny County. In that case, the lower court dismissed the case based on a lack of jurisdiction and improper venue.
Mr. Elliott ultimately argued the case before the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Likewise, in another breach of contract case, he represented a Las Vegas company concerning litigation in Pittsburgh. Regarding employees recently separate from a company, Mr. Elliott defends claims for non-compete agreement violations, plus variations of those, such as claims for theft of trade secrets, trade disparagement, and claims of solicitation of employees or clients.
On the smaller case side, Mr. Elliott regularly provides small claims court consultations, and defends those sued for a debt, including credit card debt disputes.
Bet the Business Litigation
In the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Case No:2:20-cv-1654, Mr. Elliott defended a company Texas manufacturer called HHM. A worker had his face torn off on the job. It was six figure product liability claim in federal court.
In another case, we also defended a wrongful death lawsuit. It was filed a guest who fell at a wedding on our client's premises. The guest sustained fatal injuries. We did, however, get the case resolved for an amount that allowed our client to remain in business.
In addition to civil litigation, Mr. Elliott also possess experience representing clients in matters involving divorce, support, custody, PFA, and criminal defense. He won a custody trial involving a dispute over the child’s religion. Mr. Elliott also won a child support trial which the opposing party appealed to the Superior court, where Mr. Elliott prevailed again. The case was profiled in The New York Times. Mr. Elliott's closing argument was quoted at length.
