Houston Harbaugh, P.C. is a distinguished Pittsburgh-based law firm with a 50-year legacy of providing comprehensive legal services across diverse practice areas. Known for its traditional strengths in corporate law, litigation, and intellectual property, the firm stands out for its forward-looking focus on emerging legal issues related to technology, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy.
The firm emphasizes cost-effective, collaborative teamwork and strong client service, working closely with businesses and individuals to meet their specific goals. With extensive experience in both foundational and cutting-edge legal disciplines, Houston Harbaugh serves a broad clientele including entrepreneurs, established businesses, healthcare providers, energy sector participants, and landowners across Pennsylvania and neighboring states.
Services Offered
- Business Law
- Corporate and Commercial Transactions
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Succession Planning
- Commercial Real Estate
- Leasing
- Title and Survey Review
- Zoning and Land Use
- Creditor’s Rights and Collections
- Bankruptcy Preference Claims
- Mechanic’s Liens
- PA Contractor/Subcontractor Payment Act
- Pennsylvania Prompt Payment Act
- Employee Benefits/ERISA
- Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plans (QSEHRA)
- Welfare Benefit Plans
- Employment & Labor Law
- Discrimination Claims
- E-Mail Policy at Work
- Employee Handbooks
- Employee Termination
- Employment Agreements
- Employment Law Training
- Immigration
- Labor/Union Relations
- Wage and Hour
- Environmental and Energy Law
- Enforcement
- Environmental and Complex Torts Coverage
- Hazardous Material Contamination
- Permitting and Compliance
- Real Estate Transactions
- Superfund Matters
- Estates and Trusts
- Elder Law and Midlife Estate Planning
- Foundations and Charitable Giving
- Wills and Estate Plans
- Health Care Law
- Affordable Care Act
- Ambulatory Surgery Centers
- CMS Payment Models & Reimbursement Policy
- Fraud and Abuse Compliance
- Health Care Technology and the HITECH Act
- HIPAA Compliance for Health Care Providers
- Medicare Overpayments
- Nonprofit Law
- Professional Licensure and Disciplinary Proceedings
- Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
- Advertising Injury and Intellectual Property Loss: AI and Insurance
- Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability
- Commercial Liability
- Environmental and Toxic Torts
- Excess and Surplus Lines
- Life, Health and Disability
- Intellectual Property Litigation, Protection, Prosecution and AI
- (DTSA) Defend Trade Secrets Act
- Copyright Litigation, Registration and Prosecution
- E-Discovery
- Intellectual Property Audits
- Local Counsel
- Patent Infringement Litigation
- Mediation, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- The Protecting American Intellectual Property Act
- Trade Secrets
- Trademark Law – Infringement Litigation – Lanham Act Litigation
- Appellate
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)
- Construction Law and Litigation
- Copyright Litigation and Protection
- Corporate Governance & Shareholder Disputes | Litigation
- Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and Breach – Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- E-Discovery and ESI Protocols | AI
- Financial Services Litigation
- Local Counsel Engagements – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Probate, Estates and Trusts Litigation
- Products Liability and Catastrophic Injury
- Professional Liability
- Oil and Gas Law
- Curative Title Litigation
- Lease Expiration Claims
- New Lease Negotiations
- Oil and Gas Royalty Disputes
- Pipeline Right-of-Way Negotiations
- Royalty Audits
- Surface Access Agreements
- Tax and Estate Planning
- Renewable Energy, Zoning and Land Use
- Solar, Wind and Renewable Energy
Operating primarily in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the firm also serves clients throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and other jurisdictions on a special admission basis. With recognition including a “Lawyer of the Year” award for patent litigation, Houston Harbaugh continues to build client confidence through responsive, relationship-driven legal representation.
