Overview

Houston Harbaugh, P.C. is a business law and litigation firm serving large national companies, insurers, privately-held businesses, healthcare organizations, banking institutions, employers, professional corporations and individuals. The firm ranks among the 100 largest law firms in Pennsylvania. Since its founding in 1975, the firm has earned great respect for its role in landmark litigation cases and major corporate and healthcare transactions. From multi-million dollar enterprises to start-ups, Houston Harbaugh helps businesses grow and thrive, comply with state and federal regulations, minimize risk, address unexpected crises, and face major life-cycle decisions in corporate transitions and litigation.

The firm, its practice areas and its attorneys have been recognized by U.S. News and World Report “Best Lawyers’® and “Best Law Firms” in numerous categories, as well as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Its Corporate Practice has been selected as the winner of The Legal Intelligencer’s Best Law Firm Corporate Practices contest for the Midsize Firm category.

In 2018, the firm expanded with the addition of Pittsburgh law firm Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton, P.C. The merger significantly bolstered Houston Harbaugh’s competitive position in the region’s legal community, specifically strengthening its litigation capabilities in the areas of business litigation, catastrophic injury claims, class actions, construction, energy, environmental, financial services, insurance defense, insurance coverage and bad faith, intellectual property, pharmaceutical, products liability, toxic torts, trade secret, and non-compete litigation. The combination created a firm with practice areas that, in addition to litigation, include Corporate, Health Care, Employment and Labor, Environmental Law Consulting and Compliance, ERISA/Employee Benefits, Estates and Trusts, Landowner Oil and Gas, and Real Estate.

Houston Harbaugh has built its reputation by responsively delivering effective solutions to clients that incorporate both legal and business strategies. It’s not just about the services the firm provides its clients, but how the firm treats its clients: with respect, fairness, honesty, cost-effectiveness, and by treating each client as if it is the only client.

Founded:
1975
Size:
36
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Practice Areas:
34
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
19

Rankings

National

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3
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
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3
National Ranking
Litigation - Environmental
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3
National Ranking
Oil and Gas Law

Regional

Pittsburgh

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1
Pittsburgh
Commercial Litigation
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1
Pittsburgh
Energy Law
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1
Pittsburgh
Environmental Law
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1
Pittsburgh
Health Care Law
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1
Pittsburgh
Insurance Law
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1
Pittsburgh
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
National Ranking
Litigation - Environmental
Tier
3
National Ranking
Oil and Gas Law

Regional

Pittsburgh

Tier
1
Pittsburgh
Commercial Litigation
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1
Pittsburgh
Energy Law
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1
Pittsburgh
Environmental Law
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1
Pittsburgh
Health Care Law
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1
Pittsburgh
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Pittsburgh
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
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1
Pittsburgh
Litigation - Environmental
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1
Pittsburgh
Litigation - Insurance
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1
Pittsburgh
Litigation - Securities
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1
Pittsburgh
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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1
Pittsburgh
Real Estate Law
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1
Pittsburgh
Trusts and Estates
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2
Pittsburgh
Corporate Law
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2
Pittsburgh
Elder Law
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2
Pittsburgh
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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2
Pittsburgh
Employment Law - Management
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2
Pittsburgh
Litigation - Patent
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2
Pittsburgh
Oil and Gas Law
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3
Pittsburgh
Construction Law
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3
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Labor Law - Management
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3
Pittsburgh
Litigation - Antitrust
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3
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Litigation - Construction
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3
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Litigation - Intellectual Property
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3
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Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

Houston Harbaugh PC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 24 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Elder Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Energy Regulatory Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Public Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Houston Harbaugh PC proudly has 19 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Houston Harbaugh PC is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Houston Harbaugh PC has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Houston Harbaugh PC continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.

Offices & Contacts

Pittsburgh, PA
Three Gateway Center, 22nd Floor
401 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
United States
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