Atty. Brian Christopher Root
Brian Christopher Root is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, political law and 1 other area of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from Allegheny College in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years.
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Brian Christopher Root is an Associate based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2009), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (2009), West Virginia (2010), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (2010). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Allegheny College (B.A. Economics, 2004). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian Christopher Root is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, political law and 1 other area of law
- Brian received a B.A. degree from Allegheny College in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Brian practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Pittsburgh, PA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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