Atty. C. Kent May

Atty. C. Kent May

C. Kent May is a lawyer practicing entertainment, appeals, business counseling and 4 other areas of law.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About C. Kent May at a glance

C. Kent May is a Member based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, appellate, entertainment, and international. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1965), Pennsylvania Supreme Court (1965), and Pennsylvania Superior Court U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court (1965). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (LL.B., 1964) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • C. Kent May is a lawyer practicing entertainment, appeals, business counseling and 4 other areas of law
  • C. received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • C. practices at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

C. Kent May's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Kent May handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

C. Kent May is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mergers & Acquisitions

C. Kent May is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

C. Kent May is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

C. Kent May is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

C. Kent May is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about C. Kent May

Where is C. Kent May's law office located?
C. Kent May's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does C. Kent May handle?
C. Kent May focuses on business, m&a, appellate, entertainment, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has C. Kent May practiced law?
C. Kent May has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did C. Kent May go to law school?
C. Kent May earned their education at (LL.B., 1964); (B.A., 1961).
How can I contact C. Kent May for a consultation?
You can contact C. Kent May directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has C. Kent May received?
C. Kent May's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- 1964
B.A.
Dickinson College
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1965
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Admitted: 1965
Pennsylvania Superior Court U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court
Admitted: 1965

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