Atty. Henry M. Sneath
Henry Sneath specializes in complex business litigation, intellectual property , employment , DTSALaw® trade secrets and restrictive covenant litigation, cybersecurity, data breach and Artificial Intelligence (AI) law, products liability , catastrophic injury, probate, estates and trusts litigation , and insurance coverage and bad faith litigation. He is also a complex case certified mediator and Federal Court Special Master with Houston Harbaugh, P.C. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Henry M. Sneath is a patent, personal injury, business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Houston Harbaugh PC. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, All State and Federal Courts. Educated at Duquesne University (—, 1983) and Hamilton College (—, 1980). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Pittsburgh) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Henry Sneath specializes in complex business litigation, intellectual property, employment, DTSALaw® trade secrets and restrictive covenant litigation, cybersecurity, data breach and Artificial Intelligence (AI) law, products liability, catastrophic injury, probate, estates and trusts litigation, and insurance coverage and bad faith litigation
- He is also a complex case certified mediator and Federal Court Special Master with Houston Harbaugh, P.C. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- He and his team are currently handling very complex trade secrets misappropriation litigation and several patent and trademark litigation matters in various federal courts
- He was the 2011-2012 President of DRI (www.dri.org), a 22,000 member international organization of lawyers defending the interests of businesses and individuals in civil litigation
- He was the 2009-2010 Chair of the PBA IP Section
- Mr. Sneath was a long time member of the prestigious Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County and serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Duquesne University School of Law teaching 2 courses: Trade Secret Law and the Law of Trademarks and Unfair Competition
- Mr. Sneath handles litigation and trials in patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, the defense of pharmaceutical, products and toxic tort liability, catastrophic injury cases and insurance coverage, and the prosecution or defense of trade secret (including DTSA claims) and non-compete restrictive covenant and employment cases
- He also handles a considerable amount of probate, estates and trusts litigation, cybersecurity, data breach and AI related litigation and breach of contract claims
- Mr. Sneath has tried over 95 cases to jury and non-jury verdict and is listed in Best Lawyers in America in the categories of Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Litigation, Personal Injury Defense Litigation and Legal Malpractice Litigation
- He is also listed in Super Lawyers for Business and Intellectual Property Litigation and is rated AV by Martindale Hubbell
- He is rated 10/10 Superb by AVVO
- Mr. Sneath currently serves as a Federal Court Appointed Special Master in patent and complex cases and is a certified mediator for complex business and IP cases
- He is further Certified in Complex Case Mediation and ADR by the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation (PON)
- He is a member of AIPLA, PIPLA, IADC, ADTA and many other organizations relating to his practice
- He is a frequent national and regional seminar lecturer on business litigation, intellectual property, products liability and law firm management issues
- He is active in his church and has devoted Pro Bono time to the representation of battered women in Protection from Abuse matters
- Business Litigation
- Pittsburgh Strong® PSMNLaw® PSMN® DTSALaw®
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Henry M. Sneath is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Henry M. Sneath is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Henry M. Sneath is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Henry M. Sneath is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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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