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Atty. James Alexander Escovitz

Atty. James Alexander Escovitz

James Alexander Escovitz is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, equity, debt and project financing transactions, structuring business entities and succession plans and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1971, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About James Alexander Escovitz at a glance

James Alexander Escovitz is a trademark, business, real estate, ip, and m&a attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1981). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1981) and University of Notre Dame (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James Alexander Escovitz is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, equity, debt and project financing transactions, structuring business entities and succession plans and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1971, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Alexander Escovitz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Alexander Escovitz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

James Alexander Escovitz is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Alexander Escovitz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Alexander Escovitz is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Alexander Escovitz is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Alexander Escovitz is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 James Alexander Escovitz

Where is James Alexander Escovitz's law office located?
James Alexander Escovitz's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Alexander Escovitz handle?
James Alexander Escovitz focuses on trademark, business, real estate, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Alexander Escovitz practiced law?
James Alexander Escovitz has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Alexander Escovitz go to law school?
James Alexander Escovitz earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact James Alexander Escovitz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Alexander Escovitz received?
James Alexander Escovitz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1981
B.S.
University of Notre Dame
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1981

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