Atty. James Gerard McLean

Atty. James Gerard McLean

James Gerard McLean is a lawyer practicing business, civil trial, real estate. James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About James Gerard McLean at a glance

James Gerard McLean is a Shareholder based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1982). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Gerard McLean is a lawyer practicing business, civil trial, real estate
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Gerard McLean's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Gerard McLean 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Gerard McLean is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Gerard McLean

Where is James Gerard McLean's law office located?
James Gerard McLean's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Gerard McLean handle?
James Gerard McLean focuses on business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Gerard McLean practiced law?
James Gerard McLean has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James Gerard McLean go to law school?
James Gerard McLean earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact James Gerard McLean for a consultation?
You can contact James Gerard McLean 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 James Gerard McLean received?
James Gerard McLean's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Dickinson School of Law
- 1982
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1982

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