Atty. James Stephen Urban

Atty. James Stephen Urban

James Stephen Urban is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, oil & gas shale plays, railway labor act and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1987, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About James Stephen Urban at a glance

James Stephen Urban is a Partner based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Jones Day. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Pennsylvania, and U.S. Co (1998). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1998) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Stephen Urban is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, oil & gas shale plays, railway labor act and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1987, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at Jones Day in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Stephen Urban's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Stephen Urban is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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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 Stephen Urban

Where is James Stephen Urban's law office located?
James Stephen Urban's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Stephen Urban handle?
James Stephen Urban focuses on contracts, employment, business, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Stephen Urban practiced law?
James Stephen Urban has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Stephen Urban go to law school?
James Stephen Urban earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact James Stephen Urban for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duquesne University
- 1998
B.A.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Pennsylvania, and U.S. Co
Admitted: 1998

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