Atty. Joseph Michael Dawley

Atty. Joseph Michael Dawley

Joseph Michael Dawley is a lawyer practicing environmental law, natural resources, energy and 2 other areas of law. Joseph received a Ch.E. degree from Syracuse University in 1986, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Michael Dawley at a glance

Joseph Michael Dawley is an EQT Corp. based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1998), West Virginia (1999), and Pennsylvania (2006). Educated at Lewis and Clark College School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Syracuse University (Ch.E., 1986). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joseph Michael Dawley is a lawyer practicing environmental law, natural resources, energy and 2 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a Ch.E. degree from Syracuse University in 1986, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Joseph practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Michael Dawley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Michael Dawley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Joseph Michael Dawley is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Joseph Michael Dawley is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Joseph Michael Dawley is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Joseph Michael Dawley

Where is Joseph Michael Dawley's law office located?
Joseph Michael Dawley's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Michael Dawley handle?
Joseph Michael Dawley focuses on environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Joseph Michael Dawley practiced law?
Joseph Michael Dawley has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Joseph Michael Dawley go to law school?
Joseph Michael Dawley earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (Ch.E., 1986).
How can I contact Joseph Michael Dawley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Lewis and Clark College School of Law
- 1997
Ch.E.
Syracuse University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1998
West Virginia
Admitted: 1999
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2006

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