Atty. Karl Osterhout

Atty. Karl Osterhout

Karl Osterhout is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, social security disability, personal injury. Karl received a B.A. degree from Geneva College in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Oakmont Oakmont 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Karl Osterhout at a glance

Karl Osterhout is a Founding Partner based in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, practicing at Osterhout Berger Disability Law. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ssd, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1987), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1997). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Geneva College (B.A., 1980). Active member of National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR), board member National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR), board member Allegheny County Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association. Serands clients in Oakmont, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Karl Osterhout is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, social security disability, personal injury
  • Karl received a B.A. degree from Geneva College in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Karl practices at Osterhout Berger Disability Law in Oakmont, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Karl Osterhout's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Karl Osterhout is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Karl Osterhout is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Oakmont 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 Karl Osterhout

Where is Karl Osterhout's law office located?
Karl Osterhout's law practice is located in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. The firm is Osterhout Berger Disability Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karl Osterhout handle?
Karl Osterhout focuses on personal injury, ssd, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Karl Osterhout practiced law?
Karl Osterhout has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Karl Osterhout go to law school?
Karl Osterhout earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Karl Osterhout for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duquesne University School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
Geneva College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2012
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2014
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 2014
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 2014
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 2014
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 2014
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
Admitted: 2014
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
Admitted: 2014
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2014
U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
Admitted: 2016
U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
Admitted: 2016
U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
Admitted: 2016

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