Atty. Kathryn Olon
Kathryn is an Associate Attorney at Hardin Thompson, where she brings a wealth of experience in civil litigation. She focuses her practice on commercial litigation, employment litigation, insurance defense, and contract disputes.
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Kathryn Olon is an Associate based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Hardin Thompson, P.C.. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (2021). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 2021) and University of Richmond (B.A., 2018). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Kathryn is an Associate Attorney at Hardin Thompson, where she brings a wealth of experience in civil litigation
- She focuses her practice on commercial litigation, employment litigation, insurance defense, and contract disputes
- Her dedication to guiding clients through complex legal matters with clear communication and attention to detail sets her apart
- Kathryn ensures that her clients are informed and confident throughout the litigation process
- Kathryn earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics, Philosophy, Economics, and Law (PPEL) with a concentration in Politics and Psychology from the University of Richmond in 2018, graduating cum laude
- She later received her Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University School of Law in 2021
- During law school, Kathryn excelled academically, earning multiple CALI Awards and receiving the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award
- She was actively involved in the Trial Advocacy Team, Phi Alpha Delta, and Duquesne’s Urban Development Practicum
- Before joining Hardin Thompson, Kathryn was a member of the Civil Litigation Department at MacDonald Illig, where she expanded her practice to include insurance defense alongside other civil litigation matters
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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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