Atty. Laurel Gift
Laurel Gift is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, internal investigations, ethics & compliance, litigation and 8 other areas of law. Laurel received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Cruz in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA · 25+ Years Experience
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About Laurel Gift at a Glance
Laurel Gift is a Counsel based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, white collar, securities, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. District Court for the Western Distric (2001). Educated at Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2000) and University of California, Santa Cruz (B.A. Legal, 1997). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Laurel Gift
- Laurel Gift is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, internal investigations, ethics & compliance, litigation and 8 other areas of law
- Laurel received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Cruz in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Laurel practices at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP in Pittsburgh, PA
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Laurel Gift's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laurel Gift handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
Criminal Defense in Pittsburgh
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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White Collar Crimes in Pittsburgh
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Securities Law in Pittsburgh
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Civil Litigation in Pittsburgh
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Education Law in Pittsburgh
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pittsburgh
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 venue, 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.
Pittsburgh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pittsburgh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pittsburgh Choose Laurel Gift
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Laurel Gift's practice in the field of criminal defense, white collar, securities, litigation, and education.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Laurel Gift brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, white collar, and securities, Laurel Gift can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh-based practice means Laurel Gift attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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