Atty. Mark K. Dausch
Area of Emphasis Mark Dausch is a shareholder and past co-chair of the Litigation Group of Babst Calland. He is an experienced trial lawyer who concentrates his practice on energy and environmental litigation.
Commercial Litigation Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA
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About Mark K. Dausch at a Glance
Mark K. Dausch is a business and litigation attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Babst Calland. Admitted to practice in West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar, Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association, and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 2007) and Duquesne University (B.S., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark K. Dausch
- Area of Emphasis Mark Dausch is a shareholder and past co-chair of the Litigation Group of Babst Calland
- He is an experienced trial lawyer who concentrates his practice on energy and environmental litigation
- As lead trial counsel, Mr. Dausch has tried several high-stakes lawsuits in federal, state and administrative courts, as well as before arbitration panels
- His trial work includes successfully representing businesses in multiple complex energy and environmental trials involving claims in the hundreds of millions of dollars
- Mr. Dausch’s energy litigation experience includes representing oil and gas producers, midstream companies and contractors in a broad range of litigation, including royalty, contract, construction, personal injury, toxic tort, nuisance, injunction, lease, title, municipal and zoning disputes
- In the environmental arena, he represents businesses in claims brought under the Clean Air Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Clean Water Act and state law equivalents
- He also regularly handles complex environmental class actions and proceedings before environmental administrative courts, including permit and civil enforcement appeals
- Beyond energy and environmental litigation, Mr. Dausch has experience representing businesses in complex disputes involving product liability, warranty, contract, tortious interference, fraud, antitrust, unfair trade practices, and shareholder claims
- Background Mr. Dausch graduated summa cum laude from Duquesne University in 2004 with a B.S. in Business Administration, concentrating in Economics
- He received his J.D. from Duquesne University in 2007, where he graduated magna cum laude and served on the Editorial Board of the Duquesne Law Review
- While in law school, Mr. Dausch also completed an externship with the Honorable David Stewart Cercone of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and served as a legal research assistant to Professor Kenneth E. Gray
- Memberships and Affiliations Mr. Dausch is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia and maintains bar admissions with multiple federal district courts
- In January 2026, Mr. Dausch was appointed to serve a two-year term on the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board Rules Committee
- Mr. Dausch has also taught several legal writing and business law classes as an adjunct professor of law at Duquesne University
- In 2013, Mr. Dausch was selected by The Legal Intelligencer as one of only 38 “Lawyers on the Fast Track” in Pennsylvania
- This recognition is given to attorneys under the age of 40 who have demonstrated excellence in four categories: development of the law, advocacy and community contributions, service to the bar and peer/public recognition
- He was selected to the 2013 and 2015-2022 Pennsylvania Rising Stars lists (Thomson Reuters)
- Mr. Dausch has also been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation since 2025
Practice Areas Explained
Mark K. Dausch's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark K. Dausch handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
Business & Corporate Law in Pittsburgh
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Civil Litigation in Pittsburgh
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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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Why Clients in Pittsburgh Choose Mark K. Dausch
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 Mark K. Dausch's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar, Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association, and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Mark K. Dausch can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Mark K. Dausch 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 Mark K. Dausch 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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