Atty. Michael A Kostiew

Atty. Michael A Kostiew

Michael A Kostiew is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, commercial, real estate and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Liberty University in 2000, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Michael A Kostiew at a glance

Michael A Kostiew is an Associate based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (2006) and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (2008). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Liberty University (B.S. Government, 2000). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael A Kostiew is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, commercial, real estate and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Liberty University in 2000, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Michael practices at Reed Smith LLP in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael A Kostiew's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

Michael A Kostiew is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Estate & Trust Litigation

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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

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Where is Michael A Kostiew's law office located?
Michael A Kostiew's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A Kostiew handle?
Michael A Kostiew focuses on business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Michael A Kostiew practiced law?
Michael A Kostiew has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Michael A Kostiew go to law school?
Michael A Kostiew earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S. Government, 2000).
How can I contact Michael A Kostiew for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duquesne University School of Law
- 2006
B.S. Government
Liberty University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

New Hampshire
Admitted: 2006
Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 2008

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