Atty. Michael A. Shiner
Mike has experience in all aspects of bankruptcy and commercial litigation . He has been involved in bankruptcy cases, large and small, throughout the United States.
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Michael A. Shiner is a bankruptcy attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Tucker Arensberg PC. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section Council of the Allegheny County Bar Association. Educated at University of Pittsburgh (JD, 1996) and University of Pittsburgh (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mike has experience in all aspects of bankruptcy and commercial litigation
- He has been involved in bankruptcy cases, large and small, throughout the United States
- Mike represents major insurers in coverage disputes in both federal and state courts
- Mike also counsels business clients in connection with all aspects of financial and real estate transactions, as well as providing general representation, especially to distressed companies, including health care providers such as Aliquippa Community Hospital
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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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