Atty. Michael E. Fink
Area of Emphasis Michael Fink is a shareholder in the Corporate and Commercial and Emerging Technologies groups of Babst Calland. Mr.
Aerospace, Aviation and Airports & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA
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Michael E. Fink is a Shareholder based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Babst Calland. Their practice focuses on business and aviation. Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Albright College (B.S., 2002). Active member of Allegheny County Bar Association. Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E. Fink
- Area of Emphasis Michael Fink is a shareholder in the Corporate and Commercial and Emerging Technologies groups of Babst Calland
- Mr. Fink focuses his practice on assisting high-tech start-up ventures with both fundraising and general corporate or governance matters
- He also counsels clients with technology transactions and licensing, and he works on both the buy-side and the sell-side in mergers and acquisitions in the technology, real estate, energy, and healthcare sectors
- Entity selection and formation, preparation and programming of capitalization tables and distribution models, and corporate governance counseling are additional services Mr. Fink routinely provides clients
- Background Mr. Fink graduated magna cum laude from Albright College in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, and he was elected a lifetime member of the Society of Jacob Albright Scholars
- In 2011, he earned his Juris Doctor summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, with numerous awards including election to the Order of the Coif
- Prior to joining Babst Calland, Mr. Fink was an associate in the corporate practice of a Pittsburgh law firm, where he counseled clients on a wide variety of corporate matters, ranging from M&A, to business formation and planning, to SEC compliance
- Memberships and Affiliations Mr. Fink is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and he is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association
- He is also a registered patent attorney with the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Mr. Fink serves on the board of directors and is the corporate secretary for the Pittsburgh Philharmonic, a 501(c)(3) organization, and he is a freelance musician performing throughout the greater Pittsburgh region
- Mr. Fink received Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognitions for Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law in 2024-2025
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Business & Corporate Law in Pittsburgh
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Aviation Law 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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Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and aviation, Michael E. Fink 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 Michael E. Fink 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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