Atty. Michael Gerard Connelly

Atty. Michael Gerard Connelly

Michael Gerard Connelly is a lawyer practicing litigation, media law, energy and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Michael Gerard Connelly at a glance

Michael Gerard Connelly is a business, class action, trade secrets, litigation, and adr attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1997) and West Virginia United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania United States Di (2008). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Notre Dame (B.A. Government, 1994). Active member of Community Involvement •Volunteer mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, 1998 - 2003 •Director, Mt, Lebanon Montessori School, 2005 - present •Organizing Committee, Pittsburgh Chapter of Coaches vs, and Cancer. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Gerard Connelly is a lawyer practicing litigation, media law, energy and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Michael practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Gerard Connelly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Gerard Connelly 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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Class Action

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Trade Secrets

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael Gerard Connelly is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael Gerard Connelly is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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

Common questions about Michael Gerard Connelly

Where is Michael Gerard Connelly's law office located?
Michael Gerard Connelly's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Gerard Connelly handle?
Michael Gerard Connelly focuses on business, class action, trade secrets, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Michael Gerard Connelly practiced law?
Michael Gerard Connelly has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Michael Gerard Connelly go to law school?
Michael Gerard Connelly earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. Government, 1994).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- 1997
B.A. Government
University of Notre Dame
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1997
West Virginia United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania United States Di
Admitted: 2008

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