Atty. Michael Stief
Michael Stief is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026.
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Michael Stief is a employment and litigation attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Stief is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Michael, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Stief handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael Stief is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Stief is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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.
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