Atty. Paul J. Gitnik
Paul J. Gitnik is a lawyer practicing subrogation, business law, taxation and 4 other areas of law.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA · 41+ Years Experience
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About Paul J. Gitnik at a Glance
Paul J. Gitnik is a Lawyer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Keevican Weiss Bauerle & Hirsch LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and government. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1985), U.S. District Court, Western and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third C (1985), District of Columbia (1987), and U.S. Tax Court U.S. Supreme Court (1992). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D. Georgetown, 1985) and Duquesne University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Paul J. Gitnik
- Paul J. Gitnik is a lawyer practicing subrogation, business law, taxation and 4 other areas of law
- Paul received a B.A. degree from Duquesne University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Paul practices at Keevican Weiss Bauerle & Hirsch LLC in Pittsburgh, PA
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Paul J. Gitnik's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul J. Gitnik handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
Estate Planning & Probate in Pittsburgh
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Paul J. Gitnik is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business & Corporate Law in Pittsburgh
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Paul J. Gitnik is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real Estate Law in Pittsburgh
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Paul J. Gitnik is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Tax Law in Pittsburgh
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Paul J. Gitnik is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Government & Administrative Law in Pittsburgh
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Paul J. Gitnik is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pittsburgh Choose Paul J. Gitnik
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Paul J. Gitnik's practice in the field of estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Paul J. Gitnik brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court, Western and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third C, and District of Columbia, Paul J. Gitnik can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, business, and real estate, Paul J. Gitnik 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 Paul J. Gitnik 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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Common Legal Issues Paul J. Gitnik Handles in Pittsburgh
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Paul J. Gitnik has experience with under Pennsylvania law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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