Atty. Ronald G. Backer
Ronald Backer is an attorney who practices in both the Real Estate Department and the Commercial & Business Litigation Department of Rothman Gordon. Appointed Chair of the Real Estate Department in 2015, he specializes in transactional work, such as negotiating commercial leases and real estate purchases and sales, He also represents clients in real estate tax assessment appeals.
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Ronald G. Backer is an Of Counsel based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Rothman Gordon, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1976). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1976) and University of Pittsburgh (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allegheny County Bar Association. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ronald Backer is an attorney who practices in both the Real Estate Department and the Commercial & Business Litigation Department of Rothman Gordon
- Appointed Chair of the Real Estate Department in 2015, he specializes in transactional work, such as negotiating commercial leases and real estate purchases and sales, He also represents clients in real estate tax assessment appeals
- He has authored two pieces on Pennsylvania Landlord Remedies: “Pennsylvania Landlord Remedies: Collection of Rent and Recovery of Possession” and “Pennsylvania Landlord Remedies: An Update”, for Dickinson Law Review and has lectured extensively on that subject
- With regard to litigation, he represents clients across the spectrum, including real estate, business and corporate disputes, will contests, labor and employment matters, and zoning hearings
- Prior to joining Rothman Gordon, Ron served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Maurice Louik in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County
- Ron received his B.S., summa cum laude, and his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh
- He was the Executive Note Editor for the University of Pittsburgh Law Review from 1975 – 1976 and authored “Leong v
Takasaki
- Greater Protection Against Negligently Inflicted Emotional Distress” for the University of Pittsburgh Law Review
- He is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Ron is rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale Hubbell
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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