Atty. Russell David Giancola
Russ Giancola is an experienced trial lawyer who has handled a wide variety of litigation matters for businesses and individuals. Russ focuses his practice on commercial litigation and election law.
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Russell David Giancola is a Counsel based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at Leech Tishman. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2005) and West Virginia United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit United States District Court for (2008). Educated at University of Colorado School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 2002). Active member of Allegheny County Bar Association. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Russ Giancola is an experienced trial lawyer who has handled a wide variety of litigation matters for businesses and individuals
- Russ focuses his practice on commercial litigation and election law
- Russ has worked with businesses in the construction, financial, healthcare, maritime, and telecom industries
- He brings litigation experience in title and warranty claims, bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, breach of contract actions, insurance coverage, employment, and professional liability claims, and is experienced in conducting corporate and internal investigations
- Russ also has significant successful appellate experience
- Russ’s election law practice includes representing local, state, and federal candidates and political committees
- He has handled a variety of election disputes, including election contests, nomination objections, recounts, challenges regarding absentee and mail-in ballots, and redistricting and reapportionment litigation
- He has also planned and participated in election day operations on behalf of numerous campaigns
- Prior to entering private practice, Russ served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Ronald W. Folino in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County
Practice Areas Explained
Russell David Giancola's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Russell David Giancola 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.
Russell David Giancola is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Russell David Giancola is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Russell David Giancola is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Russell David Giancola is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Russell David Giancola is one of 454,532 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 Erie 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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