Atty. Sam Happel

Atty. Sam Happel

Sam Happel is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, securities and 2 other areas of law. Sam received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (412) 685-2677

Profile Summary

About Sam Happel at a glance

Sam Happel is a business, securities, and litigation attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1991) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of K (1991). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1991) and Cornell University (B.S., 1988). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sam Happel is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, securities and 2 other areas of law
  • Sam received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Sam practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Sam Happel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sam Happel 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.

Sam Happel is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Securities Law

Sam Happel is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

Sam Happel 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sam Happel

Where is Sam Happel's law office located?
Sam Happel's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sam Happel handle?
Sam Happel focuses on business, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Sam Happel practiced law?
Sam Happel has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Sam Happel go to law school?
Sam Happel earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact Sam Happel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1991
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of K
Admitted: 1991

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