Atty. Stephen A. Antonelli

Atty. Stephen A. Antonelli

Area of Emphasis Steve Antonelli is a shareholder in the Employment and Labor, Litigation, Energy and Natural Resources and Emerging Technologies groups of Babst Calland. His practice includes representing employers of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies, large healthcare organizations and the technology industry, to non-profit organizations and family-owned businesses.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 21 yrs experience 21 year
Call (412) 394-5668 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen A. Antonelli at a glance

Stephen A. Antonelli is a Shareholder based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Babst Calland. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, environmental, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania United States Cou (2005). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Boston College (B.S., 2000). Active member of Allegheny County. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Area of Emphasis Steve Antonelli is a shareholder in the Employment and Labor, Litigation, Energy and Natural Resources and Emerging Technologies groups of Babst Calland
  • His practice includes representing employers of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies, large healthcare organizations and the technology industry, to non-profit organizations and family-owned businesses
  • He counsels clients, in all phases of employment and labor law, from complex class and collective actions and fast-paced cases involving the interpretation of restrictive covenants, to single-plaintiff discrimination claims, internal investigations and day-to-day human resources counseling
  • Mr. Antonelli also counsels clients in matters of traditional labor law, from union organization through negotiation and the administration of collective bargaining agreements
  • In addition to his experience as a federal and state court litigator, Mr. Antonelli has also practiced before a number of administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and numerous state human relations commissions, the United States Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board, and Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
  • His appellate experience includes practice before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Third and Sixth Circuits, Pennsylvania Superior Court, and Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court
  • Background Mr. Antonelli received his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law in 2005, where he served as the Executive Comments Editor of the 7th Volume of the Duquesne Business Law Journal
  • He was a member of the Louis L. Manderino Honor Society and a participant in the National First Amendment Moot Court Competition at Vanderbilt University
  • He received two CALI Excellence for the Future Awards
  • During his law school career, Mr. Antonelli completed judicial externships with Chief Justice Ralph J. Cappy of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and President Judge Joseph A. Del Sole of the Pennsylvania Superior Court
  • He also served as a summer intern for Pine Tree Legal Services in Portland, Maine
  • Mr. Antonelli graduated from Boston College in 2000, earning a B.S. in Finance
  • After graduation, he worked for two years as the Director of Operations for a privately-owned satellite television provider based in Greenwich, Connecticut
  • Memberships and Affiliations Mr. Antonelli is admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • He is a member of the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar associations
  • He is presently serving a three-year term as a council member of the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section and is a member of of the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Boston College Alumni Association
  • Mr. Antonelli is the chair of Babst Calland’s Employment and Labor Group, as well as a member of the Firm’s Associate Review Committee, Energy Steering Committee, and Human Resources Committee
  • He is also one of the editors of the Shale Energy Law Blog and a regular contributor to the firm’s annual Babst Calland Report
  • Publications/Presentations Mr. Antonelli has written several articles focusing on employment law for Pennsylvania Law Weekly and The PIOGA Press
  • He also spoke on a panel at the Allegheny County Bar Association’s 2019 Bench-Bar Conference on the topic of “Finding Success in Workplace Interactions.”

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen A. Antonelli's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen A. Antonelli handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Stephen A. Antonelli is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

Stephen A. Antonelli is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Stephen A. Antonelli is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

Stephen A. Antonelli is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation 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 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.

Looking for additional Pennsylvania attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Pittsburgh or all attorneys in Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen A. Antonelli

Where is Stephen A. Antonelli's law office located?
Stephen A. Antonelli's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Babst Calland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen A. Antonelli handle?
Stephen A. Antonelli focuses on employment, litigation, environmental, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Stephen A. Antonelli practiced law?
Stephen A. Antonelli has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Stephen A. Antonelli go to law school?
Stephen A. Antonelli earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S., 2000).
How can I contact Stephen A. Antonelli for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen A. Antonelli directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University School of Law
- 2005
B.S.
Boston College
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania United States Cou
Admitted: 2005

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.