Atty. Steven D. Irwin

Atty. Steven D. Irwin

Steven D. Irwin handles business matters, routinely interacts with government bodies, and counsels high-level management defending against or asserting allegations of fraudulent conduct.

Erie Erie 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven D. Irwin at a glance

Steven D. Irwin is a Partner based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at Leech Tishman. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, business, securities, and government. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S (1989). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1986) and Harvard College (A.B., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association Allegheny County Bar Association. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steven D. Irwin handles business matters, routinely interacts with government bodies, and counsels high-level management defending against or asserting allegations of fraudulent conduct
  • Steve led the firm’s Labor & Employment Group for a decade and continues to counsel clients on all legal aspects of the employment relationship and labor compliance, with special emphasis on the financial services sector
  • Steve served as Commissioner of Banking & Securities under two Governors and sat on the Board of Trustees of the Investor Protection Trust
  • He served as President-Elect of the North American Securities Administrators Association and held leadership roles on the Federal Legislation Committee, Enforcement Section, and the Dodd-Frank Working Group
  • Steve was an independent director of the third business development fund of Franklin Square Investments from its formation
  • Steve was Legislative Assistant to U.S
  • Senator Arlen Specter and began his career as law clerk to Third Circuit Judge Joseph F. Weis, Jr. of the U.S
  • Court of Appeals
  • In February 2023, Steve became Josh Shapiro’s first appointment as Governor when he was named to the Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline left by President Judge James Eisenhower
  • Steve regularly lectures on many aspects of the law, including employment, securities, fraud, construction, policy and politics, and for-profit and non-profit business matters
  • He has presented before the U.S
  • Congress, the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the National Business Institute, the Council on Education and Management, Heinz College of Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University and the American Institute of CPAs
  • He has been published numerous times and was Associate Editor of Law & Policy in International Business
  • Steve is a former member of the firm’s Management Committee

Practice Areas Explained

Steven D. Irwin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven D. Irwin 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.

Steven D. Irwin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Steven D. Irwin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Securities Law

Steven D. Irwin is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven D. Irwin

Where is Steven D. Irwin's law office located?
Steven D. Irwin's law practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The firm is Leech Tishman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven D. Irwin handle?
Steven D. Irwin focuses on employment, business, securities, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Steven D. Irwin practiced law?
Steven D. Irwin has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Steven D. Irwin go to law school?
Steven D. Irwin earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (A.B., 1981).
How can I contact Steven D. Irwin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Steven D. Irwin received?
Steven D. Irwin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1986
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S
Admitted: 1989

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