Atty. Thomas L. Van Kirk

Atty. Thomas L. Van Kirk

Thomas L. Van Kirk is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust and trade regulation, securities litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas L. Van Kirk at a glance

Thomas L. Van Kirk is a business, litigation, and energy attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. Supreme Court (1971). Educated at The Penn State Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1970) and Bucknell University (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas L. Van Kirk is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust and trade regulation, securities litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a A.B. degree from Bucknell University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Thomas practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas L. Van Kirk's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas L. Van Kirk 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.

Thomas L. Van Kirk is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas L. Van Kirk is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Thomas L. Van Kirk is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas L. Van Kirk

Where is Thomas L. Van Kirk's law office located?
Thomas L. Van Kirk's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas L. Van Kirk handle?
Thomas L. Van Kirk focuses on business, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Thomas L. Van Kirk practiced law?
Thomas L. Van Kirk has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Thomas L. Van Kirk go to law school?
Thomas L. Van Kirk earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (A.B., 1967).
How can I contact Thomas L. Van Kirk for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas L. Van Kirk received?
Thomas L. Van Kirk's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The Penn State Dickinson School of Law
- 1970
A.B.
Bucknell University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1971

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