Atty. William Scott Hardy

Atty. William Scott Hardy

William Scott Hardy is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, health care. William received a B.A. degree from Allegheny College in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About William Scott Hardy at a glance

William Scott Hardy is a Managing Partner, Pittsburgh Office based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in U.S. Supreme Court (1996), Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District (1997), and West Virginia U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia U.S. District Court, Southern (2009). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1996) and Allegheny College (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Federal Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association American Bar Association Allegheny County Bar Association, West Virginia Bar Association. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Scott Hardy is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, health care
  • William received a B.A. degree from Allegheny College in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • William practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

William Scott Hardy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Scott Hardy 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.

William Scott Hardy 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.

William Scott Hardy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

William Scott Hardy is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 William Scott Hardy

Where is William Scott Hardy's law office located?
William Scott Hardy's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Scott Hardy handle?
William Scott Hardy focuses on employment, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has William Scott Hardy practiced law?
William Scott Hardy has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did William Scott Hardy go to law school?
William Scott Hardy earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact William Scott Hardy for a consultation?
You can contact William Scott Hardy 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.
What awards or recognition has William Scott Hardy received?
William Scott Hardy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1996
B.A.
Allegheny College
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996
Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District
Admitted: 1997
West Virginia U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia U.S. District Court, Southern
Admitted: 2009

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