Pittsburgh Local Counsel Lawyer for Out-of-State Attorneys and Businesses
Pittsburgh Local Counsel Lawyer
If you're dealing with a case in the Pittsburgh area and need a licensed Pennsylvania attorney to help move it forward, whether you're another law firm, an in-house lawyer, or a business handling this yourself, James Tallman can serve as local counsel or litigation co-counsel, in state or federal court.
Admitted in PA States Courts and the U.S. District Court, Western District of PA
Areas of Litigation Experience
James's litigation background spans personal injury, civil rights, construction disputes, and business disputes. If your case falls within one of these areas and you want local counsel who can take on more than a filing role, James can offer working knowledge of the subject matter as well as Pennsylvania procedure.
If your case is outside these areas, James can still serve as local counsel for admission and filing purposes, working alongside your existing lawyer on the substance of the case.
Personal Injury
Civil Rights
Construction Disputes
Business Disputes
How James Can Support Your Case
Local counsel arrangements aren't one-size-fits-all, and James works within whatever scope fits your case.
At one end, that means formally sponsoring your pro hac vice admission and filing what's needed, while you remain in control of the case. At the other, it means taking on a more active role, from advising on Pennsylvania procedure and local court
"I have been practicing in the federal and local courts in Western Pa. for 30 years. I know the courts. I know the judges. If you need local counsel, I can help." - James Tallman, Founder of JTT LAW LLC
Courts and Regions
James is based in Pittsburgh and admitted to practice in Pennsylvania state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the federal court covering the Pittsburgh region. He regularly serves as local counsel for cases filed in Allegheny County and the surrounding Western Pennsylvania courts.
