Samuel H. Simon - Pittsburgh, PA
Attorney at Houston Harbaugh, P.C.
Litigation Lawyers in Pittsburgh, PA
Three Gateway Center 401 Liberty Ave. 22nd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222 - 1005
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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33
Years
Experience
Pittsburgh Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Litigation
- Bankruptcy and Collections
- Oil & Gas Law
- Will and Trust Litigation
- Construction Law
- Employment Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Co-chair of Houston Harbaugh’s Litigation practice group, Sam is well versed in all areas of civil law with a particular focus on commercial/business litigation. Sam regularly represents clients in the construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and wholesale/retail/ distribution industries, as well as individuals in matters such as:
- Construction litigation
- Environmental litigation
- Breach of contract disputes
- Negligence
- Restrictive covenants
- Civil rights
- Collections/creditors’ rights
- Lease disputes
Sam also represents architects and engineers in such matters as faulty design specifications and design negligence.
Prior to joining Houston Harbaugh, Sam practiced law in the state of Ohio for eight years where he handled business disputes as well as defense of civil rights for government employees. Sam also served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Ohio and represented a number of governmental agencies, including the Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors, the Ohio Division of Securities, and the Ohio Division of Real Estate. While an Assistant Attorney General, Sam was awarded the Jeffrey Goldsmith Outstanding Attorney Award by the Business and Government Regulations Section of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
Sam regularly presents on litigation and business-related topics to professional organizations and corporations. Currently, Sam teaches Federal Civil Rights Litigation at the Duquesne University School of Law where he guides students through the civil rights process of an actual federally-appointed case.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2019
Other Sources of Feedback About Samuel H. Simon
Included on the 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Akron School of Law,
Akron,
Ohio
J.D.
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University of Akron School of Law,
Akron,
Ohio
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Non Legal Education
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University of Pittsburgh
B.S.
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University of Pittsburgh
Current Employment Position(s)
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Director
Past Positions
- Isaac, Brant, Ledman and Teeter, LLP
- State of Ohio, Assistant Attorney General
Classes and Seminars
- Adjunct Professor Duquesne University School of Law
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer, Fox Chapel Youth Sports
Representative Cases
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Represented land owner seeking compensation from EQT for sale of hydrocarbons.
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Represented a Western Pennsylvania-based mineral resources producer in matters regarding pollution claims.
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Represented an architectural firm in a claim regarding alleged faulty design specifications.
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Represented a nationwide retailer in multiple breach of contract disputes, secured claims and bankruptcy preference actions throughout the country.
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Represented an engineering firm in a claim of design negligence regarding a safety valve on a natural gas expansion tank.
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Represented physicians, sales personnel, and information technology specialists in the prosecution and defense of restrictive covenants.
Published Works
Articles
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OSHA's new view from drones raises issues, Butler County Business Matters, May 2019
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Land owner seeks compensation from EQT for sale of hydrocarbons, West Virginia Record, June 5, 2018
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- Ohio
- West Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
Other Affiliations
- Allegheny County Bar Association (Member)
- Defense Research Institute (DRI) (Member)
- Duquesne University School of Law (Adjunct Professor)
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Contact
Three Gateway Center
401 Liberty Ave.
22nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 - 1005
Phone: 412-288-2263
Fax: 412-281-4499
Email: Send a message
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https://www.hh-law.com/
- http://www.pitiptechblog.com (Pittsburgh IP and Tech Blog)
- https://hh-law.com/insights/ (Houston Harbaugh Law Blog)
Hours: M - F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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