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Stephen J. Summers

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Practice Areas

  • Employment Practices Law
  • Premises Liability
  • Tort and Casualty Litigation
  • General Business and Municipal Litigation
  • Civil Rights and Municipal Law
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Wrongful Death Claims
  • Dram Shop Claims

Stephen Summers' practice encompasses a wide range of civil cases in both state and federal courts. He concentrates his practice on the defense of employment matters, premises liability, product liability, construction and municipal liability and insurance disputes. He has also argued frequently before the appellate courts of Pennsylvania.


Mr. Summers regularly tries cases brought against employers, major retail establishments, property owners, and insurers, 

Additionally, he serves as coverage counsel, addressing issues of tort and casualty insurance coverage for individuals, corporations and municipalities. 

Education

  • Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio
    • J.D. - 1983
  • Saint Vincent College
    • B.A.
    • Major: Business Administration

Bar Admission

  • Pennsylvania, 1983
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit

Honors

  • Selected to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2015 - 2023
  • Martindale Hubbell – AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review rated

Professional Associations

  • American Academy of Trial Attorneys
  • Allegheny County Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • Pennsylvania Defense Institute

Current Employment Position

  • Managing Partner & Co-Founder