Our Practice Areas

How We Can Help

The attorneys of Smith Butz possess a variety of experiences and specialties to serve our clients' needs. From estate planning and mineral rights to corporate law and litigation, we deliver comprehensive legal services with personalized attention.

Wills, Estates & Trusts

Comprehensive estate planning, wills, trusts, probate administration, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and elder law for individuals, families, and business owners across Pennsylvania.

Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationPowers of AttorneyTrust LitigationElder Law

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Oil, Gas & Coal Rights

Expert lease negotiation, mineral rights protection, royalty dispute resolution, and land reclamation services for landowners and surface owners throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Lease NegotiationRoyalty DisputesMineral Rights LitigationRight of Way AgreementsLand Reclamation

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Business & Corporate Law

Full-service business counsel including entity formation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, financial services, and employment matters for businesses of all sizes.

Entity FormationMergers & AcquisitionsCorporate GovernanceContractsEmployment Law

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Real Estate & Property

Complete legal support for residential and commercial property transactions, property disputes, zoning matters, and title issues for buyers, sellers, developers, and property owners.

TransactionsProperty DisputesZoning & Land UseTitle IssuesOil & Gas Property Rights

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Litigation & Defense

Skilled trial attorneys providing commercial litigation, construction litigation, employment disputes, railroad and occupational disease defense, and mass tort defense.

Commercial LitigationRailroad DefenseMass Tort DefenseConstruction LitigationCollections

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Municipal Law & Land Use

Guidance through zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, conditional use permits, and municipal representation for property owners and municipalities.

Zoning OrdinancesLand UsePermits & ApprovalsVariancesMunicipal Counsel

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Arbitration & Mediation

Professional alternative dispute resolution services including arbitration, mediation, and specialized oil and gas dispute resolution.

ArbitrationMediationOil & Gas ADRCommercial DisputesADR Clause Drafting

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Local Counsel Services

Reliable local counsel representation in Western Pennsylvania State and Federal Courts for out-of-state attorneys across all practice areas.

State CourtFederal CourtPro Hac ViceLocal RulesCourt Appearances

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Appellate Practice

Expert appellate advocacy at all levels including state and federal appeals, administrative proceedings, and arbitration challenges.

State AppealsFederal AppealsAdministrative AppealsAppellate BriefsOral Argument

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Your Legal Partner

How We Can Help

At Smith Butz, we understand that legal matters can be overwhelming. Our experienced attorneys provide clear guidance and strong advocacy, tailored to your specific situation.

Call for a Consultation (724) 941-3020

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Contact Smith Butz today for a confidential consultation about your legal matter.

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(724) 745-5121

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88 Center Church Road

McMurray, PA 15317