Jeffrey T. Criswell
Partner
Jeffrey T. Criswell is a Partner with Leech Tishman and a member of the Litigation and Insurance Coverage Practice Groups. Jeff also leads the E-Discovery Group. Based in the Pittsburgh office, Jeff is an experienced litigator that regularly handles a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters.
With experience in an array of industries, Jeff’s practice is focused on partnership and shareholder disputes, and commercial contract disputes. In addition, Jeff regularly handles real estate, construction, trade secret, and employment matters.
Jeff routinely advocates for clients in commercial arbitrations, as well as state and federal courts. He has significant trial experience, including serving as the first-chair attorney in multiple jury trials. Always conscious of a client’s objectives, Jeff also regularly assists clients in resolving disputes without the need for litigation.
Academics
J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law
B.A. in Corporate Communications, Elon University
Admissions
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Experience
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
Cipriani & Werner, P.C.
Professional Memberships
Allegheny County Bar Association
Community Involvement
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting (Member, Community Advisory Council)
Publications
“The Continued Fallout From the Uber Data Breach and What It Means for Pa,” The Legal Intelligencer (April 11, 2018)
“Counseling Clients in the Aftermath of the Uber Data Breach,” The Legal Intelligencer (February 8, 2018)
South Carolina Journal of International Law & Business