Kenneth C. Foltz, Sr.

Partner

Kenneth C. Foltz, Sr. is a Partner with Leech Tishman and Co-Chair of the Energy Practice Group and the Medical Cannabis Practice Group. He is also a member of the Real Estate, Corporate, Construction and Oil and Gas Practice Groups.

Ken advises business clients on a wide range of issues including complex real estate transactions spanning industrial, office, residential and residential developments, financing structures and zoning and planning compliance.

Ken blends his real estate background with Leech Tishman’s Corporate practice in advising midsize to large companies on structures for growth and investment strategies, including crowdfunding platforms and strategies.

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Ken leads Leech Tishman’s Business Oil and Gas Team in providing a broad range of general counsel services – with a focus on the oil and gas industry. Ken utilizes his real estate background to assist with title issues / opinions and his corporate and government practice to provide sound business counsel.

Ken draws upon his government experience as the Economic Development Director for Congressman Doyle to also assist companies in resolving regulatory hurdles and identifying government contracting opportunities.

Academics
J.D., cum laude, Duquesne University School of Law
B.A. in Political Science, Minor in History, Certificate in European Studies, University of Pittsburgh

Admissions
Pennsylvania

Experience
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Klett Rooney Lieber & Schorling P.C. (now Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC)
Congressman Mike Doyle

Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Allegheny County Bar Association (Real Property Section)

Professional Accolades
Pennsylvania Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine (2008, 2011, 2012)

Publications
Duquesne Law Review
Pittsburgh Business Times
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Community Involvement
Southwestern PA WWII Memorial Project
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Grow Pittsburgh (Assist in Great Garden Giveaway Project)
Penn State Greater Allegheny Advisory Board (Treasurer, Board of Directors; Government, Community and University Relations Committees)

Insights

Feb. 12, 2020  |  Press

Leech Tishman Real Estate Partner Ken Foltz Represents Cigar Club in Conditional-Use Hearing Matter

Jan. 17, 2020  |  News

Leech Tishman Premieres First Podcast: Cannabis LawTalk

Dec. 1, 2019  |  News

Leech Tishman & Pittsburgh Technology Council to Host Cocktail Reception During 2019 Pennsylvania Society Annual Dinner Weekend

Oct. 17, 2019  |  News

Leech Tishman Partner Ken Foltz Assists RDC, Inc. in Equity Raise for Fifth Season Project

Apr. 18, 2018  |  News

Leech Tishman Raises more than $10,000 in Support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, PA – April 18, 2018 – Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl (“Leech Tishman”) is pleased…

Apr. 13, 2017  |  Client Alerts

Pennsylvania Releases Medical Marijuana Program Proposed Regulations for Doctors

By: Kenneth C. Foltz, Sr., Esq. Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy yesterday announced the…

Jan. 4, 2017  |  Press

Leech Tishman Named in the Pittsburgh Business Times’ Law Firms Energy Practice List

Leech Tishman has made The Law Firms Energy Practice List in the 12/16/2016 issue of…

Dec. 21, 2016  |  Client Alerts

Pennsylvania Announces Medical Marijuana Program Application Release Date and Timeline for Submission of Applications

By: Kenneth C. Foltz, Sr., Esq. Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy announced today that…

Apr. 20, 2016  |  Client Alerts

Washington County Property Tax Assessment Appeals- Deadline to File is August 10, 2016

Starting in 2014, Washington County began the process of reassessing all properties within the County.…

Dec. 29, 2015  |  Press

Clean Energy Advocates Receive Gifts from Washington

Leech Tishman Partner Ken Foltz quoted in PowerSource article. Read more here: http://powersource.post-gazette.com/powersource/policy-powersource/2015/12/29/Congress-extends-clean-energy-tax-credits-incentives-wind-solar-efficiency/stories/201512290003    

Dec. 23, 2015  |  Press

Federal Tax Credit Extension Gives Pittsburgh Wind Power Company a Boost

Leech Tishman partner Ken Foltz quoted in Pittsburgh Business-Times article. Read more here: Federal-tax-credit-extension-gives-Pittsburgh-wind-power-company-a-boost-Pittsburgh-Business-Times

Dec. 18, 2015  |  Client Alerts

U.S. House of Representatives Passes “Omnibus Spending Bill”

U.S. House of Representatives Passes “Omnibus Spending Bill” By: Kenneth C. Foltz Sr., Esq. As…