Justin N. Leonelli is an associate in the firm’s Pittsburgh office. Justin focuses his practice on dispute resolution with an emphasis on construction and infrastructure, complex commercial litigation, international arbitration, and energy disputes.
As a part of his construction practice, Justin represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals in a variety of public and private construction disputes nationwide. He handles all construction-related claims, including delay claims, defective construction claims, mechanic’s lien claims, bonding disputes, and differing site condition claims, among many others. Justin also assists in negotiating and drafting construction contracts for a wide range of projects.
In addition, Justin regularly represents clients in complex commercial litigation and international arbitration disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, UCC-claims, and business tort claims. Justin also has significant experience representing entities in the energy industry, including mid-stream entities, natural gas exploration companies, and coal burning facilities, in a variety of lawsuits arising from their operations.
Alongside his legal practice, Justin is actively involved in the Pittsburgh community. He serves on the board of directors for a non-profit organization focused on providing apprenticeship programs for individuals seeking employment in the manufacturing industry. He also serves on the firm’s associates’ committee for the Pittsburgh office.
