Overall Rating
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4.9 /5.0
37 Client Reviews
$ 300-400 per hour
About Kimberly
Biography
Kimberly J. Kisner joined Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl as a Partner in April 2018. Previously, Kim founded Kisner Law Firm, LLC and served as its managing member for more than 15 years. With more than twenty years of legal experience, she assists businesses, property owners, and individuals with employment law and human resource matters, property tax assessment appeals and landlord tenant issues, and incorporations and contracts.
Kim has experience in all aspects of employment law including such areas as discrimination and harassment under state and federal statutes, employment and severance agreements, non-competition and confidentiality agreements, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family Medical Leave Act. She has handled employment litigation and administrative claims in courts and agencies in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Additionally, Kim helps her clients avoid litigation by reviewing their human resource policies and practices to ensure they are in compliance. To keep her clients in the workplace and out of the courtroom, Kim provides client-specific “legal audits” – identifying the most likely grounds for employment-related problems. She follows an audit with compliance and training recommendations geared towards any problem areas. Her counsel does not end with the audit. Kim also works in assisting with the creation or revision of employee handbooks, drafting policies and procedures, providing training for management and staff, and providing on-call advice for employment-related questions or dilemmas.
Every small business needs a trusted legal counselor, but most do not need an in-house attorney. Serving as outside general counsel to businesses in Pittsburgh and throughout Pennsylvania, Kim advises on everything from incorporation to major transactions and disputes. She is fully capable in all areas of business law, so she can assist with virtually any legal issue or situation that may arise. Kim helps new start-ups, growing companies, and established businesses.
Property owners, buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants rely on Ms. Kisner to assess their situations and help them avoid later disputes. From first-time property owners to the most experienced landlords, it is difficult for those in the real estate business to keep abreast of ever-changing laws and best practices. Kim's clients benefit from her familiarity with the laws of buying, selling, and leasing properties and from her years of personal experience as a Pittsburgh landlord. She will work with you as an advocate in court, a negotiator in transactions, and a trusted real estate business adviser to help you achieve the best possible outcomes.
Kim helps property owners from all across Allegheny County in their assessment appeals. She can step in at any time up and take over the whole process for you. For a low flat fee, she will take care of everything for you at the hearing for a low flat fee or on a contigency basis for select properties. When the hearing date arrives, you don’t even need to attend. Just relax and let Kim handle everything.
Before founding the Kisner Law Firm, Kim practiced at large and small firms in Pittsburgh. She graduated summa cum laude from West Virginia University and received her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh where she served as Lead Topics Editor of the Law Review.
Kim is a past Chair of the Sole and Small Firm Practitioners section of the ACBA and serves as Vice President of the Greater Pittsburgh chapter of the West Virginia Alumni Association. She also serves as an Arbitrator for the Special Landlord/Tenant Arbitration Panel in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. She is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of West Virginia. She is a member of the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia Bar Associations.
Kim is a residential real estate investor in the City of Pittsburgh’s Park Place neighborhood where she resides. She volunteers with the Junior League of Pittsburgh, a non-profit women’s organization committed to improving local communities. She chaired the Junior League of Pittsburgh’s 2007 Designers’ Show House, raising a record $122,000. Kim was recognized for her professional and community-based efforts when she was selected by Pittsburgh Magazine and the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP) as one of 2006’s “40 Under 40.” Kim was also recognized by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as a 2008 Community Champion. She was honored by the Governor as one of Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business for 2009.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
50%
28 years
Real Estate
15%
28 years
Business
10%
28 years
Contracts and Agreements
10%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017 2016 2014
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 28 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in West Virginia for 28 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC
525 William Penn Place, Floor 28, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
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Kimberly J. Kisner's Reviews
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Posted by Michael | December 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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For Sale By Owner Attorney
Inexperience is something that is very scary when you’re about to make the largest investment you’ve ever made. My wife and I as first time home buyers had many questions and were not expecting to buy a for sale by owner home. The house was in a great neighborhood and great school district but homes ...
Posted by Jasmine | December 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful
I contacted Kim to assist with a legal matter with my landlord. She was very knowledgeable each time I spoke with her and paid attention to detail. She was very efficient in the way she handled the case and thankfully was able to resolve without me incurring further fees and headaches. Thank you...
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helpful and gave great advice
Kim was very helpful and gave guidance when assisting with reassessing the property tax for a home I was purchasing. I would recommend her to anyone looking to do the same!
Posted by Sara | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dedicated and tenacious!
Kim did a great job with our tax appeal process. It was long and drawn out, but she always kept us informed and aware of next steps. Her hard work paid off . . .and our appeal was finally granted. Money well spent! I would use her again and highly recommend her.
Posted by Abdul | February 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Big Win on property assessment appeal
I hired Kim for a hearing appeal after I failed the first time in lowering my property assessment. Honestly, Kim handled my case very professionally and responded promptly to all my phone calls and emails. She's a great lawyer who knows very well what she's doing. Her office represented me at court a...
Kimberly J. Kisner's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kim is excellent. Her legal advice is direct and incisive. I have successfully relied on Kim's legal guidance numerous times- for over 15+ years."
"Kim is an extremely effective real estate lawyer who knows infinitely more than I do about the local property tax appeal process. She's both very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to--the perfect combination!"
"Kim has a wealth of experience and expertise in a variety of matters. I am happy to endorse her, and her firm."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have seen first hand the results Attorney Kisner gets for her clients. To say I am impressed is a vast understatement. Her legal ability is matched only by her excellent rapport with clients. I give her my highest recommendation."
"I cannot endorse Kim Kisner strongly enough. She is not only a great adviser and a fierce litigator, she is a good person. The employers and property owners represented by the Kisner Law Firm know that they are in good hands with a trusted and experienced attorney managing the practice. I had the pleasure of working with Kim for several years, and as I got to know her very well, I was constantly impressed with her. I would recommend her to anyone."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Kim for almost 9 years. She and I had a case several years ago on a landlord tenant matter. She was a zealous advocate for her landlord client. Further, I consistently refer any employment/labor and landlord/tenant cases to her because I am confident that she will handle them appropriately and treat the client right. She is very knowledgeable in her field and has since been yielding great results for many of her Allegheny County Assessment Appeals. I would not hesitate to use her or refer her cases for her expertise in employment, contracts, and real estate matters."
"When it comes to employment law and legal matters in the work place, Kim just gets it. If you employ two or more people, protect your business by talking to Kim Kisner."
"Kim brings to her practice a wealth of subject matter expertise as well as invaluable practical advice from her extensive experience in property management and litigation. She is efficient, effective, personable, and responsive to boot. Whether you need drafting, counseling or litigation services, Kim will guide you through the process as you woudl expect from a smart, trusted friend. I heartily endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Over the past year I have had the pleasure of getting to know Kimberly. On many occasions she has shown her high level of professionalism and understanding when it comes to business owners and their unique employment concerns. Her thorough understanding of Employment Law has made it easy for me to refer clients to her when. I would not hesitate to refer my clients to her again because I know she will treat them well."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Running for Public Office graduate, CORO Center for Civic Leadership
2009
Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women in Business 2009, Commonwealth of PA- Dept. of Community and Economic Development
2008
Community Champion, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
2006
40 Under 40, Pittsburgh Magazine
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Arbitrator for Special Landlord/Tenant Arbitration Panel, Allegheny County
2006 - Present
Volunteer Attorney Panel - employment law/hr, Bayer Center for Non Profit Management
2003 - Present
Managing Member, Kisner Law Firm, LLC
1999 - 2002
Associate Attorney, Tucker Arensberg, PC
1996 - 1999
Associate Attorney, Volk Hellerstedt & Connolly
Associations
2016 - Present
Allegany County Bar Association, Labor and Employment SectionCouncil
2012 - Present
Society for Human Resource Management
2007 - Present
Business Networking InternationalMember
2005 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Practice Section
2005 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
2003 - Present
Junior League of PittsburghMember
1997 - Present
West Virginia Bar Association
1997 - Present
Allegheny County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
1997 - Present
Allegheny County Bar Association
1997 - Present
Western Pennsylvania Real Estate Investors AssociationMember
2012 - 2015
Allegheny County Bar Association, Sole and Small Firm Practitioners CommitteeCouncil Member
2011 - 2012
Allegheny County Bar Association, Sole and Small Firm Practitioners SectionChair
2010 - 2011
Junior League of PittsburghBoard of Directors, Nominating Director
2009 - 2009
Junior League of PittsburghBoard of Directors, Placement Director
2008 - 2011
Allegheny County Bar Association, Sole and Small Firm Practitioners CommitteeCouncil Member
2006 - 2012
Pittsburgh Human Resources Association
2006 - 2007
Junior League of PittsburghCo-Chair of 2007 Designers' Showhouse
Education
1996
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
West Virginia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Naval Reactors, 814 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Blvd, West Mifflin, PA 15122
Buying and Selling a House
2016
Employment Law for Nonprofits
Employment Law for Nonprofits
2015
Allegheny County Bench Bar Conference
Tips and Tricks for the Solo and Small Firm Practitioners:
2015
Allegheny County Bar Association Committee on Exempt Organizations
Recent Updates in Employment Law Affecting Nonprofits
2014
Real Estate 101
Landlord and Tenant Law in Western PA
2014
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
The Most Frequently Encountered Landlord Tenant Issues
2014
PA Continuing Legal Education
Landlord Tenant Law: How to Prosper in the New Market
2014
Allegheny County Bench Bar Conference
Making It Rain: How to Survive/Thrive in a Solo or Small Firm Practice
2013
Commercial & Residential Landlord-Tenant Law
Commercial & Residential Landlord-Tenant Law
2012
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Representing Residential Landlords and Tenants
2010
Bench Bar Conference
How to Handle Employment Law Issues in Your Own Law Firm
2009
Women in Business
Using Networking and Social Media to Advance Your Career
2009
Continuing Legal Education - How to start and manage a Sole Practice or Small Firm in today's economy
Human Resources: Employees and their Benefits
Publications
2014
Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI)
Landlord Tenant Eviction Process in Western PA
2014
2014
Allegheny County Bar Association
Making It Rain: How to Survive/Thrive in a Solo or Small Firm Practice
2013
Tribune Review
Thousands wait for assessment appeal hearings
2009
Allegheny County Bar Association's How to start and manage a Sole Practice or Small Firm in today's economy
Human Resources: Employees and Their Benefits
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long does a landlord have to sue for back rent in PA ?
03 Oct 2017
Q&A
Can my employer change my job from salary to hourly without my consent?
04 Jan 2011