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Jeffrey James Ludwikowski
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Biography
Mr. Ludwikowski graduated from the University of Southern California in 1983 and received his J.D. degree cum laude in 1987 from Southwestern University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Ludwikowski served as managing editor of the Law Review and was nationally recognized for his oral advocacy skills. Mr. Ludwikowski is a frequent lecturer and course planner for seminars on a wide range of commercial litigation, professional responsibility and trial technique topics. He is Peer Review Rated AV by Martindale Hubbell.
Mr. Ludwikowski has federal and state court trial experience in various subject matters, including cases involving commercial disputes, construction claims, civil rights, bankruptcy, RICO, environmental issues, products liability defense and insurance coverage. He is admitted to practice before the State Courts in both Pennsylvania and California (inactive) as well as to the United States District Courts for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the District of Colorado and the Central District of California, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Additionally, he has often assisted clients in disputes through both mediation and arbitration procedures. Mr. Ludwikowski also serves as advisor and pro bono General Counsel of the Catholic Men's Fellowship of Pittsburgh, is past Chairperson of the Pittsburgh Chapter, American Association of the Order of Malta , and remains active in both his Church and community. He is also an ordained Deacon of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 36 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton, PC
444 Liberty Ave. Suite 1105, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
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Experience
Honors
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Lawyers in Pennsylvania, National Law Journal
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1987
Corpus Juris Award, Corpus Juris Secundum
1987
Best Brief Nationally, Jessup International Law moot Court Competition
1987
Best Oralist West Region, Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
1987
Wall Street Journal Award, Wall Street Journal
N/A
av, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton, PC
1993 - 2006
Partner, McGuire Woods
1988 - 1993
Associate, Jones Day Reavis & Pogue
1987 - 1988
Associate, McKenna Connor & Cuneo
Associations
2014 - Present
Construction Section, Allegheny County Bar Association
2013 - Present
U.S. Law
2007 - Present
Order of Malta
1998 - Present
Federal Bar Association
1996 - Present
Rule Committee, Allegheny County Bar Association
1989 - Present
Pennslyvania Bar Association
Allegheny County Bar Association
2007 - 2009
Order of MaltaArea Chairman
2005 - 2011
Catholic Men's Fellowship of PittsburghCo-excutive Director
2004 - 2005
Pittsburgh North Hills YMCABoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Cahill ex rel. Cahill v. Live Nation, 866 F. Supp. 2d 503 (W.D. Pa. 2011)
Summary Judgement Granted
Acordia of W. Va., Inc. v. Scharffenberger (In re AHERF), 312 B.R. 58 (U.S. Bankr. W.D. Pa. 2004)
Judgment in favor of client
Scharffenberger v. United Creditors Alliance Corp. (In re AHERF), 292 B.R. 68 (U.S. Bankr. W.D. Pa. 2003)
Judgment in favor of client
Education
1987
Southwestern Univ SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Univ of Southern Calif
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
U.S Law Spring Conference
Update on Construction Surety Law
2014
U.S. Law Fall Conferrence
Mediating the Construction Case
2014
NBI Continuing Legal Education
Troubleshooting Real Estate Transaction Problems
2014
NBI Continuing Education, Pennsylvania
Handling Construction Defects
2014
Cape Education Pennsylvania Continuing Education
Preparing a Witness for deposition
2014
Cape Education Pennsylvania Continuing Education
Handling Insurance Claims
2014
ACBA Construction Law Section Meeting
Update on Pennsylvania Mechanics Liens
2013
U.S Law Spring Conferrence
How to Prepare a Witness for Depostion
2012
NBI Continuing Education
Construction Insurance and Disputes
2011
NBI Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education
The Mechanics of Pennsylvania Civil Procedure
2011
ACTL Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education
Trials in the Real World: How Things are Done in the Federal Court of Western Pennsylvania
2007
NBI Continuing Legal Education
Bankruptcy Law and Procedure from Start to Finish
2006
NBI Continuing Legal Education
Legal and Practical Considerations for Operating a Small Business
2005
NBI Pennslyvania Continuing Education
Counseling the Startup Business Client in Pennsylvania
2005
Lorman Education Continuing Education
Legal Ethics in Pennsylvania
2003
Cape Institute Pennsylvania Continuing Education
Resolving Insurance Claims
1998
PBI Pennsylvania Continuing Education
Recent Developments in Federal Practice
1998
FBA Pennsylvania Continuing Education
Receivership - Restraint on Legal Actions
Publications
2015
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2015
2014
2014
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2014
2013
2013
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides