Paul H. Titus "In Memoriam" - Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP

Obituary for Paul H. Titus

Mr. Titus handled a broad range of litigation in trial and appellate courts, especially complex business matters. This included shareholder disputes, securities issues, contract disputes, governmental regulation, and antitrust litigation. He represented governmental entities as well as public and private institutions. Mr. Titus also was a member of the Firm’s Pro Bono Committee.

Mr. Titus was a member of Schnader’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group and also the ADR Panel for the U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania.

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Community & Pro Bono

St. Bonaventure University Arts Council, Member
St. Bonaventure University, Executive Committee (Chair of Academic Affairs Committee), 1989-1994
Pittsburgh-area community and charitable organizations, Director/Member
St. Bonaventure University, Board of Trustees,1988-1998

Education

University of Notre Dame Law School, LL.B., 1960
St. Bonaventure University, B.A., 1957

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, 1963

Court Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the Seventh Circuit
U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Pennsylvania

Clerkships

Honorable Luther M. Swygert, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana

Professional Affiliations

American Judicature Society, Director, 1985-Present
American Judicature Society, Membership Committee, Chair, 2008-2014
American Judicature Society, Executive Committee, Member, 1988-1997
American Judicature Society, Chair of the Board, 1993-1995
American Bar Association, Antitrust Section, Litigation Section, Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities, Member (House of Delegates), 1995-2000
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
Allegheny County Bar Association, Treasurer, 1977-1979
Allegheny County Bar Association, Public Service Committee, Chair, 1972-1977
Allegheny County Bar Association, Antitrust and Class Action Committee, Chair, 1983-1984
American Bar Foundation, Fellow
Pennsylvania Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
Allegheny Bar Foundation, Charter Fellow
American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
American Inns of Court Pittsburgh Chapter, Founding Member, Master

Other Distinctions

Drum Major for Justice Award, presented by the Allegheny County Bar Association, 2018
Alan Jay Josel Advocacy Award, presented by the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2017
Lifetime Pro Bono Service Award, presented by the Allegheny County Bar Foundation, 2016
Named “Pittsburgh Lawyer of the Year for Appellate Practice” by The Best Lawyers in America, 2012
Recipient of the William “Stax” McCarthy Alumni of the Year Award by St. Bonaventure University, 2012
Earl G. Harrison Community Service Award, 2011
Recipient of the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Professionalism Award, 2007
Earl G. Harrison Pro Bono Award, 2003
Selected as Best Lawyers “2021 Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation-Bankruptcy for Pittsburgh
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, “Bet-The-Company” Litigation, Arbitration, and Bankruptcy Litigation, 2007-2022
Noted among “Pennsylvania Super Lawyers” for Appellate, 2011-2014, 2017-2021
Rated AV® Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell®

Representative Matters

Complex Business Litigation

Mr. Titus has regularly tried cases involving complex business disputes since 1970. His trial work has resulted in his election to the American College of Trial Lawyers. His clients have included Fortune 100 companies, national and regional accounting firms, law firms, and directors, officers and partners of such organizations.

Appellate Practice

Mr. Titus has participated in appeals in countless cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and its Superior and Commonwealth Courts. He has argued more than 100 appeals during his career.

Governmental and Public Litigation

Mr. Titus has tried cases involving the authority of public bodies and agencies, the balance of power between branches of the government and the interpretation of constitutional and legislative provisions controlling public bodies. He has represented judicial agencies, various courts, members of the judiciary, local governmental bodies, and elected and appointed officials.

Investigations

Mr. Titus has successfully represented witnesses and targets of a statewide investigation of the failure to report and respond to child abuse by religious organizations. He also represented clergy members and others on various matters within the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Additional Background

Pennsylvania Supreme Court: Judicial Council of Pennsylvania (2000-2004); Civil Procedural Rules Committee (1995-2001); Disciplinary Hearing Committee Member (One term); Chairman (One term). Senatorial Appointment: U.S. Attorney Nominating Commission (1982): U.S. District Court Nominating Committee (Chair, 1991-1994); Board of Judges of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: appointed Chair of the Merit Selection Pane

Paul H. Titus “In Memoriam”

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