Litigation and Appeals

Litigation and Appeals

What We Do

We value our clients more than their claims. Our goal is to help real people solve real-world problems. This client-centered view allows Steele Schneider to help solve problems across a wide array of practice areas. Steele Schneider attorneys are dedicated to the problem-solving process whether that problem is before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals or before your local zoning board. 

How We Can Help

We provide litigation services for clients throughout Western Pennsylvania. We assist in cases such as personal injury, real estate and development concerns, and appellate and constitutional law. 

Representative Clients/Cases

Personal Injury

Steele Schneider has assisted clients obtain recovery for a variety of injuries including:

    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • Workplace Accidents
    • Premises Liability Accidents
    • Dog Bites
    • Government Caused Injuries
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Nursing Home Injuries
    • Pedestrian Accidents
    • Slip & Fall Accidents
    • Truck Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
    • Sexual Assault Injuries
    • Negligence
    • Bus Accident Injuries

Real Estate and Development Concerns

Our lawyers have a track record of success litigating real estate and development project disputes. Let us help you with the following matters:

    • Zoning disputes
    • Easements
    • Boundary disputes
    • Contractor disputes
    • Partition Actions

Appellate and Constitutional Law

Marc Schneider has developed a strong record of appellate success. He has successfully represented client’s constitutional challenges before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Marc has also successfully argued before the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Marc is dedicated to constantly refining his legal writing and oral advocacy skills. He is pleased to offer services in the following areas:

    • Full-service appellate briefings and arguments
    • Appellate issue analysis and framing
    • Appellate brief reviews
    • General appellate consultation
    • Mock oral arguments
    • Issue-preservation in the trial court

Here are some of Marc’s successful appeals:

What type of fee agreements does Steele Schneider offer?

There are three basic types of attorney compensation arrangements–contingency fee, hourly fee, and flat fee– but there are variations of each arrangement. Under a contigency fee arrangment, Steele Schneider is only paid when you recover for your injury based on a percentage of the recovery. A traditional hourly fee engagement is an agreement between a client and a law firm, where attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants are paid by the hour for the work they perform. In a fixed fee agreement or flat fee agreement, the client pays a fixed fee for the legal representation, regardless of the time the attorneys and staff put into the case, and regardless of the outcome. There are variations to each of these types of agreements. As a small firm, we have the flexibility to customize an approach that works for you. 

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Announcement Regarding Changes to Steele Schneider

Effective January 1, 2025, Steele Schneider will transition to Education Legal Services, a firm exclusively dedicated to representing clients with education-related concerns from preschool through post-secondary education. This focus will include a strong emphasis on advocating for students with disabilities and addressing issues related to special education. Education Legal Services will be led by Jonathan Steele, Esq., who will continue serving all current Steele Schneider education clients with the same commitment to excellence.

Marc Schneider, Esq. will be joining the Pittsburgh office of Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, where he will bring his skills and expertise to a new chapter in his legal career. Marc is excited about the opportunities ahead and remains deeply committed to serving his clients with the utmost professionalism and care.

This transition was a mutual decision made by Marc and Jonathan, grounded in their shared focus on what is best for their families and the clients they serve. Both will always remember their time together at Steele Schneider with fondness and pride, grateful for the success and meaningful impact they achieved as partners.

Over the past decade, Steele Schneider has been privileged to represent many incredible clients, achieving meaningful outcomes and making a difference in the lives of families and students across our region. We sincerely thank you for trusting us with your legal needs.  

As a result of these changes, Steele Schneider/Education Legal Services will only accept new education law clients starting December 1, 2024. All current Steele Schneider clients, regardless of practice area, will continue to receive uninterrupted legal representation.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your attorney directly.

New Contact Information:
Steele Schneider/Education Legal Services
525 Beaver Street Extension, Suite 208
Mars, PA 16046  

(412) 235-7682 Phone 

Thank you for your continued trust and support during this transition.