Michael Pest
Associate
Overview
Michael Pest practices in the area of commercial litigation. He represents businesses in a broad range of matters, including contractual disputes, shareholder litigation, and actions arising under the full range of statutes regulating the consumer finance industry. Michael has experience in numerous state and federal trial and appellate courts and before the American Arbitration Association.
Prior to joining Eckert Seamans, Michael served as a law clerk to the Honorable Dan Pellegrini, President Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.
Professional Affiliations
- Allegheny County Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Reading is FUNdamental Pittsburgh, elementary school reading mentor
News and Insights
Publications
- “INSIGHT: Third Circuit Continues to Rein in Runaway TCPA Claims,” co-author, Bloomberg Law, July 3, 2018.
- “The Battle over Sunrise Rock: Examining the Constitutionality of Government Land Transfers to Private Entities,” University of Pittsburgh Journal of Law and Commerce, 2011.
Legal Updates
State Admissions:
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Court Admissions:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Education:
J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 2011; Notes and Comments Editor, Journal of Law and Commerce
B.A., Northwestern University, 2006