Pittsburgh Civil Litigation Attorneys
Targeted court proceedings for declaratory, injunctive, and court ordered relief
At Lebovitz & Lebovitz, P.A., we represent clients in focused
civil court proceedings requiring judicial determination,
declaratory relief, or enforceable court orders
where administrative remedies are unavailable or inadequate.
With more than 90 years of continuous service, our firm brings disciplined
litigation strategy and practical courtroom judgment to matters where a clear legal finding
or immediate relief is required.
While our civil litigation practice is centered in Pennsylvania courts,
we regularly advise clients on estate, inheritance,
and real estate matters involving out of state property or
multi jurisdictional considerations, including coordination with counsel in other states.
If you have been told a court order, injunction, or declaratory judgment may be required,
we can assess jurisdiction, procedure, and next steps.
We regularly advise clients before filing to determine whether a petition,
negotiated resolution, or alternative path is more appropriate.
Civil Litigation Services
We represent individuals, families, and
businesses in civil proceedings where litigation is necessary
to protect rights, clarify legal status, or obtain court directed relief.
Our approach is evidence focused and procedure driven, with emphasis on
outcomes that can be enforced and relied upon.
These matters often involve declaratory judgment actions,
special petitions, record clarification proceedings,
and disputes involving property, inheritance,
or contracts when negotiation or administrative remedies are insufficient.
- Declaratory judgment actions and targeted civil petitions seeking judicial findings
- Court directed relief where administrative remedies are unavailable or inadequate
- Identity, lineage, and record clarification matters requiring accurate legal documentation
- Injunctive and equitable relief, including return of wrongfully withheld personal property
- Property, inheritance, and contract disputes requiring judicial enforcement
Estate and Inheritance Disputes
Disputes involving wills, estates, and
inherited assets frequently arise when family expectations
conflict with outdated documents, informal arrangements, or disputed fiduciary conduct.
These matters may proceed in civil court or Orphans’ Court
and require careful attention to procedure, evidentiary standards, and enforceable relief.
We represent clients in estate related civil litigation matters, including:
- Will contests involving allegations of undue influence or lack of capacity
- Inheritance and heir disputes involving competing claims to estate assets
- Accounting and fiduciary disputes, including objections to executor conduct
- Court supervised trust and estate matters arising from prior court orders
Where appropriate, we advise clients on resolution strategies short of trial,
while remaining fully prepared to litigate contested matters when judicial
intervention is required.
Selected Civil Litigation Matters
- Will Contest Involving Allegations of Undue Influence, Washington County
Representation in a contested estate proceeding challenging testamentary capacity
and execution formalities. - Estate Accounting Proceedings, Allegheny County
Defense of executor conduct in court supervised accounting proceedings. - Negotiated Trust Modifications Without Court Intervention
Resolution of trust administration disputes through negotiated agreement. - Vital Records Correction for Dual Citizenship
Obtained court order directing correction of Pennsylvania vital records
for foreign citizenship recognition. - Paternity Determination After Death
Established inheritance rights through DNA evidence and court adjudication. - Injunctive Relief for Return of Personal Property
Secured court ordered injunctive relief where monetary damages were inadequate.
See our Case Results page for additional examples.
Why Choose Lebovitz & Lebovitz
Our third generation firm combines deep local experience with practical courtroom judgment.
We focus on procedure, proof, and the fastest path to
a usable court order. When a record must be corrected, a legal status established,
or a dispute judicially enforced, we provide clear guidance and disciplined advocacy.
If you have been told a court order may be required, we can evaluate the records,
identify the correct procedural path, and pursue targeted relief designed to resolve
the issue efficiently and effectively.