Former Judge Andrew F. Szefi Joins Knox Law's ADR Practice

Hon. Andrew F. Szefi (ret.) has joined Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C.’s Pittsburgh office. He focuses his practice on alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and early neutral evaluation in both federal and state courts.

Judge Szefi brings a fresh and current perspective to the dispute resolution process, having served as a judge in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County from July 2022 through December 2023. He conciliated hundreds of civil cases and presided over jury and non-jury trials. Prior to his time on the bench, he served as Allegheny County Solicitor for 10 years, acting as the County's Chief Legal Officer and Director of the Legal Department. He started his legal career in private practice in Pittsburgh, focusing on litigation and governmental practice matters, as well as land use and real estate.

Judge Szefi, who resides in Pittsburgh, joins a team of 40 attorneys that has provided practical solutions to businesses, families, public entities, and nonprofit organizations for over 65 years.

For more information, please contact Sarah Holland.