Harlan S. Stone, Environmental Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Over 47 years of legal practice · focused on Environmental and Government · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Of Counsel
Pittsburgh, PA
Practicing environmental in Pittsburgh since 1979.
- 47+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Harlan S. Stone is an of counsel based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Environmental and Government. Harlan has over 47 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Experience
- over 47 years
- Known for
- Environmental · Government
- Handles Environmental and Government matters from Pittsburgh, PA.
- Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Harlan S. Stone: Harlan S. Stone is an of counsel based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Environmental and Government. Harlan has over 47 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Harlan S. Stone
Harlan concentrates on environmental and government. Each area below outlines the kind of case Harlan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Harlan takes environmental matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Harlan agrees to represent you.
Government cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Harlan takes government matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Harlan agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Harlan S. Stone — Over 47 years of Pennsylvania environmental experience
Harlan S. Stone is an of counsel based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Environmental and Government. Harlan has over 47 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Area of Emphasis
Harley Stone is of counsel in Babst Calland’s Public Sector and Energy and Natural Resources groups. He provides a wide range of services to municipal governments, authorities, and private developers, with an emphasis on municipal permitting, planning, land use, and zoning. A seasoned trial lawyer, Mr. Stone has many years of experience as a litigator in the areas of municipal law, employment law, eminent domain, and tax assessment appeals. Mr. Stone has represented public sector clients in eminent domain matters for municipal sewer, public park, and walking trail projects. He has also represented commercial business owners in connection with PennDOT condemnation proceedings and residential property owners in connection with natural gas pipeline condemnations. Mr. Stone has appeared regularly before the Allegheny County Board of Viewers, the City of Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment, the City of Pittsburgh Planning Commission, and a variety of local government bodies. He has served as solicitor for two water and sewer authorities for over forty years and currently serves as solicitor for numerous municipalities, authorities, and zoning hearing boards in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties.
Background
Mr. Stone earned his B.A., with honors, from Brown University in 1976. He received his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1979, where he was a member of the University of Pittsburgh Law Review.
Memberships and Affiliations
Mr. Stone is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Supreme Court of the United States, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Allegheny County & Western Pennsylvania Association of Township Commissioners (AC&WPTAC), Association of Municipal and School Solicitors, and the Local Government Academy. Mr. Stone is a past president of the Rodef Shalom Congregation, the oldest and largest reform Jewish congregation in southwest Pennsylvania.
Mr. Stone was listed in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Municipal Law. He has been rated by Martindale-Hubbell as AV Preeminent, Peer Rated for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence since 2009.
Working with Harlan on a environmental matter
Area of Emphasis Harley Stone is of counsel in Babst Calland’s Public Sector and Energy and Natural Resources groups. He provides a wide range of services to municipal governments, authorities, and private developers, with an emphasis on municipal permitting, planning, land use, and zoning. A seasoned trial lawyer, Mr. Stone has many years of experience as a litigator in the areas of municipal…
Who Harlan represents
Harlan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental and government matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Harlan S. Stone's legal education and bar admissions
University of Pittsburgh School of Law J.D. 1979
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Brown University
B.A. · 1976
Jurisdictions
Harlan's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania Supreme
1979 · ACTIVE
Harlan studied at — in University of Pittsburgh School of Law J.D. 1979 and B.A. in Brown University.
Law school and academic background
Harlan completed — in University of Pittsburgh School of Law J.D. 1979 and B.A. in Brown University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Harlan runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Harlan S. Stone
Harlan has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Harlan's professional memberships and bar associations
Allegheny County Bar Association, Allegheny County & Western Pennsylvania Association of Township Commissioners (AC&WPTAC), Association of Municipal and School Solicitors, and the Local Government Academy
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Locations
Harlan S. Stone's office in Pittsburgh
Harlan's primary office is at Two Gateway Center, 603 Stanwix Street, 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Harlan S. Stone — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Harlan. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing environmental attorneys in Pittsburgh.
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How to hire Harlan S. Stone — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Harlan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Harlan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Harlan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Harlan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Harlan
Harlan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Harlan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Harlan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Harlan S. Stone
How much does it cost to hire Harlan for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Harlan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Harlan offer a free consultation?
Harlan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Harlan's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Harlan's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Harlan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Harlan take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?
Harlan is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Harlan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Harlan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Harlan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Harlan accepting new environmental clients right now?
Harlan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Environmental attorneys serving Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
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