Heidi Rai Stewart, Elder Law Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
focused on Elder Law and Trusts
Pittsburgh, PA
Trusted elder law attorney serving Pittsburgh.
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Heidi Rai Stewart is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Elder Law and Trusts. Currently practicing at Houston Harbaugh PC.
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- Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA
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- Elder Law · Trusts
- Handles Elder Law and Trusts matters from Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Elder Law (Pittsburgh) (2019).
About Heidi Rai Stewart: Heidi Rai Stewart is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Elder Law and Trusts. Currently practicing at Houston Harbaugh PC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Heidi takes on
Heidi concentrates on elder law and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Heidi handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Elder Law cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Heidi takes elder law 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 Heidi agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Heidi takes trusts 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 Heidi agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Heidi Rai Stewart — elder law lawyer in Pittsburgh
Heidi Rai Stewart is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Elder Law and Trusts. Currently practicing at Houston Harbaugh PC.
A Director in Houston Harbaugh's Estates and Trusts Group, Heidi Rai Stewart assists individuals in the creation of estate plans, probate, and estate and trust administration. Her work in these areas extends to Special Needs planning and Long Term Care planning, including Elder Law. As a natural outcome of her practice, she has gained significant experience in Orphans’ Court matters such as Will contests, guardianships, and actions relating to undue influence, and breaches of fiduciary duty. Heidi also represents both individual and corporate fiduciaries, including Executors, Trustees, Guardians, Agents serving under a Powers of Attorney or Health Care Agents serving under an Advance Directive/Living Will. She also is accredited to represent clients in Veteran’s Administration proceedings.
She has earned several pro bono awards for her efforts in developing materials for Neighborhood Legal Services’s Older & Wiser series, and for her pro bono service on the Legal Advisory Board of the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force.
Heidi has spoken on estate planning, probate, advance directives, special needs planning, long-term care planning, elder law, and related topics on behalf of the Allegheny County Bar Association, the U.S. Postal Inspector’s Office, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Passavant Hospital Foundation, Quality Insights Renal Network 4 and Neighborhood Legal Services Association, with whom she presented nationally at the Equal Justice Center’s annual meeting in Austin, Texas. Heidi has also presented a course on Act 169 – Pennsylvania’s Advance Directive Statute for medical professionals through the Western PA HCQU Community Health Connections.
Working with Heidi on a elder law matter
A Director in Houston Harbaugh's Estates and Trusts Group , Heidi Rai Stewart assists individuals in the creation of estate plans, probate, and estate and trust administration. Her work in these areas extends to Special Needs planning and Long Term Care planning, including Elder Law . As a natural outcome of her practice, she has gained significant experience in Orphans’ Court matters such as…
Clients Heidi works with
Heidi reviews new inquiries case-by-case for elder law and trusts matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Duquesne University
J.D. · 1994
Carlow University
B.A.
Jurisdictions
Heidi's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania, Common
ACTIVE
Heidi studied at J.D. in Duquesne University and B.A. in Carlow University.
Law school and academic background
Heidi completed J.D. in Duquesne University and B.A. in Carlow University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Heidi runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Heidi has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Elder Law (Pittsburgh)
2019
Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating System
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pro Bono Award Winner, Pennsylvania Bar Foundation, 2011
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Jane F. Hepting Individual ProBono Award, Allegheny Bar Foundation, 2004 and 2009
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Making a Difference Award, Pittsburgh AIDS Taskforce, 2009
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Elder Law (Pittsburgh) (2019). Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating System (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Pro Bono Award Winner, Pennsylvania Bar Foundation, 2011 (2026).
Locations
Heidi Rai Stewart's office in Pittsburgh
Heidi's primary office is at 401 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Heidi Rai Stewart — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new elder law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Heidi usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Heidi charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Heidi'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; Heidi will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a elder law attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many elder law 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 Heidi
Heidi discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in elder law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every elder law 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. Heidi confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Heidi's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many elder law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Heidi Rai Stewart
How much does it cost to hire Heidi for a elder law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Heidi walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Heidi offer a free consultation?
Heidi charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Heidi's office. Some elder law attorneys offer free consults — check Heidi's current terms during booking.
How long do elder law cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple elder law 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. Heidi gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Heidi take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?
Heidi 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 — Heidi 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 Heidi?
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. Heidi will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Heidi accepting new elder law clients right now?
Heidi's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Elder Law attorneys serving Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
Heidi handles elder law matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified elder law attorneys in that community.
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