Sean R. Keegan, Employment Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
focused on Employment and Litigation
Pittsburgh, PA
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Sean R. Keegan is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
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- Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA
- Experience
- attorney
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- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
About Sean R. Keegan: Sean R. Keegan is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Sean R. Keegan
Sean concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sean handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sean takes employment 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 Sean agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sean takes litigation 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 Sean agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Sean R. Keegan — Attorney of Pennsylvania employment experience
Sean R. Keegan is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Area of Emphasis
Sean Keegan is senior counsel in the Litigation and Employment and Labor groups of Babst Calland. Mr. Keegan has a broad range of litigation experience in several practice areas including commercial, labor and employment, energy, and maritime. He has experience defending shareholder dispute claims, oil and gas lease disputes, insurance claims, and premises liability claims. Mr. Keegan has represented clients in both state and federal courts throughout the United States.
Background
Mr. Keegan received his B.A. in History and a Certificate in Adolescent Education from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 2009. In 2013, he received his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where he graduated cum laude. While in law school, Mr. Keegan served as an Executive Editor of the Journal of Law and Commerce and received a CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Evidence. He also served as a law clerk for both the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development and the New York State Office of the Attorney General.
Memberships and Affiliations
Mr. Keegan is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar associations. Mr. Keegan has received a Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch recognition from BL Rankings for Commercial Litigation since 2021 and for Litigation – Labor and Employment since 2022.
How Sean handles employment matters
Area of Emphasis Sean Keegan is senior counsel in the Litigation and Employment and Labor groups of Babst Calland. Mr. Keegan has a broad range of litigation experience in several practice areas including commercial, labor and employment, energy, and maritime. He has experience defending shareholder dispute claims, oil and gas lease disputes, insurance claims, and premises liability claims. Mr.…
Who Sean represents
Sean reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Sean R. Keegan's legal education and bar admissions
University of Pittsburgh
J.D. · 2013
State University of New York at Geneseo
B.A. · 2009
Jurisdictions
Sean's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania, Pennsy
ACTIVE
Sean studied at J.D. in University of Pittsburgh and B.A. in State University of New York at Geneseo.
Law school and academic background
Sean completed J.D. in University of Pittsburgh and B.A. in State University of New York at Geneseo. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sean runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Sean R. Keegan
Sean has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2025 for work in:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2021
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2025 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2025 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2025 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2024 (2026).
Locations
Sean R. Keegan's office in Pittsburgh
Sean's primary office is at 603 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Sean R. Keegan
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Sean R. Keegan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sean usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sean charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sean'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; Sean will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Sean
Sean discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Sean confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sean's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Sean R. Keegan
How much does it cost to hire Sean for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sean walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sean offer a free consultation?
Sean charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sean's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Sean's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple employment 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. Sean gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sean take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?
Sean 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 — Sean 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 Sean?
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. Sean will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sean accepting new employment clients right now?
Sean's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
Sean handles employment matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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