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Practice
Engaged in general, civil litigation with an
emphasis in municipal law and commercial litigation.
Professional Background
Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania in
1979. Also admitted to practice before the United States
Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Western
District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Court of Appeals for
the Third Circuit.
Professional/Civic Activities
Member: American Trial Lawyers
Association
Member:
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
Member:
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member:
Allegheny County Bar Association
Education
Brown University (B.A., 1976)
University of
Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1979)
Up
Close and Personal
Harlan began his legal career
as a trial lawyer working for the Allegheny County Public
Defender’s Office. In 1981 he founded the firm of Stone & Stone
where he practiced for more than 25 years along with his
brother, Andrew, and father, Robert.
Harlan’s interest in law and politics is reflected in his choice
of municipal law as the area for concentrating his practice.
Harlan serves as a municipal solicitor and remains active in
local politics himself. A long time resident of the City of
Pittsburgh, Harlan was recently an endorsed candidate for
Pittsburgh City Council. Harlan believes that politics,
especially on the local level, is a form of public service and
that providing legal advice to government bodies is a great way
to give back to the community. He notes that practicing in an
area where law and politics converge can be extremely exciting,
and observes that helping local governments conduct the public’s
business is a privilege which few lawyers are fortunate enough
to experience. Being a municipal solicitor takes special skills,
and it helps to understand what a municipal official experiences
in order to effectively provide legal assistance, according to
Harlan. In addition to representing local governments, Harlan’s
practice includes commercial litigation and counseling clients
in real estate and related business transactions.
Harlan is married to Laura Stone, an attorney and educator, and
he is the father of two children, Charlotte and Alec. When he is
not in court, attending municipal meetings, or spending time
with his family, Harlan enjoys distance running. He completed
the Pittsburgh Marathon in 1986, and has been a running
enthusiast ever since.
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