Mr. Titus has handled a broad range of litigation in trial and appellate courts, especially complex business matters. This includes shareholder disputes, securities issues, contract disputes, governmental regulation and antitrust litigation. He represents governmental entities as well as public and private institutions.
Areas of Experience
Complex Business Litigation
Mr. Titus has regularly tried cases involving complex business disputes since 1970. His trial work has resulted in his election to the American College of Trial Lawyers. His clients have included Fortune 100 companies, national and regional accounting firms, law firms, and directors, officers and partners of such organizations.
Appellate Practice
Mr. Titus has participated in appeals in countless cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and its Superior and Commonwealth Courts. He has argued more than 100 appeals during his career.
Governmental and Public Litigation
Mr. Titus has tried cases involving the authority of public bodies and agencies, the balance of power between branches of the government and the interpretation of constitutional and legislative provisions controlling public bodies. He has represented judicial agencies, various courts, members of the judiciary, local governmental bodies, and elected and appointed officials.
Additional Background
Pennsylvania Supreme Court: Judicial Council of Pennsylvania (2000-2004); Civil Procedural Rules Committee (1995-2001); Disciplinary Hearing Committee Member (One term); Chairman (One term). Senatorial Appointment: U.S. Attorney Nominating Commission (1982): U.S. District Court Nominating Committee (Chair, 1991-1994); Board of Judges of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: appointed Chair of the Merit Selection Panel.
Community Activities
· St. Bonaventure University Arts Council, Member
· St. Bonaventure University, Executive Committee (Chair of Academic Affairs Committee), 1989-1994
· Pittsburgh-area community and charitable organizations, Director/Member
· St. Bonaventure University, Board of Trustees,1988-1998
Clerkships
Honorable Luther M. Swygert, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
Professional Affiliations
· American Judicature Society, Director, 1985-Pres
· American Judicature Society, Membership Committee, Chair, 2008-Pres
· American Judicature Society, Executive Committee, Member, 1988-1997
· American Judicature Society, Chair of the Board, 1993-1995
· American Bar Association, Antitrust Section, Litigation Section, Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities, Member (House of Delegates), 1995-2000
· Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
· Allegheny County Bar Association, Treasurer, 1977-1979
· Allegheny County Bar Association, Public Service Committee, Chair, 1972-1977
· Allegheny County Bar Association, Antitrust and Class Action Committee, Chair, 1983-1984
· American Bar Foundation, Fellow
· Pennsylvania Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
· Allegheny Bar Foundation, Charter Fellow
· American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
· American Inns of Court Pittsburgh Chapter, Founding Member, Master
Other Distinctions
· Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell®
· Named "Pittsburgh Lawyer of the Year for Appellate Practice" by The Best Lawyers in America, 2012
· Listed in The Best Lawyers in America for appellate litigation, commercial litigation, and "Bet-the-Company" litigation, 2007-2012
· Noted as a "Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" for appellate, 2011-2012
· Noted as a "Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" and one of the top 50 Pittsburgh lawyers for business litigation, 2004-2010
· Recipient of the Allegheny County Bar Association's Professionalism Award-2007
News
05/18/2012, Super Lawyers Recognizes Many Schnader Attorneys in 2012
04/10/2012, Schnader Successful in Upholding December 2010 Decision for Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
01/23/2012, Schnader's Paul Titus Interviewed by CBS Pittsburgh
11/21/2011, Schnader's Letwin and Titus Mentioned in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
11/10/2011, Schnader Successfully Represents the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board in an Appeal of their Decision to Revoke the Foxwoods Gaming License
10/11/2011, Three Schnader Attorneys Named 2012 "Lawyers of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in America
10/04/2011, Schnader Attorneys Noted in Law360 Article for Firm Client UPMC
09/19/2011, Sixty-Eight Schnader Attorneys Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell®
09/01/2011, Thirty Schnader Attorneys Recognized as "The Best Lawyers in America" for 2012
07/21/2011, Schnader Honors H. Lee Schwartzberg and Paul Titus with Harrison Awards
05/27/2011, Super Lawyers Recognizes Many Schnader Attorneys in 2011
09/09/2010, Schnader Participates in Successful Defense of a Lower Court Decision Striking Down Hazelton, PA Immigration Ordinances
08/04/2010, Thirty-Two Schnader Attorneys Recognized as "Best Lawyers in America" for 2011
06/29/2010, Schnader Lawyers Win Before the Third Circuit in Case Involving Judicial Pay Raises in Pennsylvania
01/01/2010, Super Lawyers Recognizes Many Schnader Attorneys in 2010
11/10/2009, Four Schnader Attorneys Recognized for Bet-the-Company Litigation by Best Lawyers in America 2010
10/29/2009, Schnader Has a Leading Role in Defending a Medical Center Against Antitrust Claims
07/13/2009, Paul Titus Comments on the Selection of New U.S. Attorneys for Pennsylvania
05/27/2009, Many Schnader Attorneys Honored as 2009 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
12/19/2008, Schnader's Paul Titus Comments on the Retirement of Judge Lawrence W. Kaplan
10/21/2008, Eight from Schnader Are Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers
09/29/2008, Twenty-Eight from Schnader in Best Lawyers in America 2009
11/26/2007, Schnader Well-Represented in Bar Association of the Third Federal Circuit
09/18/2007, Many Schnader Attorneys are 2007 Super Lawyers, 2008 Best Lawyers
09/18/2007, Twenty-Four from Schnader in Best Lawyers in America 2008
07/23/2007, Schnader Attorneys Successful for Pittsburgh Gaming Client Before Pa. Supreme Court
05/30/2007, Schnader Scores Big for Gaming Client in Pittsburgh
05/09/2007, Schnader Attorneys Involved with New Third Circuit Appellate Practice Manual
04/08/2007, Titus Noted in Oak Hill Residents' Victory
09/05/2006, Twenty from Schnader in Best Lawyers in America 2007
07/20/2006, Thirty-Five Schnader Attorneys Are 2006 Super Lawyers
06/19/2006, Schnader Lawyers Fight Abuse of Legal Process
06/12/2006, Titus Comments on Dismissal of Lawsuits
05/31/2006, Thirty-Three Schnader Attorneys Honored as 'Pennsylvania Super Lawyers'
03/14/2006, Titus Comments on School Board Case
12/25/2005, Titus Fetes Credentials of Jurist
07/07/2005, Schnader Attorneys Feted as Super Lawyers
06/01/2004, Schnader Lawyers Noted as 'Pennsylvania Super Lawyers' in 19 Categories
Events
12/16/2008, Paul Titus Welcomes Students to Schnader's Pittsburgh Office and Conducts Mock Trial Program
Publications
ARTICLES
09/01/2009, "Chief Justice Ralph J. Cappy's Death Penalty Dissents: The Importance of Statutory Authority and Procedural Protections"
BOOKS
08/01/2010, Third Circuit Appellate Practice Manual (Second Edition)
NEWSLETTERS
01/08/2008, Government and Regulatory Affairs
04/01/2007, Schnader Appeals
Speaking Engagements
09/18/2008, Solano and Titus Participate in Pennsylvania Bar Association Appellate Seminar