Jacob A. Deane

Jake Deane is an attorney at Hardin Thompson, P.C., where he focuses on defending clients in general liability cases, including negligence, premises liability, and auto accidents. He is a seasoned litigator who has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts. Jake has a proven track record of securing defense verdicts at the magistrate level and winning favorable arbitration rulings for landlords and insured defendants. Beyond general liability, he has also navigated complex employment disputes before the EEOC and the National Labor Relations Board, consistently reaching favorable settlements. Before joining the firm, Jake gained valuable experience at a general practice firm specializing in insurance bad faith and business litigation. He earned his law degree from Duquesne University, where he excelled as a member of the National Trial Advocacy Team. During law school, he interned for Chief Judge Joy Flowers Conti and received prestigious honors like the Shalom Moot Court Award and the CALI Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy. Today, Jake is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and the Western District of Pennsylvania, bringing a wealth of courtroom experience and a sharp competitive edge to every case he handles.