Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick, & Gefsky

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Real estate attorney

4.0(12 Google reviews)

Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Ave Suite 2200, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, United States

Information last updated October 11, 2026

Practice Areas

Real Estate Business Law Civil Litigation

About Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick, & Gefsky

Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick, & Gefsky (SMGG) is a law firm with a century-long history of client focus and innovation, established in 1919. The firm is committed to providing comprehensive legal services, striving for efficient and effective results while protecting clients' interests. SMGG handles high-profile matters with discretion and is known for taking on challenging cases, offering creative financial arrangements, and continuously evolving its processes and technology.

The firm's attorneys possess diverse skills, with experience in areas such as complex business disputes and transactions, media, first amendment, women-owned businesses, trusts and estates, e-discovery, education, unfair trade practices, and real estate. SMGG has a history of innovation, including contributing to Pennsylvania Commercial Litigation, winning landmark cases on unfair trade practices, and pioneering charter school formation.

Built from the merger of Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Potter and Gefsky Lehman, SMGG maintains a strong tradition of serving the Pittsburgh community and has expanded its reach throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond. The firm fosters a culture of collegiality, mutual support, and mentorship, with a focus on empowering female attorneys in leadership roles. Attorneys at SMGG are also devoted to their communities, serving as leaders in various organizations.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Sanford M. Aderson — Of Counsel
Gilda M. Arroyo — Director
Krystel Becker — Associate
Vivi R. Besteman — Associate
Mohammed S. Burny — Associate
Emily M. Clites — Associate
Eric S. Davis — Counsel
Rohit K. Dharwadkar — Counsel
Lydia A. Gorba — Director
Laura Beth Gutnick — Counsel
Trevor N. Handlovitch — Senior Associate
Megan E. Harmon — Shareholder
Services listed: Adoption, Guardianship, and Family Formation, Banking and Creditors' Rights, Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, Commercial Finance Disputes, Commercial Finance and Secured Transactions, Business Services, Growth-Stage Advice, Operational Transaction Advice, Exit-Stage Advice, Women and Diverse-Owned Businesses, Construction, Construction Claims and Disputes
Founded: 1919
Fees: We offer creative financial arrangements.
Offices: Four Gateway Center Suite 2200 444 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222
6600 Brooktree Court Suite 1200 Wexford, PA 15090

Source: smgglaw.com · checked October 11, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–5 pm
Thursday: 9 am–5 pm
Friday: 9 am–5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Photos

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Details & Amenities

Highlights

Appointments recommended

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

Toilet

Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick, & Gefsky — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick, & Gefsky located?+

Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick, & Gefsky is located at Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Ave Suite 2200, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick, & Gefsky handle?+

Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick, & Gefsky handles Real Estate, Business Law, Civil Litigation. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick, & Gefsky?+

Call Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick, & Gefsky at +1 412-281-5423 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick, & Gefsky well rated?+

Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick, & Gefsky has a 4.0-star rating based on 12 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

8 reviews

Charles S· via Google
4 years ago
Chris Stone· via Google
2 years ago
Tammy Valero· via Google
2 years ago
Richard Goldberg· via Google
Good attorneys
4 years ago
John Hubball· via Google
Don't bother. Poor communication, not entirely sure they did anything they were supposed to - I don't know because they didn't follow up with me. I'd seek different counsel if I were to do it again.
a year ago
Amy Dayton· via Google
This place is HORRIBLE!!! Stay far far away. The attorneys don't care about your needs and should ALL find a different profession! What a waste of my precious time! People deserve WAY better! This joint needs shut down.
Edited 5 years ago
Jessica VanDyke· via Google
This was my first time needing a lawyer & not only did they get me a win, they made the whole process so easy. They were all very friendly & explained everything as we went so I wasn't lost during the process. Would use them again & would recommend them to anyone!
8 years ago
Dan· via Google
READ ALL OF IT Can I give less than one star or a negative rating? Negative rating of 5 billion stars?? The best part of this firm is that we learned a lesson of where not to invest. I learned my lesson and I am passing this on to you. In short, just pay for the good attorney's and well known firms. The guy at this firm for my case was classified as an "attorney". While he passed the bar exam and was heavily endorsed by Laura Gutnick as someone she truly trusts. I gave her $1,000 to have this person that she "Truly Trusted" flank me in really basic civil court case.. I could have won the case myself but paid an extra $1,000 to what I would have guessed would mean victory. Nope!!!! Gutnick gave me this guy and he lost a civil case that was almost impossible to lose. How? The criminal in the case admitted to guilty charges under oath (he was also placed on a federal watch list since it involved FAA aircraft). He neither has nor had any remorse. His father even made a verbal threat to me (just outside the courtroom prior to the case). That father made the threat to the guy who was supposed to be my attorney and in front of everyone awaiting this trial including me. It gets more interesting... The threat; "If I was there I would have slammed it over his head" I paid Gutnick just so I could ensure a win with no stress. Instead, we lost hard in a case that precedent could have won alone. My time, sweat, fee's payments, etc. were wiped out. The heavily advanced UAV, added optic and navigation tech, energy packs, etc were well North $7,000. The loss of business is impossible to calculate. I will save you time and money with this advice. Go with the big firms (Eckert Seamans, Kirkpatrick.Reed Smith, etc). I paid Gutnick $1,000 for a simple civil case that was LOST despite admission of guilt of the perpetrator, legal precedent, etc. After we lost the case, her assigned "attorney" shook hands with everyone on the side that I was paying him to go after. The judge clea
3 years ago

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