Alan S. Miller, Energy Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
focused on Energy, Environmental, and Insurance
Pittsburgh, PA
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Alan S. Miller is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and Insurance. Currently practicing at Houston Harbaugh PC.
- Based in
- Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Energy · Environmental · Insurance
- Handles Energy, Environmental, and Insurance matters from Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Pittsburgh) (2025).
About Alan S. Miller: Alan S. Miller is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and Insurance. Currently practicing at Houston Harbaugh PC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Alan takes on
Alan concentrates on energy, environmental, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Energy cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Alan takes energy 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 Alan agrees to represent you.
Environmental cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Alan takes environmental 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 Alan agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Alan takes insurance 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 Alan agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Alan 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 Alan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Alan S. Miller — energy lawyer in Pittsburgh
Alan S. Miller is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and Insurance. Currently practicing at Houston Harbaugh PC.
Alan S. Miller has more than thirty-eight years of experience in complex litigation and counseling, concentrating in the areas of environmental law, insurance coverage and bad faith, and commercial litigation. He chairs the firm’s Environmental and Energy Law practice and the Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation practice.
Alan’s environmental law practice has involved counseling, litigation and alternative dispute resolution of matters involving municipal, residual, and hazardous waste permitting and compliance, contribution and cost recovery actions under CERCLA and related state statutes, claims for natural resource damages, contamination from leaking underground storage tanks, air and water pollution regulatory permitting and enforcement actions, oil and gas drilling compliance and transactions, and real estate transactions involving contaminated and recycled industrial sites.
Alan’s insurance law practice involves representing insurance companies in a wide array of coverage disputes, both before litigation and in court, arising out of commercial liability, property, medical professional and personal lines policies, including disputes over coverage for claims involving construction defects, exposure to toxic substances, product defects, major property losses, professional liability, infringement of intellectual property rights and violations of consumer protection laws.
Prior to entering private practice, Alan served as a trial attorney with the Environmental Enforcement Section, United States Department of Justice, and as an Assistant Counsel with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources. He is a frequent lecturer and author of materials for continuing legal education courses in the areas of environmental law and insurance coverage.
Working with Alan on a energy matter
Alan S. Miller has more than thirty-eight years of experience in complex litigation and counseling, concentrating in the areas of environmental law, insurance coverage and bad faith, and commercial litigation. He chairs the firm’s Environmental and Energy Law practice and the Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation practice. Alan’s environmental law practice has involved counseling,…
Clients Alan works with
Alan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for energy, environmental, and insurance matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
George Washington University
J.D. · 1982
Washington University in St. Louis
— · 1978
Jurisdictions
Alan's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania, U.S. D
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Pennsylvania, U.S. D
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Pennsylvania, U.S. D
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United States, U.S.
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Pennsylvania, Pennsy
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Alan studied at J.D. in George Washington University and — in Washington University in St. Louis.
Law school and academic background
Alan completed J.D. in George Washington University and — in Washington University in St. Louis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alan runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Alan has received 19 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Pittsburgh)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Pittsburgh)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Pittsburgh)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Pittsburgh)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Pittsburgh)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Pittsburgh)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Pittsburgh)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Pittsburgh)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Pittsburgh)
2013
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Pittsburgh)
2011
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating System
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2005 - 2018
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Pittsburgh Super Lawyers, 2005 - 2007, 2015 - 2016
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Pittsburgh) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Pittsburgh) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Pittsburgh) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Pittsburgh) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Pittsburgh) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Pittsburgh) (2020).
Locations
Alan S. Miller's office in Pittsburgh
Alan's primary office is at 401 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Alan S. Miller — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new energy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Alan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alan'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; Alan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a energy attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many energy 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 Alan
Alan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in energy practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every energy 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. Alan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Alan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many energy practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Alan S. Miller
How much does it cost to hire Alan for a energy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Alan offer a free consultation?
Alan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alan's office. Some energy attorneys offer free consults — check Alan's current terms during booking.
How long do energy cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple energy 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. Alan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Alan take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?
Alan 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 — Alan 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 Alan?
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. Alan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Alan accepting new energy clients right now?
Alan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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