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Katelyn O'Connor, Employment Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

focused on Employment and Litigation

Pittsburgh, PA

Trusted employment attorney serving Pittsburgh.

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Katelyn O'Connor is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).

About Katelyn O'Connor: Katelyn O'Connor is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Katelyn takes on

Katelyn concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katelyn handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Katelyn takes employment 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 Katelyn agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Katelyn 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 Katelyn agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Katelyn O'Connor — employment lawyer in Pittsburgh

Katelyn O'Connor is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Katelyn O'Connor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Katelyn, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katelyn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Katelyn's approach to employment cases

Katelyn O'Connor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Katelyn, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katelyn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

The kind of cases Katelyn takes

Katelyn reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Pittsburgh

    J.D. · 2010

Katelyn studied at J.D. in University of Pittsburgh.

Law school and academic background

Katelyn completed J.D. in University of Pittsburgh. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katelyn runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Katelyn has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).

Locations

Katelyn O'Connor's office in Pittsburgh

Katelyn's primary office is at 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222

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Hiring guide

How to hire Katelyn O'Connor — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katelyn usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Katelyn charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katelyn'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; Katelyn will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Katelyn

Katelyn discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment 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. Katelyn confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Katelyn's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Katelyn O'Connor

  • How much does it cost to hire Katelyn for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katelyn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Katelyn offer a free consultation?

    Katelyn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katelyn's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Katelyn's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

    Simple employment 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. Katelyn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Katelyn take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?

    Katelyn 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 — Katelyn 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 Katelyn?

    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. Katelyn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Katelyn accepting new employment clients right now?

    Katelyn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania

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