William E. Lestitian, Lawyer at Rothman Gordon, P.C.

William E. Lestitian, Shareholder Attorney
Business Law, Corporate Law, Family Business Law, Family Business Successions, Family Corporations, Closely Held Business Law, Closely H...

Phone:412-205-5032
Address: Third Floor, Grant Building, 310 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Law Firm:	Rothman Gordon, P.C.
Lawyer:	William E. Lestitian
Phone:	412-205-5032
Fax:
Lawyer Title:	Shareholder
Practice Areas:	Business Law, Corporate Law, Family Business Law, Family Business Successions, Family Corporations, Closely Held Business Law, Closely Held Corporations, Mergers and Acquisitions, International Mergers and Acquisitions, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Contracts
Bio:	BV Distinguished \| Bill Lestitian was elected by his fellow shareholders to be Rothman Gordon’s CEO/Managing Shareholder in 2007 and was re-elected in 2010, 2013 and 2016. He is the first to hold such a post in the firm’s 62 year history. Prior to his election to this position, Bill had served on the firm’s Management Committee since 2002. Bill is also the Chair of the Corporate & Business Department of the firm. Using his experience as a Certified Public Accountant, Bill advises closely-held and family-owned businesses on capital formation, forms of business organization and related tax implications, mergers & acquisitions, employment matters, and shareholder disputes and has successfully navigated his clients through complex regulatory matters and litigation. Bill also negotiates license agreements on behalf of our technology clients. He is listed in the Best Lawyers in America® for Corporate Law and Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Bill is a native Pittsburgher who is very active in the community. He served on Allegheny County Council (representing District 12) and on Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto’s Transition Team in 2013. His contributions to the community have been recognized by numerous organizations. He has been named a Fast Tracker by the Pittsburgh Business Times and recognized as one of Western Pennsylvania’s “Forty Under Forty” by Pittsburgh Magazine and the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP). Bill was selected for inclusion
Admitted:	1990, Pennsylvania; 1990, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania; 1995, U.S. Tax Court;
College:	University of Notre Dame, Class of 1984, B.B.A.
Law School:	University of Pittsburgh, Class of 1990, J.D., cum laude
Membership:	Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. \| Bar Fellowship: Allegheny County Bar Fellowship: .
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Languages:	English

Lawyer William E. Lestitian, graduated from University of Notre Dame, Class of 1984, B.B.A. University of Pittsburgh, Class of 1990, J.D., cum laude, is now employed by Rothman Gordon, P.C. at Third Floor, Grant Building, 310 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

While being a member of Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. | Bar Fellowship: Allegheny County Bar Fellowship: ., William E. Lestitian is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing William E. Lestitian as your lawyer, you should consider whether William E. Lestitian offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if William E. Lestitian has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though William E. Lestitian's office is located at Pittsburgh, PA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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William E. Lestitian has been admitted in 1990, Pennsylvania; 1990, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania; 1995, U.S. Tax Court;. His or her practice areas include Business Law, Corporate Law, Family Business Law, Family Business Successions, Family Corporations, Closely Held Business Law, Closely Held Corporations, Mergers and Acquisitions, International Mergers and Acquisitions, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Contracts.

William E. Lestitian's college and law school education includes University of Notre Dame, Class of 1984, B.B.A., University of Pittsburgh, Class of 1990, J.D., cum laude. Other biographical background includes BV Distinguished | Bill Lestitian was elected by his fellow shareholders to be Rothman Gordon’s CEO/Managing Shareholder in 2007 and was re-elected in 2010, 2013 and 2016. He is the first to hold such a post in the firm’s 62 year history. Prior to his election to this position, Bill had served on the firm’s Management Committee since 2002. Bill is also the Chair of the Corporate & Business Department of the firm. Using his experience as a Certified Public Accountant, Bill advises closely-held and family-owned businesses on capital formation, forms of business organization and related tax implications, mergers & acquisitions, employment matters, and shareholder disputes and has successfully navigated his clients through complex regulatory matters and litigation. Bill also negotiates license agreements on behalf of our technology clients. He is listed in the Best Lawyers in America® for Corporate Law and Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Bill is a native Pittsburgher who is very active in the community. He served on Allegheny County Council (representing District 12) and on Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto’s Transition Team in 2013. His contributions to the community have been recognized by numerous organizations. He has been named a Fast Tracker by the Pittsburgh Business Times and recognized as one of Western Pennsylvania’s “Forty Under Forty” by Pittsburgh Magazine and the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP). Bill was selected for inclusion. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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