Adam S. Ennis

Member

Biography

Adam Ennis is a seasoned commercial litigator. Adam is regularly called upon to handle high-stakes contract disputes and other complex litigation arising in a business context. He has represented clients in numerous industries, including in oil and gas, construction, real estate, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, financial services, health care, and technology. In addition to his vast experience in federal and state court, Adam has successfully handled many commercial arbitrations. He also is a qualified arbitrator and serves on the American Arbitration Association Panel of Arbitrators. He is a member of the firm’s Energy Litigation, Construction, and Business Litigation practice groups. From 2014 through 2017, Adam was Adjunct Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he taught Trial Advocacy. He is a member of Leadership Pittsburgh XXXVI. In law school, he was Executive Editor of the Cardozo Law Review.

Representative Experience

Acted as first chair at trial involving property rights and boundary issues
Acted as first chair in trial involving insurance coverage dispute
Led successful litigation and valuation proceeding on behalf of minority shareholder who was terminated from his company
Successfully litigated several cases involving construction of oil and gas well pad, pipelines and processing facilities
Handled oil and gas lease disputes and cases involving the purchase and sale of energy assets
Handled several disputes between oil and gas operators and lessors/landowners
Represented owners, contractors, and subcontractors in construction litigation involving mechanics’ liens, prompt payment act claims, liability for delay, and business interruption
Handled professional liability cases against accountants, attorneys, and engineers
Served as part of team that represented pharmaceutical manufacturer in antitrust and related litigation

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Licensed In

New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia

Education

J.D. Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

B.S. University of Pittsburgh

Memberships

Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association
Marcellus Shale Coalition

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Speaking Engagements

“Understanding Construction Contracts and Managing Construction Disputes,” Presented to Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association (June 2019)
“CASPA Is Now a More Powerful Tool to Collect Payment, Ohio Valley Construction Employers Council‚” Under Construction Journal (May/June 2019)
“Pennsylvania Construction Contractors Gain New Tools to Collect Payments,” Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Client Alert (April 2019)
“PA Supreme Court Eliminates More Act 13 Provisions,” Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Client Alert (September 2016)
“Working in West Virginia,” Master Builders Association (2016)
“Plaintiffs Looking for Loopholes in PLIVA v. Mensing,” Law 360 Product Liability (November 21, 2011)
“Curtailing Superficial Attacks on Experts,” Law 360 Guest Column (July 27, 2010)
“Case Notes,” American Land Title Association, Title News

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