John E. Hosa

Associate

John focuses his practice on energy contracts and oil and gas title examination. He conducts due diligence and drafts a variety of documents, including contracts, mineral leases, joint operating agreements, division order title opinions, and other transactional documents for clients.

Before joining Steptoe & Johnson, John assisted clients with matters spanning civil and commercial litigation, zoning and land use, property tax assessment appeals, municipal and school law, and real estate transactions.

Clerkships

Law Clerk to Judge Valarie S. Costanzo (Washington County Court of Common Pleas)
Law Clerk to Judge John J. Trucilla (Erie County Court of Common Pleas)

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Licensed In

Pennsylvania

Education

J.D. University of Pittsburgh School of Law

B.A. Point Park University

Achievements

Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars^® list, Schools & Education, Pennsylvania (2024-2026)
CALI Award in Criminal Procedure (Fall 2015)

Memberships

Member, Real Property Section, Allegheny County Bar Association (March 2020-Present)
Grader, The Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners (December 2022-October 2025)
Article Contributor, The Legal Intelligencer (May 2024-Present)

Publications

“New Bill Would Require Approval Through Voter Referendum for Warehouse and Distribution Center Developments,” The Legal Intelligencer (July 8, 2025)
“The Wholesale Real Estate Transaction Transparency and Protection Act Takes Effect on January 4: What You Need to Know,” The Legal Intelligencer (December 26, 2024)
“The Commonwealth Court Remands Injection Well Case to the Plum Borough Zoning Hearing Board,” The Legal Intelligencer (July 3, 2024)

Licensed In

Pennsylvania

Education

J.D. University of Pittsburgh School of Law

B.A. Point Park University

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