Of Counsel
Business
LL.M. (Taxation) Villanova University School of Law
Certificate in Estate Planning, Villanova University School of Law
J.D. University of Notre Dame Law School
B.A. University of Notre Dame
Office:
Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 504-8027
Biography
At the core of Nathan Catanese’s practice is the belief that people and relationships matter, and there is no greater success for him than advising his clients through complex situations. He enjoys unpacking the details of complicated issues and devising solutions for the betterment of his clients and their goals.
Nathan focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable giving, tax-exempt organizations, and other tax and corporate matters. Armed with a deep understanding of the practical needs of business owners, Nathan assists clients in wealth succession planning and advises nonprofits and religious organizations in formation and governance matters. He frequently counsels clients in their planned charitable giving and provides assistance in the creation of private foundations.
Memberships & Awards
Professional
Ones to Watch, Best LawyersPennsylvania Super Lawyers- Rising Star Pittsburgh Legal Journal Orphans’ Court Opinions CommitteeExecutive Committee Member, American Inns of Court – Hay-Sell ChapterPennsylvania Bar AssociationAllegheny County Bar Association Florida Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association
Key Experience
Represented and counseled multiple families, couples, and individuals, including wealthy and ultra-wealthy families, in preparing wills, revocable trusts, various kinds of irrevocable trusts, financial powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and livings wills
Represented numerous executors in estate administration matters
Represented trustees in trust administration matters
Work Experience
2022 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2019-2022 Clark Hill PLC
2016-2019 Williams Coulson
2015-2016 Law Clerk to Hon. Nora Barry Fischer, U.S. District Court for the Western District of PA
2014-2015 Attorney Advisor, Federal Mine Safety & Health Review Commission
2008-2011 Legislative Assistant, U.S. House of Representatives
2019-2022 Clark Hill PLC
2016-2019 Williams Coulson
2015-2016 Law Clerk to Hon. Nora Barry Fischer, U.S. District Court for the Western District of PA
2014-2015 Attorney Advisor, Federal Mine Safety & Health Review Commission
2008-2011 Legislative Assistant, U.S. House of Representatives