Steve Toprani
- Pittsburgh
- stoprani@cohenseglias.com
- 412.246.3691
Steve focuses his practice on construction law and commercial litigation. He draws on his background as a former C-suite executive and prosecutor to advise organizations on risk, compliance and governance; by assisting leadership in identifying vulnerabilities, conducting internal investigations, addressing regulatory and operational gaps and developing strategies that reduce liability and strengthen resilience.
Steve’s background includes working as a chief legal officer to an industry leading mechanical construction company serving the Mid-Atlantic region. He was responsible for all in-house litigation, including all commercial, construction and administrative (DEP/EPA, EHB, OSHA) claims and represented the corporation in all mediation, arbitration and trials.
With more than twenty years’ experience handling sensitive matters, Steve is known for strategic insight, discretion and a clear, practical approach to managing organizational risk and maintaining stakeholder trust.
- Duquesne University, Kline School of Law, J.D.
- Youngstown State University, MBA
- California University of Pennsylvania, BA
- Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Supreme Court of the United States
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the District of Maryland
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan