Laura Beth Gutnick

Counsel
D: (412) 227-0274 O: (412) 281-5423
M: (412) 720-8017 F: (412) 281-8264
E: lgutnick@smgglaw.com
Laura Beth Gutnick

Laura Beth Gutnick is Counsel with Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky, concentrating her practice in the areas of criminal law, estates and trusts, corporate investigations, intellectual property, entertainment, business and civil litigation. She practices regularly in both state and federal courts throughout western Pennsylvania.

Laura was an Assistant District Attorney for Allegheny County from 1998-2003 and has a background in Russian law and culture. She studied at Kuban State University in Krasnodar, Russia, and Moscow State University School of Law before completing her Juris Doctor degree at Duquesne University.

Professional Affiliations

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Allegheny County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Allegheny County Bar Foundation, Fellow

Community Activities

  • Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, President of Board of Trustees
  • Board of Directors of Penguin Court, Inc.
  • Westmoreland Museum of American Art, former member of Board of Trustees
  • Westmoreland County Historical Society, former member of Board of Directors
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, former Big Sister

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  • J.D., Duquesne University
  • B.A. College of Wooster
  • Moscow State University of Law
  • Kuban State University

Admissions

  • Pennsylvania

Recognition & Awards

  • The Best Lawyers in America® – Criminal Defense: General Practice,  Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Trusts and Estates (2019 – 2026)
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