Michael J. Pawk

Michael J. Pawk is a lawyer in Butler, Pennsylvania, with Lutz Pawk & Black, representing clients in litigation and related legal matters. Pawk focuses on commercial litigation, construction law, oil and gas law, personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal litigation. His practice serves individuals and businesses that need practical guidance in disputes, claims, and courtroom matters. Clients rely on his experience when legal problems require careful preparation and steady advocacy.

Pawk earned a B.A. in Economics from Colgate University in 1985 after graduating from Knoch High School in Butler County. He received his Juris Doctor from the Dickinson School of Law in 1988. His education in economics and law supports his ability to evaluate business issues, analyze disputes, and explain legal risks clearly and practically to clients facing complex decisions.

Pawk served as an Assistant District Attorney for Allegheny County from 1989 to 1991 before entering private practice in Butler County. His experience includes civil and criminal litigation, commercial disputes, construction matters, oil and gas issues, personal injury claims, and medical malpractice cases. He is admitted before all Pennsylvania state courts and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Michael J. Pawk has been active in the legal and Butler County communities through membership in the American, Pennsylvania, Allegheny, and Butler County Bar Associations. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Butler Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and the Endowment for Butler County. His practice combines local knowledge, courtroom experience, and practical judgment to help clients address serious legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Lutz Pawk & Black, Attorneys at Law
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Butler County Bar Association
• Member, Allegheny County Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Butler Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• Dickinson School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Colgate University
  B.A. in Economics

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