Richardo K. Brown-Whitt

Richardo K. Brown-Whitt is a business and contracts attorney who focuses on transactional and corporate law. His practice involves advising businesses, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals on contracts, corporate matters, and legal strategies that support sustainable growth. He helps clients develop strong legal frameworks for their operations while addressing issues related to business structure, agreements, and compliance. Through thoughtful legal guidance, he works to help clients manage risks and build stable foundations for their ventures.

Mr. Brown-Whitt earned his B.A. (Cum Laude) in Political Science and English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating with departmental honors in both fields. He later received his J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law, where he was awarded the Dean’s Scholarship. During law school, he participated in the Litigation Clinic and Trial Practice Lab and worked as a research assistant contributing to scholarship on legal education and cognitive bias in the law.

Early in his legal career, Mr. Brown-Whitt worked on civil rights and constitutional matters as a Martin Luther King Jr. Legal Fellow with the Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project. In this role, he participated in litigation addressing important public interest issues. He later served as an Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Pittsburgh, where he advised government departments on procurement matters, negotiated contracts, and drafted public service agreements that supported municipal operations and compliance requirements.

Richardo K. Brown-Whitt is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania as well as several federal courts, including the United States District Courts and Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Pennsylvania. His legal work focuses on helping businesses and creative professionals navigate complex legal matters with clear strategies and reliable counsel. Through his practice, he continues to assist clients in building effective legal structures for long-term success.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, BrownWhitt Law
• Research Assistant, Professor Brenda Gibson
• Legal Fellow, Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project
• Legal Intern, Forsyth County Public Defender
• Assistant City Solicitor, City of Pittsburgh
• Member, Allegheny County Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• Wake Forest University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pittsburgh
  B.S. in Political Science and English Writing

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