Practice Areas
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, University of Pittsburgh School of Law (2000)
- Order of the Coif
- Managing Editor, Journal of Law and Commerce (1999-2000)
B.A., Business Administration, University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown (1994)
Admissions
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Sharon Menchyk focuses her practice on business and corporate matters, real estate law and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, she works from the firm’s Southpointe office.
Sharon’s nearly 20 years of experience includes drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements; preparation and review of titles, leases and mechanic’s liens; and representation on a wide range of matters from shareholder/member agreements and foreclosures to torts and employment matters. She has represented clients in state and federal courts and in alternative dispute resolution forums.
Additionally, Sharon has worked with developers, contractors and subcontractors on construction law and related business matters. She has represented clients on claims involving construction of commercial buildings, power plants, churches and residential buildings. With her experience in commercial law, Sharon has also advised contractors and developers with reorganization and refinancing matters.
Sharon is the author of Pennsylvania Secured Transactions Under Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code: Forms and Practice Manual, which is updated annually. Additionally, she serves as Founder and President of the Women’s Marketing and Education Network, Inc., an organization that provides professional women with networking and business development opportunities.
Professional Highlights
News
- August 15, 2019
Presentations & Events
- Presentation: Hotel Real Estate Taxes and the COVID-19 Pandemic by James McCune and Sharon MenchykWebinar, July 23, 2020
Articles & Alerts
- Commercial & Industrial Tax Assessment Appeals e-Alert, March 19, 2021
- American Rescue Plan Act e-Alert, March 19, 2021
- Labor and Employment e-Alert, March 12, 2021
- March 27, 2020
Blog Posts
Professional Affiliations
- American Subcontractors Association of Western Pennsylvania
- Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Pennsylvania
- Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
- Butler County Bar Association
- Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce
- Society of American Military Engineers
Community/Civic Activities
- Women’s Marketing and Education Network, Inc. (Founder and President)