Michael A. Melodini

Michael Melodini is an Associate in Houston Harbaugh’s Oil and Gas practice and brings a strong background in civil litigation, with experience handling complex disputes involving real estate, construction, and commercial matters across Western Pennsylvania. With a practice grounded in both litigation and advisory work, Grant offers clients thoughtful legal guidance.

Before joining Houston Harbaugh, Michael served as lead counsel, and handled all phases of litigation, from pleadings and discovery through depositions, dispositive motions, and trial. His courtroom experience includes first-chair bench trials and arguing motions for summary judgment, preliminary objections, and emergency injunctive relief. Notably, Michael successfully obtained dismissal of a civil action under Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 233.1, which was affirmed on appeal by the Superior Court.

Michael’s practice has focused heavily on real estate and construction litigation, including disputes under the Pennsylvania Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law, the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, and the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. He has also represented clients in administrative appeals before the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and handled a range of commercial and business disputes, including contract and fiduciary matters.