Sherrard, German, and Kelly, P.C.
Samuel J. Toney


Samuel J. Toney
28th Floor, Two PNC Plaza
620 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

sjt@sgkpc.com
Phone: 412-258-6747
Fax: 412-261-6221

Mr. Toney is a member of the firm’s Insurance Coverage Services and Corporate Services Groups.  Mr. Toney represents insurance carriers in various insurance coverage matters, primarily involving policies issued to directors and officers, fiduciaries and various professionals.

In his practice, Mr. Toney provides various services, including analyzing coverage issues, monitoring underlying litigation and working with the firm's litigation department in coverage litigation.  Mr. Toney also represents clients in various corporate, business, tax and real estate matters.

While in law school, Mr. Toney participated in the Securities Arbitration Practicum, assisting clients with investment and securities issues. As an undergraduate and during law school, Mr. Toney served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Toney was an attorney at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC.  Mr. Toney was an attorney with Klett Rooney Lieber & Schorling when it merged with Buchanan in 2006.

Areas of Law/Focus

  • Insurance Coverage
  • Corporate Services
  • Tax

Education

  • J.D., Duquesne University, 2004
    Cum Laude; Managing Editor, Law Review; Thomas J. and Rose Brennan McManus Memorial Scholarship
  • B.A., Accounting, Washington and Jefferson College, 2001
    Magna Cum Laude

Affiliations

  • Member, Allegheny County Bar Association
  • Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Bar Admissions

  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2004
  • Pennsylvania Supreme Court, 2004
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 2004

Publications

  • Rescuing the Commerce Clause: Why the Federal Government May Not Constitutionally Regulate the Possession of Firearms, 42, Duquesne Law Review 865, 2004