Alan S. Miller

Alan S. Miller: Experienced Environmental and Insurance Litigator in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Alan S. Miller is a distinguished attorney with over thirty-eight years of experience dedicated to complex litigation and counseling, particularly in the areas of environmental law, insurance coverage, and bad faith. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Alan's professional expertise spans from municipal, residual, and hazardous waste permitting and compliance to intricate claims involving CERCLA and related state statutes. His commitment extends beyond traditional legal practice as he provides counsel, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution for matters concerning natural resource damages, contamination from leaking underground storage tanks, air and water pollution regulatory actions, oil and gas drilling compliance, and real estate transactions involving contaminated sites.

Practice Areas

• Environmental Law
• Litigation - Environmental
• Insurance Law
• Litigation - Insurance

Alan S. Miller has a comprehensive background that includes prior service with the United States Department of Justice and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, equipping him with unparalleled expertise in both public and private sectors. He is an esteemed lecturer and author within the legal community, regularly contributing to continuing education courses focused on environmental law and insurance coverage.

Education & Credentials

• B.A., George Washington University
• J.D., Washington University in St. Louis
• Bar Admissions: United States, Pennsylvania

In recognition of his distinguished contributions to the legal profession, Alan S. Miller has received prestigious accolades including Lawyer of the Year designations for Energy Law (2019), Litigation - Environmental (2017), and Insurance Law (2023) in Pittsburgh. His professional journey is marked by a continuous commitment to excellence in his fields.

Firms

• Current Firm: Houston Harbaugh PC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Affiliations

• Pittsburgh Bar Association
• Pennsylvania Environmental Law Association
• Pittsburgh City Bar Association

Alan S. Miller is fluent in English and has a deep understanding of the nuances surrounding environmental law and insurance coverage, making him a trusted advisor for clients seeking comprehensive legal support.

Languages

• English

Awards & Recognitions

• Lambda Lambda Lambda (Beta Alpha Pi) Chapter - George Washington University, 2001
• Pittsburgh Super Lawyers, 2005-2018
• Top 50 Pittsburgh Super Lawyers, 2005-2007, 2015-2016
• Lawyer of the Year: Energy Law, Pittsburgh (2025), Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Environmental, Pittsburgh (2025), Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Pittsburgh (2023)
• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2003