
James Killeen
Partner
Suite 3200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
James provides counsel to clients for all aspects of real estate transactions including acquisitions and sales, development, leasing for both landlord and tenant, complex land title diligence and survey examination, land title curative, land use planning and zoning, and preparation of all legal instruments involving land transfer and use.
James is a licensed title...
James provides counsel to clients for all aspects of real estate transactions including acquisitions and sales, development, leasing for both landlord and tenant, complex land title diligence and survey examination, land title curative, land use planning and zoning, and preparation of all legal instruments involving land transfer and use.
James is a licensed title agent of Fidelity National Title Insurance Company and serves as title counsel and settlement agent for Brookstream Abstract, a title agency operated by Nelson Mullins. Brookstream Abstract offers clients comprehensive real estate settlement and escrow services and title policy issuance throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
In addition to commercial and residential real estate transaction services, James serves as retained counsel for local and national real estate companies and title insurance groups developing substantial experience handling real estate litigation.

agent of Fidelity National Title Insurance Company and serves as title counsel and settlement agent for Brookstream Abstract, a title agency operated by Nelson Mullins. Brookstream Abstract offers clients comprehensive real estate settlement and escrow services and title policy issuance throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
In addition to commercial and residential real estate transaction services, James serves as retained counsel for local and national real estate companies and title insurance groups developing substantial experience handling real estate litigation.
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, JD (2004)
- Duquesne University, BA, cum laude (2001)
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Industries
Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law (2026)
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®, Rising Star (2010–2011, 2013–2019)
Professional Activities
- Allegheny County Bar Association (2004-present)
- Pennsylvania Bar Association (2004-present)
James provides counsel to clients for all aspects of real estate transactions including acquisitions and sales, development, leasing for both landlord and tenant, complex land title diligence and survey examination, land title curative, land use planning and zoning, and preparation of all legal instruments involving land transfer and use.
James is a licensed title...
agent of Fidelity National Title Insurance Company and serves as title counsel and settlement agent for Brookstream Abstract, a title agency operated by Nelson Mullins. Brookstream Abstract offers clients comprehensive real estate settlement and escrow services and title policy issuance throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
In addition to commercial and residential real estate transaction services, James serves as retained counsel for local and national real estate companies and title insurance groups developing substantial experience handling real estate litigation.
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, JD (2004)
- Duquesne University, BA, cum laude (2001)
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Practice Areas
Industries
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law (2026)
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®, Rising Star (2010–2011, 2013–2019)
- Allegheny County Bar Association (2004-present)
- Pennsylvania Bar Association (2004-present)
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