Christopher Elnicki

Attorney Christopher Elnicki is from Wexford, Pennsylvania and now resides in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Duquesne University School of Law. While a studying at Duquesne, Chris was an editor of the University's law review and was employed by Steele Schneider as a clerk. Chris is an honors graduate of Allegheny College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with a minor in English.

Chris's practice focuses on education law, where he advocates for the rights of children. His cases frequently incorporate constitutional law and special education issues. Chris also practices in the areas of school district representation and municipal law.

Chris is an avid outdoorsman and loves to ski with his friends and family in the winter months.

Areas of Practice

• Special Education Advocacy
• IDEA/504 Litigation

Bar Admissions

• Pennsylvania, 2013
• U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 2013

Honors and Awards

• Editor Law Review