Jacob A. Deane, Partner at Hardin Thompson PC, Named to the 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars List
Jacob A. Deane, Partner at Hardin Thompson PC, has been selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, a distinction recognizing attorneys who demonstrate exceptional professional achievement and earn high regard from their peers.
Mr. Deane focuses his practice on defending insured clients in general liability matters, including cases involving negligence, premises liability, and automobile liability. He has extensive experience representing clients in both state and federal courts and has successfully obtained defense verdicts and favorable arbitration outcomes for insured defendants and landlords.
In addition to his litigation work, Mr. Deane has represented clients in proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and National Labor Relations Board, achieving successful resolutions and settlements.
Mr. Deane earned his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law, where he was a member of the National Trial Advocacy Team and received honors including the CALI Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy. He is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
The Super Lawyers Rising Stars selection process is a rigorous, multi-phase evaluation that includes peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. The honor recognizes outstanding attorneys who are either 40 years old or younger or who have been in practice for 10 years or less. Only a small percentage of attorneys in each state are selected each year, underscoring the significance of this recognition.
Mr. Deane’s selection reflects his dedication to providing strategic, results-driven representation and his continued contributions to the firm’s success.
About Hardin Thompson PC
Hardin Thompson PC is a national law firm with offices in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Colorado. The firm represents clients ranging from individuals to corporations in matters involving employment law, insurance defense, commercial litigation, and professional liability. Guided by a commitment to effective, personalized legal strategies, Hardin Thompson PC continues to achieve outstanding results across its diverse practice areas.
For more information about Hardin Thompson PC and its practice areas, please visit www.hardinlaw.com.